Em Chan

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Writer, Freelance

Portland, Salem

Food and Dining

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Covers: Food, drinks and general dining in city of Salem/surrounding Marion County/Portland Metropolitan Area

Doesn't Cover: Finance, Science, Economy, State/Federal Politics,

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Non-profits in better shape this holiday season, but donations still needed

The price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal may be reaching a record high, but local non-profit organization…

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Syrian, Puerto Rican and dinosaur-themed cuisine arriving at Fork Forty Hall

If you take a peek into the Fork Forty Hall, you'll see a few new faces added to the ensemble of eateries tha…

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Salem restaurants will do it for you

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this year somehow feels even more festive because of how folks ca…

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Meet our Mid-Valley: West Salem man helps first responders chill out with hot steel

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley co…

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New Independence commissary kitchen, micro-market boosts food entrepreneurship

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Olive Mill's Olio Nuovo Festival back in-person - longer, bigger and with new events

The Durant Olive Mill's annual Olio Nuovo Festival returns to its in-person format plus extension of programm…

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Dial up the perfect wine blend experience as Willamette Valley Vineyards pioneers new system

The wine-blending experience usually includes multiple glasses, canisters, graduated cylinders and wasted win…

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Dance the Night Away

Contrary to popular belief, Eugene has a pretty vibrant nightlife. If you've ever looked for a night on the t…

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From bean to bar, Chomp! chocolate in Salem does it all. The surprise? It's completely vegan.

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Salem chainsaw carver to tackle pumpkins on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins

From Salem, around the world and now as a competitor on a Food Network show, Ryan Anderson has done it all wi…

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Fermenting Friends

Since Community Fermentation Union took over the former La Perla Pizzeria space at the beginning of 2021, it'…

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El Torito expands to second location

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Salem's Northern Lights Theatre Pub announces plans to reopen, possible around Christmas

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A match made in heaven: 1859 Cider becomes latest addition to Divine Distillers umbrella

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Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns with almost all of its oompah

The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest returns to its in-person format for folks to have "the joy of being together again"…

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Big Benefits From Tiny Houses

The sound of wood being cut and hammered echoes into the parking lot of a small warehouse space in west Eugen…

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Giving Eugene Soul (Food)

In today's age of food truck popularity, looking at Stewart's Soul Fusion's food truck with its white exterio…

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"I'm on a diet": The professional input on current diet trends

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Order Up! What makes food authentic?

"Authentic cuisine." Despite being in an age where fusion and modern food are all the rage, the criteria behi…

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