Generation Diner

Why everyone you know is eating out.

Downtime with Allison Galvin

Behind the scenes with the executive director of Oregon Connections Academy.

Downtime with Robert “Skip” Rung

Skip Rung, president and executive director of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, discusses work, life and play

Power Lunch: Table Five 08

Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps;  Kung Pao Calamari; Crab Toasties; Grilled Trout Salad; Guinea Hen Fricassee; Wild Boar Ragu; Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake; Kahlua Brownie Fit for a King Table Five 08508 State St., Salem, OR 97301503-581-5508tablefive08.com Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Sunday – closed Owners: Brothers … Read more

Power Lunch: Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, $13;  Chickpea Falafel, $14; Corned Beef Reuben, $13; Duck Leg Confit, $28; Seared Petrale Sole, $29; Warm Bourbon Cherry Pot Pie, $9 High Notes Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine200 N. Riverside Drive, Medford, OR 97501541-774-4760innatthecommons.com/larks-restaurant Hours: Lunch Monday – Friday,11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; brunch Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Owners: … Read more