Today we’d like to introduce you to Garrett And Felicia Kirsch.
Hi Garrett and Felicia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Seasoned grew out of our shared love of cooking and the dream of building something of our own. We’re Garrett and Felicia Kirsch—chefs, partners, and parents—and this restaurant is an extension of our family and the work we love.
After years in the restaurant industry, we wanted to create a place where we could cook food that felt personal to us, build relationships with local producers, and welcome people with genuine hospitality. Our time at Claim 52 gave Seasoned a place to grow, introduce ourselves to the community, and develop our Chef’s Table dinners. Those intimate, multicourse meals gave us room to share our creativity and connect with guests through food.
As Seasoned grew, so did our vision. In September 2026, we moved into our own space in downtown Eugene, in the former Bo & Vine location on Pearl Street. That move allowed us to bring together full table service, a seasonal dinner menu, and a Chef’s Tasting Menu under one roof.
Our cooking starts with the ingredients and the people behind them. We’re fortunate to work with local farms, ranches, bakeries, wineries, and breweries whose care inspires what we do in the kitchen. Those relationships help shape our menu and give us a chance to share what makes this region special.
Building a family-owned restaurant has taken long days, difficult decisions, and plenty of hands-on work. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and grateful to the staff, producers, friends, and guests who have helped us get here.
Our story is still being written. Every changing season brings new ingredients, new ideas, and new people through our doors. We hope Seasoned becomes a place where people feel comfortable gathering, celebrating, and coming back for another good meal.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Our largest struggle to date was Covid. We decided to expand in December of 2019 into a larger space located in 5th St Public Market. It was bad luck with bad timing. We survived 3 more years in that space but that was the max for us. Covid taught us how to make changes in our business very quickly understanding time is of the essence.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Seasoned?
Seasoned is a family-owned, chef-driven restaurant in downtown Eugene, founded by chefs Garrett and Felicia Kirsch. We specialize in seasonal Pacific Northwest cooking, bringing together local ingredients, scratch-made food, and thoughtful hospitality in a space that feels welcoming and approachable.
Our menu follows what’s coming from the farms, ranches, and producers around us. That might mean locally raised Wagyu from Foxglove Farm in Marcola, fresh vegetables from nearby organic farms, or wild mushrooms inspiring a seasonal dish. We make our stocks, sauces, and desserts in-house because we believe the care behind those details comes through on the plate.
What sets Seasoned apart is the personal connection behind the experience. As owners and chefs, we’re involved in the daily work of cooking, welcoming guests, and building relationships with the people who supply our ingredients. We want our guests to know where their food comes from and feel the pride we take in preparing it.
Alongside our regular dinner menu, we offer a Chef’s Tasting Menu and special dinners that celebrate seasonal ingredients through multiple courses and thoughtfully selected beverage pairings. Guests can join us for a casual dinner or settle in for a full tasting experience.
We’re proud of the recognition our food has received, including first place at the Lane County Farmers Market Chef Competition and People’s Choice at Chefs’ Night Out. But what means the most is seeing guests return, bring their friends, and make Seasoned part of their lives. We’re building a restaurant that reflects who we are: a family that loves cooking, cares about this community, and wants people to feel well fed and welcome.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Don’t expand for the first ten years.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.seasonednwb.com
- Instagram: seasonednwb
- Facebook: Seasoned By Garrett and Felicia Kirsch
