NCAA Track And Field In Eugene

[daytonadan1983]

My first trip to Track Town!

Do you good people have any recommendations for restaurants and places to go?

 

[SpeedTchr]

Everyone will say Track Town Pizza, so there's that.

I loved Cafe Soriah (Home), a Mediterranean place.

Agate Alley Bistro is within walking distance from the track, had good meals there.

The Original Pancake House. 'Nuff said.

Sadly, Papa's Soul Food Kitchen closed. That hurts.

 

[murphyc]

Dan, when are you in town? I work in Eugene and wouldn't mind taking you out for a bite if our schedules line up.
I keep meaning to try out Sizzle Pie for pizza downtown. Oregon Electric Company is good, though a bit pricey.
Johnny's Ocean Grille in the Oakway Center is pretty good. If you like calzones, the Dough Company is good stuff.

 

[SpeedTchr]

Oregon Electric Company

Oregon Electric Station? Good call. And yes, a bit on the high side.

I enjoyed the Steelhead Brewery down the street, too.

Forgot to mention Voodoo Doughnut. And Albee's NY Gyros, a hole in the wall place at 391 W 11th.

 

[playthrough]

My wife went to Track Town last year for a story, was her first track meet. She called me the first night giddy with excitement over the atmosphere and great performances. I chewed her out over how I spent countless afternoons and weekends covering lousy meets between West and East Bumfu*ck High, and she gets the friggin' NCAA championships. Argh.

 

[daytonadan1983]

I just got a chuckle out of my AAD when I said I'm taking the BYU and Liberty guys to buy weed legally....

 

[ChrisLong]

Dan, when are you in town? I work in Eugene and wouldn't mind taking you out for a bite if our schedules line up.
I keep meaning to try out Sizzle Pie for pizza downtown. Oregon Electric Company is good, though a bit pricey.
Johnny's Ocean Grille in the Oakway Center is pretty good. If you like calzones, the Dough Company is good stuff.

Oregon Electric was always the go-to spot for writers traveling into Eugene for football game. It catered the Autzen Stadium press box, too.

 

[PCLoadLetter]

Prince Puckler's Ice Cream right next to Hayward Field is worth a stop.

Newman's on Willamette has probably the best fish and chips I've ever eaten.

Maybe a half-mile from Hayward you can go see the rock Steve Prefontaine slammed into, killing him.

Highly recommend walking/running Pre's Trail along the river. Beautiful scenery, and a good way to get to Autzen by foot if you want to see the ridiculous football compound.

You can drive up to the top of Skinner's Butte and get a great view of the city.

 

[micropolitan guy]

There's a great place on 19th within easy, easy walking distance of Hayward.

Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria, Eugene - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor

 

[murphyc]

Daytonadan, glad you've been enjoying your time in Eugene. Great to meet you today!

 

[SpeedTchr]

Fine weather you're having there!

 

[micropolitan guy]

June weather is always dicey. This weekend was like late March or April. Other times it can be in the 80s-90s, with pollen counts over the top. Might not be the best place to land for a permanent site, but then again it is pretty much the only place in the country that cares about track.