This was the planned update I was working on when Covid hit. Between the cancellation of tourist season beginning in March and the wildfire in September a lot more has changed, and I hope to post more comprehensive updates as the situation evolves. My heart is with the people and businesses of the Rogue Valley as they face these unimagined hardships.
Openings:
- Eleven (in old Loft location)
Closings:
- Liquid Assets
- Plancha
- Loft (may be in transition to doing pop-ups)
Other changes:
- Smithfields Pub & Pies is rebranded as Bird & Rye, specializing in Southern/soul food (and most of the menu is gluten-free)
- Smithfields Restaurant was bought by Amuse/Winchester Inn
- Boulevard Coffee/Stratford Inn under new management
- Greenleaf is under new ownership and they’ve done major renovations.
Links
- Taste of Ashland blog from a group of #SOUfoodies
OregonLive travel features on Ashland:
- “Ashland’s secret dining, drinking places where actors, locals go“
- “What are the best restaurants in Ashland? Picky innkeepers recommend these eateries“
- “Ashland’s locally owned coffeehouses invite you to take your sweet time“
- “The best places to park in Ashland if you must have a car“
- “Ashland insider’s guide: The downtown was designed to lure in travelers“
- “Here are 10 ways to buy Oregon Shakespeare Festival tickets for less“
- “Places to stay in Ashland, from camping to luxury digs“
- “10 top Ashland Airbnb home stays for couples, families, girl groups“