Author: Amber Cecil

Best Drag Queen

Slutashia Facebook.com/Slutashia. Karess Ann Slaughter Facebook.com/glamazonseugene. Monique La Faye Facebook.com/missmoniquelafaye. In the past few years, the drag scene in Eugene has exploded, opening the door for new performers and events to make their way on to the scene. Slutashia has quickly become a Eugene household name, hosting The Slutashia Exxxperience at Cowfish several times a…

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Best Yoga

Eugene Yoga 245 E. Broadway Street. 541-520-8771. 3575 Donald Street. 458-205-8378. Eugeneyoga.us. Everyday People Yoga 352 W. 12th Avenue. 541-513-0180. Epyogaeugene.com. Yoga West Eugene 3635 Hilyard Street. 541-357-3667. Yogawesteugene.com. Feeling stressed? Come take a load off with this years’ winner for Best Yoga Studio: Eugene Yoga. The studio aims to be accessible to everyone, opening…

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Best Bar

Blairally Vintage Arcade 245 Blair Boulevard. 541-683-1721. Izakaya Meiji 345 Van Buren Street. 541-505-8804. Izakayameiji.com. Sam Bond’s 407 Blair Boulevard. 541-431-6603. Sambonds.com. The nerds have had their revenge, as this year’s winner for Best Bar is none other than Blairally Vintage Arcade, a pinball hall and bar located in the heart of the Whiteaker. Known for…

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Best BBQ

Papa’s Soul Food (The Memory) Bill & Tim’s 201 E. 13th Avenue. 541-654-0578. Westrauntconcepts.com/welcome-bill-and-tims Hole in the Wall 3200 W. 11th Avenue. 541-683-7378. Holeinthewallbbq.com. Gone but not forgotten is how the old saying goes, but when it comes to Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ, the sentiment is alive and well. Death came twice to…

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Best Restaurant

Izakaya Meiji Company 345 Van Buren Street. 541-505-8804. Izakayameiji.com. Café Soriah 384 W. 13th Avenue. 541-342-4410. Cafesoriah.com. Marché 296 E. 5th Avenue. 541-342-3612. Marcherestaurant.com. Described as a Japanese tavern, Izakaya Meiji Company combines Japanese food with American westerns, churning out delicious meals and exotic cocktails. It has quickly become a local favorite since opening its…

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