The International Student Association of Southern Oregon University will be putting on their fourth annual International Dinner next Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. Doors open at 6 p.m., appetizers at 6:30 p.m. The three course meal includes dishes from six different countries, and everything from German Apfelstrudel to [...]
As I walk into La Casa Del Pueblo, I hear a familiar and friendly voice: “Hola, mi amiga! How are you today?” Salvador de la Cruz, the manager of the family business, grabs a menu and sits me at a booth by the window. Not long after that, one of the waitresses comes by with [...]
Going out on another culinary adventure, my good friend Kenzie and I decided to try some southeast-Asian barbecue and hit up Tot Restaurant downtown. “Tot” is a play on the Vietnamese word for “good.” Although I was hesitant at first, Tot turned out to be pretty delicious. I don’t typically eat ethnic cuisine because I usually have no idea what [...]
I’ll admit it: for living in Ashland for over a year now, I’ve done a horrible job at going out to experience local cuisine. I tend to eat out only if it’s cheap or a special occasion, but Ashland offers too many options for me to really stick to that rule. That being said, my good friend Kenzie [...]
Headed out but don’t know where to eat? With all the choices in Ashland it can be hard to make up one’s mind. Here are a few options to get you started: Greenleaf Restaurant at 49 N. Main Street is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is the place to go [...]
Southern Oregon University’s International Student Association will host their 3rd annual International Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union. The dinner, set to begin at 6:30 p.m., is a three-course meal that features dishes from the Middle East, Asia and Europe. “The dinner is a place where you [...]
With the establishment of Larry’s Cakes, a revolutionary phenomenon has taken the local cupcake industry by storm: using the humble cupcake as a unique and creative art form, a showcase of the creator’s talent and ingenuity. Larry’s Cakes, located at 66 N. Pioneer St. in the heart of Ashland, offers over 50 flavors of cupcakes, [...]
Ashland’s annual Festival of Light is approaching, and along with serving as the kick off for the holiday season, it also signifies the end of the profitable tourist season and the beginning of the more difficult months for many local businesses, both old and new. Ashland is not immune to the economic hardship that the [...]
Medford is now home to Buttercloud Bakery and Café, a small artisan bakery and café that had its official grand opening Friday. Their doors are open every day of the week until 3 p.m., although that may be subject to change after the owners gain a better feel for their customers. The new establishment specializes in biscuits, pies, sticky buns and “other downright delicious baked [...]
A man stands in front of the broad windows of the Playwright, scanning the menu and the advertised events. After a few seconds he opens the door just enough to pop his head in and asks, “Are you guys open?” “For you we are,” replies Christopher Wells, the bartender, as he welcomes the man inside. [...]