CommunitySpotlight
The businesses and places worth knowing about across Lane County, written by the Altura Real Estate agents who live and work here.
▶ VideoBangers & Brews Brings the Sausage House to Eugene
From bratwurst to reindeer, this laid-back Eugene sausage house runs on local brews, rotating menus, and a whole lot of community.
Bangers & Brews is a sausage house, full stop. The menu runs the range from familiar bratwurst to more adventurous options like reindeer and alpaca, with rotating specialty sausages keeping regulars curious about what might appear next.
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▶ VideoVegan Cheese Steaks and Cashew Sauce at South Eugene's Vegimoto
A South Eugene food cart brings an all-vegan menu to South Town Station, anchored by a plant-based take on a classic sandwich.
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▶ VideoA Sports Bar for the Rest of the Sports
The Pedaler in downtown Springfield raises a glass to skaters, riders, surfers and anyone else who rolls, slides or floats.
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A Party on Wheels Through Eugene's Best Spots
Pacific Pub Cycle loads up a pedal-powered bike with friends and rolls straight to the heart of what makes Eugene fun.
Paper Plate BBQ Is Bringing Backyard Spirit to a Higher Level
From a little truck in the courtyard of ColdFire Brewing, Isaiah Watson is slow-cooking Eugene's cravings one 22-hour brisket at a time.
Nelson's Taqueria Brings Birria, Margaritas and a Warm Welcome to the Whiteaker
At the corner of 4th and Blair, Nelson's Taqueria is serving up street tacos, cocktails and a philosophy built on treating every guest like a friend.
Boiled, Baked, and Made From Scratch: Lox, Stock & Bagels Finds Its Home in South Eugene
Maxwell Davis runs a bagel shop the old-fashioned way, and the South Eugene community has welcomed every step of the process.
Rooted in the Valley: King Estate Winery Brings Organic Wines and Farm-Fresh Dining to Eugene's Doorstep
Founded by family in the early 1990s, King Estate has grown into one of the Willamette Valley's larger producers of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, all while keeping the land and the local community at the center of everything it does.