It seems that, in spring, the Eugene restaurant scene began to bloom. Five new restaurants came to town, offering new flavors and fun classics to diners looking to expand their palate. Chef Distro opened his food truck, Gwen’s Homestyle Kitchen, serving Southern fare like catfish, candied yams, collard greens and peach cobbler in different kinds of combo plates. Romulo’s, a new Mexican restaurant, opened on Coburg and another new venture opened right next door.
Steam & Soul also opened on Coburg, a new Chinese spot serving dumplings, buns, and wok dishes. Alchemy Coffee House is Eugene’s newest coffee shop, and opened in March close to the riverfront district. In late March, 2ManCru began bringing burgers and sandwiches back to Oakway Golf Course, providing the first hot food option the course has had in years.
Gwen’s Homestyle Kitchen
Chef Distro, formerly of Distribution Kitchen, opened his new venture in a food truck in March. Gwen’s Homestyle Kitchen is serving up Southern cuisine and is named after Distro’s grandma. Hungry customers can make their own plate combos at his truck, choosing from sides like candied yams, smoked turkey, collard greens, and real baked mac and cheese. And Distro never skimps on flavor.
“The mac and cheese doesn’t just taste like cheese,” Distro said. “With my food, you don’t need anything but a fork and a spoon. No salt, no pepper, not even hot sauce, cause it already has a little kick to it.”…