Food & Drink

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The Nostalgic Pancake House in Oregon Locals Want to Keep a Secret

Founded amidst the thriving community of Beaverton, a city teeming with over 98,000 residents, Tom's Pancake House radiates with the luminescence of a culinary lighthouse. Its sun-dappled spaces have exuded a magnetism that's turned diners into devotees over its remarkable existence. Showcasing a...

BJ’s Ice Cream Parlor in Florence Has Been Going Strong for 45 Years

BJ’s Ice Cream Parlor has steadily become one of the longest standing institutions in the beach town of Florence, Oregon. Started back in 1978, Brian and Jodie Cole (where the “BJ” comes from), made a home for themselves and their family in Florence and now have two locations in town including a...

This Unassuming Shack Serves Easily Some Of The Best Clam Chowder In Oregon

If you’re anything like me, when you’re on the coast you have to eat seafood at least once. How could you not take advantage of the bounty of the ocean right there at your fingertips? Of course you have tons of choices up and down the 101, but the Old Oregon Smokehouse in Tillamook may just be at...

The Unassuming Donut Shop in Oregon That Will Win Your Heart, One Donut at a Time

Sometimes, you just crave a donut. And not just any donut, but a warm, fluffy, perfectly fried ring of dough that simply melts in your mouth, exploding with flavors and sweetness. We all know about the popular spots like Voodoo Doughnuts, but let me tell you about a hidden gem in Portland that has...

Tacos El Gordo Serves Arguably Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon

In Spanish, el gordo means "fat," and although you'll find many taquerias throughout the area with some version of "el gordo" in their name, nothing will compare to the authenticity and taste you'll get at Tacos el Gordo in McMinnville. Carnitas and asada tacos, photo by Cow Fam via Google Local...
Nachos Review: Cocina Baez of Eugene

Nachos Review: Cocina Baez of Eugene

Hello, dear readers of That Oregon Life! My name is Scott and I am a nacho enthusiast residing in lovely Eugene, Oregon. A couple years ago, I had written a few articles for That Oregon Life, but life got in the way and I took a little break from one of my other...

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