Whether you drive by or walk through the Oakway Center, you'll see even more changes, from new businesses moving in to new buildings being built.
Up and coming this spring are the additions of PF Chang's China Bistro and the Dept. of the Interior Decorator Fabrics. Also, four stores - locally owned Euphoria and Luxe, plus nationally known Coldwater Creek and White House / Black Market - just opened during the holiday season.
PF CHANG'S China Bistro - Construction of PF Chang's China Bistro at the corner of Coburg and Oakway roads is right on schedule for a target opening date of April 2. According to Jason Miller, PF Chang's communication manager and a University of Oregon alumnus, the restaurant chain chose Oakway because it sees "Eugene as a growing area with a strong mix of people and an increasingly more popular tourist destination in the summer months."
He adds that PF Chang's has a "training table menu" that will be ideal for Eugene runners training for long distance competitions. "PF Chang's understands there is a strong connection between Eugene residents and running," Miller says.
A water feature, now under construction at the corner of Coburg and Oakway, should be completed in March as part of Oakway Center's new signage. The new water feature will be especially enjoyed by those dining outside on PF Chang's Patio.
DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR DECORATOR FABRICS - Another new addition to Oakway Center, the Dept. of Interior Decorator Fabrics, is expected to open mid-March in the space vacated by Northland Gifts. This store has been in operation for over 10 years and will continue to sell a wide assortment of decorator fabrics, home accessories and antiques. How-to classes, a mainstay at Dept. of the Interior, will be offered at the store's new location.
EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY - A local business for more than 25 years, Euphorie Chocolate Co. now offers its high quality fare to Oakway shoppers in its shop on the west side near Chapala's. Kris Ogden, the shop's manager says, "our customers really like our gorgeous shop, and it's wonderful to be at Oakway."
LUXE - A new business owned by mother and daughter team, Maria and Ashley Johnston, sell a lavish blend of unusual paper products, gifts and accessories in their cozy shop across from Cafe' Yumm!
COLDWATER CREEK - an Idaho-based clothing chain features colorful women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, art and gifts. It is located next to Borders. This is the sixth Coldwater Creek to open in Oregon.
WHITE HOUSE / BLACK MARKET - is located right next to Coldwater Creek. This store sells fashionable and classic clothing for women sizes 0 to 14 in black and white with a olittle gray, cream and blue denim. White House / Black Market has more than 220 stores nationwide.
