Author: Eve Weston

  • Best Animal-focused nonprofit

    Best Animal-focused nonprofit

    1. Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd., 541-485-1320, CascadesRaptorCenter.org. 2. Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Greenhill Rd., 541-689-1503, Green-Hill.org. 3. S.A.R.A.’s Treasures, 871 River Rd., 541-607-8892, SarasTreasures.org. Cascades Raptor Center is saving lives, one bird at a time. Founded in 1987, the Raptor Center has…

  • Best Coffee shop

    Best Coffee shop

    1. Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St., 541-344-5161, WanderingGoat.com. 2. Farmers Union Coffee Roasters, 152 W. 5th Ave., FarmersUnionCoffee.com. 3. Vero Espresso House, 205 E. 14th Ave., 541-654-0504, VeroEspressoHouse.com. The Wandering Goat, aka “The Goat” is Eugene’s go-to spot for a cup of joe during the…

  • Best Lawyer

    Best Lawyer

    1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org. 2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com. 3. Matt Watkins, Matt Watkins Law, 795 W. 7th Ave., 541-228-9777, MattWatkinsLaw.com. Lauren Regan is on the forefront of activist legal defense.…

  • Best Trivia night

    Best Trivia night

    1. Trivia with Geo, beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave., 541-505-9432, Beergardenme.com. 2. Sundays with Elliot Martinez, Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., Blairally.com. 3. Quality Trivia with Elliot Martinez, Oakshire Brewing, 1055 Madera St., 541-688-4555, OakBrew.com. Test your skills at Geo Carcamo’s Trivia Tuesdays at beergarden. Contestants…

  • Best Bakery

    Best Bakery

    1. Sweet Life Patisserie, 755 Monroe St., 541-683-5676, SweetLifeDesserts.com. 2. Creswell Bakery, 182 S. 2nd, Creswell, 541-895-5885, CreswellBakery.com. 3. Noisette Pastry Kitchen, 200 W. Broadway, 541-654-5257, NoisettePK.com Satisfy your sweet tooth at Sweet Life Patisserie, where sisters Catherine and Cheryl Reinhart have been crafting delicious,…

  • Best Food cart

    Best Food cart

    1. Arekie Indian Fusion Cuisine, 207 Madison St., 2758 Friendly St., 541-797-3741, Arekie.com. 2. Nelson’s Taqueria, 400 Blair Blvd., NelsonsintheWhit.com. 3. Hot Honey, 207 Madison St., Instagram @hothoneyandco. Arekie Indian Fusion Cuisine combines Latin and Indian flavors to create delicious street food that is sure…