Loved this place! We were driving through Oregon and made the somewhat lengthy detour off I-5 for…read morelunch at Lively Station--but it was absolutely worth it. After several days of unhealthy travel meals, we showed some restraint this time and ordered the Sesame Ginger Salad with chicken. It was excellent! Every ingredient was incredibly fresh, right down to the carrot slices. Meanwhile, the smash burgers and everything else we saw coming out of the kitchen looked AMAZING. It was difficult not to have order envy! The ambience and music could not be beat. Such a cool, relaxed setting and exactly the kind of place we love finding when we're traveling. I hope we find ourselves in the Salem area again because we will absolutely make the detour back--and next time we're getting that smash burger!

This place is always a winner!…read more Today I visited on the last day of the Salem Burger Week (so stoked they are doing one of these in Salem!) to sample Lively Station's contribution: the Midnight at Bangkok burger. It had Painted hills beef smashed patties with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Bacon Jam, American Cheese and Pickles on a Potato Bun. This was so delicious! I really enjoy this place!

Sandwiches and tacos are very tasty! A full complete meal when accompanied by one of the many…read moreoutstanding beers on tap! The friendly and timely service from our beer tender and cook was outstanding. There is plenty of open and accessible parking and loads of interior and covered outdoor seating. It is a great space, clean, nice, friendly and a relaxing spot for lunch. An easy find off of I-5 if you are headed north or south bound.

b² Taphouse &Brewery is a place I haven't been to before. I hit all of the breweries quite some…read moretime ago in Salem (also learned to drink more smartly after that trip) and a few more have popped up since. I didn't get the impression this place makes it's own beer as all I saw was guest taps... which is okay because the list was quite large. Looking in Untappd it does look like they indeed made their beer at one point and time and maybe they still do... I just didn't see any on the list. So tsking my own advice and drinking smartly I got a root beer here that was also on tap along with the beer. I don't recall who exactly made the root beer but it was from a brewery and some craft breweries make absolutely fantastic craft sodas and this one was very good! The place seems to have spacious seating but placing orders up at the front counter can get congested. This place is in a cool spot so despite not finding beer I still walked away from it feeling it was a positive experience.

I visited to scope it out. I purchased two beef products…read more One for the frying pan, one to put on the charcoal grill for company. The quality is high and you can taste the difference! My guests were impressed. Many cuts that you will not find at most meet counters. I'm already making plans for a return.

This is the other butcher ( besides Rudy's who's since closed)…read more We get steak here when we don't buy at Costco.

Best fresh seafood in the mid willamette valley! The smoked salmon is second to none... but... the…read moretrue star of the show is the scallops. Do Not Miss!

Long time Salem residents know that the best place to get fresh seafood is at Fitts Seafoods on…read more12th Street. Now there is another reason to swing by. On Friday's & Saturday's from Noon to closing, Fitts Seafoods does Fry Day's. They do Fish & Chips the right way and in my opinion, this is the best place to get Fish & Chips in all of Salem. They will deep fry Cod, Salmon, Halibut, Clams, Shrimp, Oysters or almost anything in their display. They also have tasty Clam Chowder that my wife just raves about. Service was attentive and their shop ambiance was clean and organized. Don't forget to take home a jar of their in-house made Tartar Sauce.

Excellent service, excellent selection. All the things one would hope for in an Indian market: lots…read moreof bulk spices, good selection of teas, big bags of rice, lentils and sauces. Really friendly and helpful service. They also have great homemade desserts and a few other sundries like gifts and cooking utensils. Very happy that I came down here, been meaning to for awhile and my trip was indeed a success. Will return again ASAP.

Update: Everything was delicious, I'm going back for more and buying for friends in Portland…read more Absolute gem. Perfect place to get your hands on food items for aspiring chefs, too. I'm an aspiring chef now. The hubby is attempting to teaching me how to cook, Please pray for him! hehehe

TJs used to be my regular spot but it is not on the Coast. So I grabbed all my favorites and some…read morenew ones and have enjoyed the treats all week. Favorites include Chicken Piccata Mediterranean Hummus Beecher Cheddar Unexpected Cheese Shaved Steak Egg Rolls Thanks TJ.

Trader Joe's is a staple for our family No other store can…read morecompare and there's so many wonderful products that are exclusive to TJs I'm currently obsessed with trying to get Mystery Bags!!! Also the staff are always welcoming, friendly and supportive. I TJs

Thank you Kyle for your great service and help! I'm grateful for the positive energy you bring to…read morethe store. Your represent this business very well and should be proud of all the work you do. Thanks again for the compost.

Good selection. Clean stores. Friendly staff. It can be a bit spendy but not unreasonable. Lots of…read morecool things around the store. I appreciate the detail and care put into the selection and displays

Oh Yamasa, how thy makes my life complete. You make the taste of my wasabi come full circle with…read moreyour water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol. With no preservatives, there is nothing artificial about you. You keep it real with your natural brew. Your 'tear here' slit is such a tease. You show a little skin then invite me to come hither to devour you. You hide at undisclosed locations, waiting for me to find you. Since 1645, you have been winning the hearts of many. For that I am loyal to you. It aches my heart that I cannot come visit you in Oregon, but fret not. We shall meet at a secret rendezvous when our stars align once again. Til then, Kikkoman will have to suffice. Farewell Yamasa. Don't look back. Just go.

From the owner: Through four centuries, YAMASA Corporation has continuously manufactured the finest quality soy…read moresauce available to meet the tastes of our customers both then and now. As we approach our fourth century, we pledge to maintain this tradition of product excellence and value. YAMASA Corporation began exports of soy sauce to the U.S. in 1886. Demand for the product has steadily grown, and in June 1992, YAMASA incorporated the USA subsidiary in Salem, Oregon, marking a memorable page in YAMASA's history and establishing a U.S. production and distribution facility. We have three sales offices in L.A., N.Y. and Dallas, TX, and we synergize with San-J International, Inc.

Overall not impressed -very oily which makes the chips not…read morecrunchy at all - wish the chips had more seasoning - the salt and vinegar chips were too much

I love these chips!…read more The company started in 1978 by selling roasted nuts and natural snacks. The chips were born in 1982. What I love are their simple, easy-to-read ingredient list and natural taste. The chips are thicker than most, either natural or krinkle-cut. Some are organic though it's not a selling point for me. They sell for around $3.50 - $4.00 a bag. FLAVOR EXPERIENCE: Sour Cream & Onion Man, these are my all-time favorite as I love sour cream and onion anything! Perfectly seasoned, savory and creamy. My only complaint: The bag is too small! Korean Barbecue I was expecting a teriyaki-like flavor but that wasn't the case. They're a tad sweeter than the barbecue flavors but are far from tasting like the sauce found on Korean ribs. Sea Salt Whenever I'm in the mood for a plain chip, this one does the job well. Salt and oil are the only ingredients! Backyard Barbecue My spouse's favorite. I'll eat them but they're not my favorite. A bit sweet, a little salty with a kiss of smoke. Sea Salt & Vinegar These come in both organic (natural-cut) and non-organic (krinkle-cut). The flavors are bold - very vinegary and salty. New York Cheddar No heavy orange coating here! The cheese flavor is there but it's very mild, so it didn't satisfy my cheese craving. Is a sharp cheddar flavor even possible? Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper The organic version is my favorite as I prefer the natural-cut chips. What I love are the coarse grinds of black pepper that give these chips a strong peppery taste. Oh so good! Again, the bag is too small! Dill Pickle While good, I took a while to finish this bag. By themselves they're tasty, but the robust flavors didn't go well with my sandwich and fresh dill pickle side. I prefer a more subtle seasoning especially when consuming with other foods. Himalayan Salt Costco sells a ginormous bag of these krinkle-cut chips, simply seasoned with salt. I honestly can't tell the difference between sea salt and Himalayan salt, but the latter seems less salty. I usually sprinkle black pepper on it to make it "mine". OVERALL: The best, closest-to-homemade chips on the market!

I can't say enough good things about this bakery. I have a LOVE of crème brûlée donuts. They have a…read moregood one here. The glaze could be a little thicker but it's good as is. Our favorite things here are the fresh conchas. One day we lucked out and got warm conchas. Wow! The staff is always so nice. They've even made my crème brûlée donut when they were out. The ingredients are fresh and good quality. I have not had anything bad ever here. They even piped in fresh cream to some item as they are purchased. The Spinach feta bagel is stuffed and so delicious. I live the texture of the bagel. The bakery front is super cute and clean looking. They have 2 tables with chairs if you want to sit there and eat. I recommend getting here early. They sell out.

Hidden gem tucked away behind a Walgreens. Best scones I've ever had for this price. Everything is…read moresuper fresh, and they have a variety of doughnuts too. Not really dine-in bakery, but they do have coffee and tables for seating. Just saw they serve "giant doughnuts," so I'll be coming back in to get one soon!