Pristine beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and sunshine reflecting on the majestic cliffs in the distance captivate my imagination for a moment. I open my eyes and realize I am not, unfortunately, in Greece like I had hoped. The mouth-watering…
Category: Eats
4th annual International Dinner next Wednesday
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…
Eat your heart out: La Casa Del Pueblo
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…
Eat your heart out: Tot Restaurant
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…
Eat your heart out: Greenleaf Restaurant
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…
Dining out in the heart of Southern Oregon: the Siskiyou’s definitive gastro-guide to Ashland
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…
ISA’s 3rd Annual International Dinner this Wednesday, tickets selling fast
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…
Larry’s takes the cake: creative confectioner crafts crazy cupcakes
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…
Local businesses adapt to changing economy
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…
New artisan bakery opens in Medford
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…