Eugene Restaurants

Isaiah Martinez, semi-finalist in the Best Chef category for the James Beard Award, stands outside his restaurant. The restaurant is called "Yardy Rum Bar"

Eugene chef dedicates his Best Chef nomination to his heritage

Sajina Shrestha

The James Beard Award is one of the highest accolades for people working in the restaurant industry. This year, its list of semi-finalists for Best Chef includes a Eugene chef: Isaiah Martinez.

The Lehanes refurbished the original bar and added repurposed iron roofing to the front.

Economy & Business

Cheers, mate! A new brewery opens Thursday in South Eugene

Karen Richards

A restaurant from Down Under opens Thursday in South Eugene. It's called Drop Bear Brewery.

Restaurant Owners See Boost In Business After Lane County Resumes Indoor Dining

Melorie Begay

It’s been a week since Oregon Gov. Kate Brown lowered Lane County’s coronavirus risk level from extreme to high, putting indoor dining back on the table.…