HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

On the restaurant beat: Sweet Red’s plans

Written October 4th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Following up on the closing of Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant in downtown Albany, here’s more on the restaurant that will occupy its space.


Council hears about a sidewalk trip hazard

Written March 5th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The tree wells on downtown Albany sidewalks may look decorative, but Councilwoman Matilda Novak says they are a dangerous trip hazard and should be replaced.


History revived: A cow’s head on Second Ave.

Written February 2nd, 2021 by Hasso Hering

That’s a fine-looking head of cattle, and one of these days it will overlook Second Avenue in downtown Albany the way its predecessor did a century ago.


At Novak’s, it’s now a matter of days

Written March 3rd, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Judging by Novak’s following on Facebook, lots of people in the mid-valley have been waiting for the Hungarian restaurant in downtown Albany to reopen. For them, the wait is almost over.


When Novak’s hopes to reopen

Written May 22nd, 2019 by Hasso Hering

It may take another two months or so to finish repairs to Novak’s, the famous Hungarian restaurant in downtown Albany that was damaged by fire and smoke on Feb. 27.


You might call this ‘CARA Corner’

Written August 27th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

On a stroll in downtown Albany the other evening, the buildings on this corner caught my eye. They show off the efforts of downtown owners to upgrade their buildings with the help of urban renewal.


Business notes: Where’s that store?

Written August 18th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

In the business department, there are some items to take note of around Albany. A nationwide chain posed a small puzzle before opening a local branch in the city’s commercial center this week, and on a smaller scale, storefronts are being put to new use in the old part of downtown as well.


 
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