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The Student News Site of University of Oregon

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All content by Melvin Bravo
(Melvin Bravo/Emerald)

Your guide to meatless munchies in Eugene

Melvin Bravo
October 6, 2022
Nelson's taqueria

Nelson’s Taqueria at the Whit

Melvin Bravo
July 18, 2022
The unique nail salon has three locations found in Eugene and Springfield. Nails Uncorked offers many services, including manicures, pedicures and even alcoholic beverages. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Nails Uncorked: a pedicure experience

Melvin Bravo
June 2, 2022
The Blue Heron, by Jud, is made from various recycled metals and can be found on 13th Avenue and Alder Street. Two Eugene-based artists share a love for art as their sculptures, made of recycled materials, can be seen around Eugene and the world. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

The art of welding

Melvin Bravo
June 1, 2022
Mama Myra's Kitchen's bright and colorful signs attract anyone who may look their way. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Mama Mayra’s Kitchen

Melvin Bravo
May 2, 2022
The first and largest classroom at the UO location. Head Start is an on-campus program that aids non-traditional students. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Spotlight Story: Getting ahead at UO

Melvin Bravo
April 11, 2022
A Billion New Friends, displays its variety of flavor options at 'The Friendly Market' in Eugene, Ore. 'A Billion New Friends' is a local Kombucha brewery on many local grocery store shelves. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Billion New Friends kombucha

Melvin Bravo
March 30, 2022
An Irish, American, and Scottish flag fly outside of the Pint Pot Public House. The Pint Pot Public House is an Irish pub located in downtown Eugene, serving food and drinks since 2014. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Pints, whiskey and St. Patrick’s Day

Melvin Bravo
March 14, 2022
Alexis Barrett/Daily Emerald 

Warm winter cocktails to shake off the cold

Melvin Bravo
February 18, 2022
Hey, Neighbor! Pizza House, located on 19th and Alder, offers a great selection of pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more, as their welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel at home. Local restaurants can be found all around Eugene and are the perfect way to catch up with friends and enjoy a delicious meal as UO students kick off winter term. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Back to school restaurants for winter term

Melvin Bravo
January 25, 2022
Matt Holsonvack and Rachel Grudzien stand together in their front yard of their quaint Eugene home. The Oregon couple shares their passion and knowledge of mushroom foraging and handling in the PNW. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Hunting fungi in Eugene

Melvin Bravo
November 26, 2021
Javier Carrillo cleans the floors of the kitchen shortly after the Glenwood closes for the day. Carrillo has been working at the Glenwood for 26 years, along with his brother, Jorge. The Glenwood Resturaunt, a staple in the Eugene community for 38 years, is being sold to a developer to construct apartment buildings on the property. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

A farewell to Glenwood Restaurant

Melvin Bravo
November 15, 2021
Bayne Gardner is a muralist based in the lane county area, one of his many pieces "20x21" lays on the corner of 13th and Willamette. Murals are a large part of lane counties artistic expression (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald).

A mural’s worth 1000 walls

Melvin Bravo
November 10, 2021
There is plenty to choose from when it comes to drinks. Gryffs Pub will be having an official opening on Halloween. (Ali Watson/Emerald)

Halloween night at a new local pub

Melvin Bravo
October 22, 2021
There is plenty of seating outside the coffee shop. Glass House coffee shop is nestled in the Whiteaker area of Eugene.(Ali Watson/Emerald)

The Glass House of Whiteaker

Melvin Bravo
October 14, 2021
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