Caspian Mediterranean Restaurant 863 East 13th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401-3706 (541) 683-7800 See this location on a map Some restaurant owners are real marketing geniuses. Not only can they cook tasty food, but they also know how to present it in an atmosphere that enhances the dining experience, whether it be a high-brow sit-down restaurant [...]

Steelhead Brewing Co. 199 East 5th Avenue Eugene, OR (541) 686-2739 Steelhead Brewing Co.’s website See this location on a map There’s a fine line between boring and reliable. Steelhead Brewing Co. toes the line admirably.

Hop Valley Brewing Co. 980 Kruse Way Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 744-3330 Hop Valley Brewing Co.’s website See this location on a map This is the kind of restaurant you would get if the Chief Operating Officer of Chili’s decided to set up a new business of his own. All the hardware and fancy control [...]

Dickie Jo’s Burgers Ste A, 201 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR (541) 636-4488 See this location on a map OK, here’s the idea. This place is sorta like a cross between an old-fashioned diner and In-N-Out Burger (from California). Sounds OK…if you like that sorta thing…and if it is executed properly. Dickie Jo’s got blasted [...]

Cornucopia Restaurant Flagship Location: 295 W 17th Ave Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 485-2300 See this location on a map Second Location: 5th & Pearl Eugene, OR See this location on a map Note: This review covers the original Cornucopia location on 17th Ave. The food at the new location on 5th is the same, but [...]

Burger Lovers 1466 W. 7th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 687-6424 See this location on a map If you regularly drive along 7th Ave, near Wells Fargo, you’ve probably noticed a new restaurant under construction for the last few months. Well, Mr. Eugenified finally took the plunge and gave it a try (after leaving the [...]

Howling Coyote BBQ Co. 3264 Gateway St Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 746-8043 See this location on a map Update Feb 13, 2010: Howling Coyote BBQ appears to be out of business. I drove by yesterday, and it looks completely shut down, and the phone number is disconnected also. If you are still desperate for great [...]