Restaurant news archive
Restaurant slated for old Zydeco spot
November 18, 2009 4:00 am
Two Bend men are opening a new restaurant, Versante Pizza, in the former Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails location, at 1085 S. E. Third St., near Reed Market Road. The business partners hope to open by mid-....MORE
Rating our restaurants
The Bulletin compiled lists of Deschutes County's highest- and lowest-scoring restaurants based on their total health inspection scores over a two-year period.
November 15, 2009 4:00 am
Immaculate countertops. Fresh food. Employees with clean hands. Those are some of the makings of a top-notch restaurant. But they are only a few of the measures by which Deschutes County rates....MORE
NorthWest Crossing gets new restaurant
November 14, 2009 4:00 am
Chrisalis Stoddard, former owner of Bella Cucina, has opened a new restaurant in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing neighborhood. The new NWX Bar & Grill, at 745 N. W. Mt. Washington Drive, replaces....MORE
Chicago-style hot dog shop opens in Bend
November 14, 2009 4:00 am
A new Chicago-inspired hot dog shop opened Nov. 7 in the old Baskin-Robbins location at 1106 N. E. Third St. Chicago Style Hot Dogs is open from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. The owners said they import all of....MORE
500 applicants, 25 positions
How did job candidates for a new Bend restaurant beat those odds? Confidence, preparation and a targeted résumé help, experts say
November 13, 2009 4:00 am
Two weeks ago, the owners of 5 Spice Fusion and Sushi, a restaurant scheduled to open in December in downtown Bend, advertised that they were hiring for 25 positions. The response? More than 500....MORE
Restaurant slated for the former Deep site
November 10, 2009 4:00 am
A new restaurant, 5 Spice Fusion and Sushi, will open in December in the vacant space that once housed Deep, a similarly themed Japanese fusion restaurant that closed in January. The restaurant, in....MORE
Executive file
‘Flipping pancakes isn’t as easy as you think it is’
It may be called The Original Pancake House, but you might want to save room for bacon
November 10, 2009 4:00 am
Anyone who has dined at an Original Pancake House has likely seen a server delivering a piping hot plate filled with a single, fluffy caramelized apple pancake. The dish is a staple of any restaurant....MORE
In Central Oregon, a sip of South America
Yerba mate, touted as an alternative to coffee, has a pair of area entrepreneurs thinking big
November 7, 2009 4:00 am
Two local entrepreneurs are heading full-force into a niche sector of the beverage industry — yerba mate — but on two different paths. Nate Winkler and Santiago Casanueva, former business....MORE
Coyote Creek Café closes in Sisters
November 7, 2009 4:00 am
The Coyote Creek Café in Sisters has closed after 18 years, succumbing to the poor economy, according to a news release Friday. Coyote Creek employed 25 people and was located in the Three Winds....MORE
Bend woman gets firsthand look at health reform
November 4, 2009 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — Bend small-business owner Rhonda Ealy heard first-hand the White House case for health care reform on Tuesday, and Ealy liked what she heard. Ealy, who owns Strictly Organic Coffee with....MORE
Deschutes Brewery taps The Abyss party
October 31, 2009 4:00 am
Deschutes Brewery will launch the 2009 version of its popular imperial stout The Abyss with a party Tuesday at 5:30 p. m. The party will be held at Deschutes Brewery and Public House on Bond Street in....MORE
For adults:
Going home early? You're a Halloweenie
Time change means an extra hour tonight before the bars must close
October 31, 2009 4:00 am
Don't get tricked this Halloween: When the clock strikes 2 a. m. Sunday and you think your favorite bar is about to close, look again — your Halloween celebration is being extended. Daylight....MORE
Efficiency grants
With the goal of strengthening an existing work force, federal funds are being distributed to 6 local companies so workers can become versed in ‘lean' business practices
October 28, 2009 4:00 am
Employees at a few local companies will soon get a lesson in efficiency, thanks to about $100,000 in federal work force training grants. The money will pay for training sessions meant to help....MORE
Phoenix Café moving to a larger location
October 22, 2009 4:00 am
Owners of The Phoenix Café are moving their operations to a larger, more accessible location in east Bend: the former Kayo’s Roadhouse at 594 N. E. Bellevue Drive. The owners wanted a larger....MORE
Le Cakery lovers can get sweet fix at Ida’s
October 21, 2009 4:00 am
Ida’s Cupcake Café has reopened at its new location at 1314 N. W. Galveston Ave. in Bend, next to Ariana Restaurant. The cafe, owned by Ida Gurule, was formerly Le Cakery, located about a block away....MORE
Bigger bakeries
2 Bend shops are expanding operations with new locations
September 9, 2009 4:00 am
This article has been corrected. Despite a tough economy, two Bend bakeries have performed well and are raising their exposure with recent expansions. The Village Baker, which has a west-Bend location....MORE
What's Going Up
September 5, 2009 4:00 am
What: Olive Garden Italian RestaurantWhere: Bend Center, 63459 N. U. S. Highway 97, BendOwner: Darden Restaurants Inc., Orlando, Fla. General contractor: Haley Construction Inc., Daytona Beach, Fla.....MORE
3 Old Mill restaurants sign on to composting program
September 4, 2009 4:00 am
Carrot tops, zucchini ends, old coffee grounds and other biodegradable items from restaurants in the Old Mill District are now destined to stay out of the local landfill. The Old Mill District is....MORE
The Downtowner to change location
September 3, 2009 4:00 am
The Downtowner, the downtown Bend deli in the Minnesota Avenue Breezeway, will close Saturday but reopen Tuesday inside The Summit Saloon & Stage. Both establishments have the same ownership. Matt ....MORE
Jack in the Box makes area debut Monday
August 28, 2009 4:00 am
Bend’s new Jack in the Box restaurant will open at 6 a. m. Monday, according to the restaurant’s owner. The fast-food establishment is on the site of the old Denny’s Restaurant, at 805 N. E. Third St.....MORE
Bad small business loans at an unheard-of 4 for COIC
Economic development council takes first sizable losses in three decades
August 18, 2009 4:00 am
Four business owners have defaulted on loans managed by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council since the start of the year, the first sizable losses for the council’s economic development loan....MORE
The Old Mill District: Then and now
One man’s idea changed the look and feel of Bend’s urban center
August 16, 2009 4:00 am
In the summer of 1973, Brooks-Scanlon executive Bill Smith spent two months patrolling the company’s Bend sawmill. The facility normally churned logs 24 hours a day but ground to a halt when the....MORE
What’s Going Up
August 15, 2009 4:00 am
What: McDonald’s restaurantWhere: 16515 Reed Road, La PineOwner: McDonald’s of Bend and Sisters, BendArchitect: Kistler, Small & White, AshlandGeneral contractor: Double R Products, Grants....MORE
National microbrews on tap at The Abbey
August 8, 2009 4:00 am
The Abbey Pub recently opened at 1740 N. W. Pence Lane, Suite 1, next to WineStyles on Northwest College Way in Bend. Owned by Geoff Marlowe, The Abbey Pub offers 10 rotating microbrews on tap from....MORE
Shoji’s shuts down
August 7, 2009 4:00 am
Shoji’s, a Teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant, located at 62929 N. U. S. Highway 97 in Bend, has closed. Owner John Cartmill said the restaurant closed last month, largely due to the economy. The....MORE
10 Barrel to open its first brewpub in Bend
August 7, 2009 4:00 am
Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing Co. is planning to open its first brewpub in late fall or early winter, according to Garrett Wales, co-owner of the brewery. The pub will be at 1135 N. W. Galveston Ave.,....MORE
Oregon DOJ to look into Bend OLCC controversy
The investigation is at the liquor commission’s request, and the manager at the center of much of the controversy has been temporarily reassigned to Medford
August 4, 2009 4:00 am
The Oregon Department of Justice will investigate complaints that Bend-based state liquor control investigators have used unfair and excessive enforcement tactics in the region. In addition, the....MORE
Liquor Control Commission
Agency must be reined in, say local officials
Letter to governor says unfair enforcement is pushing businesses to ‘the breaking point’
July 23, 2009 4:00 am
Deschutes County’s elected officials are appealing to the governor to address a regional “level of outrage” with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission that has driven local bar....MORE
Shifting Bend’s vendors a balm to downtown?
The idea is to bring more positive foot traffic to Mirror Pond Plaza
July 18, 2009 4:00 am
Chuck Arnold’s morning routine includes walking every downtown Bend street. He checks walls for graffiti. He picks up litter. He puts knocked-over flower pots right-side up. The executive director ....MORE
Burgers, it seems, are recession-proof
Longtime local burger joints say they’re holding their own, thanks to decades of quality, consistency and low prices
July 17, 2009 4:00 am
Fifty years ago, Central Oregonians could buy a house on Bend’s west side for $11,500 or see the Brooks-Scanlon lumber mill operating along the Deschutes River. Now, the median sales price of....MORE
What’s Going Up
July 11, 2009 4:00 am
What: Sonic Drive-InWhere: 222 N. W. Fourth St., MadrasOwner: Richard Ervin, DallasArchitect: Charlie Rowles, BendGeneral contractor: Terry Luelling, BendContact: 541-390-2509Details: Central....MORE
Bend and Redmond to get new restaurants
Eateries will fill spots that were recently vacated
July 11, 2009 4:00 am
Residents of Bend and Redmond will each have new restaurants to choose from in the coming weeks. Longtime Central Oregon restaurateur Axel Hoch and business partner Mark Perry are planning to open a....MORE
For one Bend restaurant, it’s all about helping out
Jake’s Diner is hosting one of its many charitable events today
July 4, 2009 4:00 am
Lyle Hicks and Jimmy Brumfield had no time for relaxing during the slack hours between lunch and dinner at Jake’s Diner on Friday afternoon. Hicks, 56, co-owner of the restaurant with his wife, ....MORE
What’s Going Up
July 4, 2009 4:00 am
What: Jack in the BoxWhere: 805 N. E. Third St., BendOwner: V. R. Inc., MedfordArchitect: John David Duffie, MedfordGeneral contractor: Waynco Construction Inc., Spokane, Wash. Contact: 541-535-....MORE
Discounts have restaurants eating their own lunches
June 28, 2009 4:00 am
Consumers brave enough to pull out their wallets in this economy have grown accustomed to fire sales on every kind of merchandise, from fancy dresses to gas-guzzling cars. Now, add another item to....MORE
7 coffee shops, 1 downtown: Can all thrive?
June 28, 2009 4:00 am
Downtown Bend may be a destination for diners and shoppers, but it also appears to be heavily trafficked by coffee drinkers. There are at least seven traditional coffee shops in the downtown area, as....MORE
Are you getting hungry?
If you have an appetite for dining alfresco, you’re in luck
June 26, 2009 4:00 am
Looking around, it’s easy to understand why so many restaurants, bars, cafes and bakeries offer a place to eat out of doors. Just look at the views! Smell the fresh air! Listen to the river!....MORE
Eating out(side) in Central Oregon
June 26, 2009 4:00 am
Outdoor dining options abound in Central Oregon. Here’s a selection. We’ve checked with managers to update the details, but information is always subject to change. Mountain views The....MORE
Deschutes turns 21 with beer, music
June 26, 2009 4:00 am
Don’t tell the cops, but get this: Deschutes Brewery, despite boasting a bevy of tasty beers, is underage. The Bend-based brewing company turns 21 on Saturday, and they’re throwing a....MORE
Angeline’s Bakery hosts Lisa and Her Kin
June 26, 2009 4:00 am
If it’s real-deal honky-tonkin’ music you crave, you must head out to Angeline’s Bakery in Sisters tonight for Lisa and Her Kin. The Portland band does genuine Western swing,....MORE
A new take on Ladies Night
June 25, 2009 4:00 am
Ladies cruising through downtown Bend have a few more reasons to visit stores and restaurants on the third Thursday of every month. Ladies Night, organized by the Downtown Bend Business Association,....MORE
Happy hour rules have some bars baffled, and paying up
June 24, 2009 4:00 am
Restaurant and bar owners licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission take note: Advertising happy hours is OK, as long as the ads say nothing about discount drinks and the phrase “happy....MORE
Have a fascinating summer
Parked & pouring
June 23, 2009 4:00 am
You’ve probably seen this oddity around town. It’s Woody, Deschutes Brewery’s mobile pub, a barrel-shaped trailer that travels the country introducing Deschutes products to beer lovers. Friday it’ll be ....MORE
Summer is finally here — will the tourists come now?
Prospects for Central Oregon could be worse - July especially should see more visitors - but don’t expect a record-breaker
June 21, 2009 4:00 am
On the heels of an abysmal winter season, Central Oregon’s tourism industry is hoping for a boost in business during its ever-important summer season. That could come from a range of events....MORE
Liquor board concedes there’s been ‘a problem’
OLCC says it will examine complaints of local licensees
June 20, 2009 4:00 am
In an apparent reversal of the agency’s earlier position, Oregon Liquor Control Commission officials Friday acknowledged a “regional problem” surrounding the relationship between ....MORE
Radio show picked up by 3 Oregon stations
June 16, 2009 4:00 am
“The Rich Life With Bill Valentine,” a locally produced radio show hosted by Bend financial adviser Bill Valentine, has been picked up by three new Oregon stations, according to the....MORE
New pub to open on Bend’s west side
June 16, 2009 4:00 am
John Machell, a former employee of The Downtowner and the Deschutes Brewery Public House, plans to open his own pub on Bend’s west side in the coming weeks. The pub, to be called Brother....MORE
Backers hope a lighter beer-tax plan has a shot
June 16, 2009 4:00 am
SALEM — Rep. Ben Cannon, D-Portland, is proposing a new, slimmed-down beer tax he hopes can slide through the 2009 Legislature in its final days. Earlier this year, Cannon and Sen. Floyd....MORE
Popular restaurant closes in Portland
June 4, 2009 4:00 am
PORTLAND — The flagship McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant in Portland’s Old Town is closed after nearly 30 years. The restaurant’s owners say they were unable....MORE
Strictly Organic, Hola! expanding to Old Mill
May 29, 2009 4:00 am
Two local businesses, Strictly Organic Coffee Co. and Hola!, a Peruvian/Mexican restaurant, have signed leases to open second locations in The Old Mill District by July 1, according to mall....MORE
Survey: Recession’s end near, many say
May 27, 2009 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — More than 90 percent of economists predict the recession will end this year, although the recovery is likely to be bumpy. That assessment came from leading forecasters in a survey ....MORE
Local filmmaker plans downtown bar
May 27, 2009 4:00 am
A new bar, Velvet, is set to open late next week at 805 N. W. Wall St. in downtown Bend. Owner Sky Pinnick said the establishment will feature a full bar and a tapas-style menu as well as room for DJs ....MORE
Coffee blend benefits NeighborImpact
May 26, 2009 4:00 am
Strictly Organic Coffee Co. in Bend has introduced a special blend of coffee, proceeds from which will support Neighbor- Impact, a Bend nonprofit that helps families in need. For the next six months,....MORE
Di Lusso closes its Galveston location
May 14, 2009 4:00 am
Bend-based Di Lusso Bakery Cafe closed its Galveston Avenue location Friday and moved its employees and sandwich production to its downtown Bend location at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Bond....MORE
Food booth inspections, fees go up
Vendors at events in Deschutes County under new rules
May 11, 2009 4:00 am
When farmers markets and other outdoor events begin this summer, Deschutes County’s temporary restaurant inspectors will be busier than ever, and some food vendors will be paying more to....MORE
Recently reopened, Bend’s Fireside red will close for good
May 5, 2009 4:00 am
Eleven weeks after reopening following a midwinter hiatus and restaurant renovation, Fireside red has closed its doors permanently. The self-styled “American tapas lounge,” which first....MORE
State economic index still declining
May 5, 2009 4:00 am
The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators fell again in March and the state is likely to remain in recession for three to six months, but there are signs that the rate of economic decline ....MORE
The Shire is in escrow
May 5, 2009 4:00 am
A development group is in escrow to buy The Shire, a partially developed 15-lot subdivision in southeast Bend patterned after J. R. R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series, the....MORE
Old Denny’s site set to get Jack in the Box
May 5, 2009 4:00 am
Central Oregon’s first Jack in the Box restaurant is set to open in Bend in August, according to an architect working on the project. John David Duffie, of Medford, said the fast-food....MORE
The Bend Restaurant Scene
See who’s moving in
April 19, 2009 4:00 am
After a tough winter marked by several high-profile restaurant closures, the first of three new downtown Bend restaurants is expected to open Monday. Each of the new downtown restaurants is owned by....MORE
Executive file
Helping restaurants shoulder the load
Sherpa Consulting Group brings efficiency to the kitchen
April 7, 2009 4:00 am
Owning a restaurant is easy. Making it profitable is another thing altogether. According to Kevin Smith, a Bend-based food service and hospitality consultant with the Sherpa Consulting Group, roughly....MORE
Sun-IBM talks halted
April 7, 2009 4:00 am
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Without IBM Corp.’s $7 billion takeover offer, Sun Microsystems Inc., a Silicon Valley rebel known for independence, is possibly alone again. Unless a new suitor....MORE
Index shows eroding Oregon economy
April 7, 2009 4:00 am
Oregon’s economy continued to deteriorate in February, according to the University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators released Monday. The index fell to 85.6. The decline “indicates....MORE
Bella Cucina closes
April 7, 2009 4:00 am
Chrisalis Stoddard, owner of the Bella Cucina restaurants at the Bend Factory Stores and The Old Mill District, closed both locations last week, citing the poor economy and the state’s recent....MORE
Old Mill Martini Bar’s liquor license to expire
April 4, 2009 4:00 am
It’s going to be a quiet weekend for the Old Mill Martini Bar. The bar, located off of Southwest Powerhouse Drive, currently holds a temporary liquor license with the state, which expires at....MORE
Empty tables threaten some restaurant chains
April 4, 2009 4:00 am
During a decade of easy credit and loose spending, American businesses built too many cars, houses, stores and factories. It turns out the country built too many restaurants , too. Now, consumers are....MORE
Olive Garden files for Bend building permit
April 1, 2009 4:00 am
The Olive Garden restaurant submitted plans with the city of Bend on March 16 to build a 7,441-square-foot restaurant just off U. S. Highway 97 at the north end of the city, according to Amy Barry,....MORE
Don’t know where to eat? Try this site
April 1, 2009 4:00 am
If you like to eat out and you like coupons, the online restaurant network Restaurant. com, which offers gift certificates to eateries in your area, may whet your appetite. You must register to use the ....MORE
Don’t forget the business success stories
March 8, 2009 4:00 am
“We are not all going down the tubes.”That comment by Diana Cole, a partner in Bend River Sash & Door, reflects the thoughts of many business people these days. Owners are working....MORE
Pies for the times
3 friends bring cheap eats to a Bend corner
March 7, 2009 4:00 am
Alex Mackay moved to Bend in October and couldn’t find a job. So he made one. The 25-year-old former script writer from Hanover, N. H., decided to open a pizza cart downtown with two of his....MORE
Dinner proceeds to benefit Redmond Humane Society
March 7, 2009 4:00 am
The Terrebonne Depot is hosting a fundraiser for the Redmond Humane Society on Tuesday in Terrebonne. The fundraiser features a four-course dinner and auction items, including a week at a five-star....MORE
Small bites
March 6, 2009 4:00 am
Bistro Corlise , the upscale French restaurant in downtown Bend, is closing after dinner tonight. An eastern Mediterranean cafe will take its place. Ramsey and Juli Hamdan, former owners of the....MORE
Gaining momentum
Reggie Martinez keeps crowds happy at martini bars
March 6, 2009 4:00 am
Nine months ago, an eclectic collection of local musical talent converged on Riverfront Plaza for an event called Downtown Sound. The all-day concert — organized by local label Spice Trader....MORE
Bar hours affected by daylight saving time
March 5, 2009 4:00 am
Nightclubs, bars, taverns and other establishments licensed to serve alcohol will be required to close at 2 a. m. Sunday due to the beginning of daylight saving time, according to a news release from....MORE
Another downtown restaurant set to close
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant taking over Bistro Corlise location
February 28, 2009 4:00 am
The menu of downtown Bend restaurant choices continues to change. Bistro Corlise, at 917 N. W. Wall St., will close March 6, said owner and chef Jason Logan. The restaurant, which served French....MORE
What’s Going Up
February 28, 2009 4:00 am
What: Panda ExpressWhere: 455 N. W. Oak Tree Lane, RedmondOwner: Panda Restaurant Group Inc., Rosemead, Calif. Architect: RDG Architects Inc., Des Moines, IowaGeneral contractor: Primary Construction....MORE
Greg's Grill damaged by grill fire
February 23, 2009 4:09 am
The Bend Fire Department responded to a fire in the wood-fired grill ventilation system and roof at Greg’s Grill in The Old Mill District, at about 10:37 a. m. Sunday. The department’s....MORE
Starbucks serving instant coffee? It’s true
February 18, 2009 4:00 am
NEW YORK — In Howard Schultz’s 1997 book about founding Starbucks, he wrote, “Nothing pains me more than hearing critics compare Starbucks to a chain of discount stores or fast-....MORE
Former owner of Merenda and Deep leaves country — and unpaid debts
February 15, 2009 4:00 am
In summer 2002, chef Jody Denton opened Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar in downtown Bend. The restaurant quickly became a favorite, helping to rejuvenate a recession-struck downtown and spark a surge ....MORE
Central Oregon businesses get some holiday love
Restaurants, florists and jewelers report brisk Valentine’s Day activity Restaurants, florists and jewelers report brisk Valentine’s Day activity
February 14, 2009 4:00 am
Apparently, love trumps economic woes. Many Central Oregon businesses are reporting brisk Valentine’s Day business, even in a recession. From restaurants to florists to jewelers, businesses say....MORE
Zydeco set to move into Volo’s old spot downtown
Owners say they want to be in ‘the heart and soul of Bend’
February 10, 2009 4:00 am
About two months after the short-lived Volo restaurant closed in the 919 Bond St. building in downtown Bend, another restaurant is slated to take its place. And it’s a familiar face. Zydeco....MORE
Clarification
February 6, 2009 4:00 am
In a story headlined “Restaurant slated for Merenda site,” which appeared Thursday, Feb. 5, on Page B1, information about the former Bluefish Bistro was unclear. Bluefish closed because ....MORE
Guido & Vito’s closes
February 5, 2009 4:00 am
Guido & Vito’s Italian Eatery and Old Chicago Bar, which opened in the New Redmond Hotel in April 2007, closed last week, said co-owner Bob Bradley, who cited declining sales exacerbated....MORE
Lancair upsizing
February 5, 2009 4:00 am
Redmond kit plane manufacturer Lancair International Inc. announced Wednesday it will move to a larger facility a block from its old home at the Redmond Airport due to the company’s continued....MORE
Restaurant slated for Merenda site
Some cuisine, staff will be carried over from Merenda, Deep
February 5, 2009 4:00 am
Mike Millette, who was Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar’s general manager, has lined up a group of local investors and former employees to open a new restaurant in the space Merenda occupied at ....MORE
Downtown getting new street vendor
February 3, 2009 4:00 am
Downtown Bend will get a new street vendor after the city awarded permits for downtown spots in a lottery Monday. Recession Pies obtained a vendor permit for a spot on Brooks Street near the Mirror....MORE
Did you hear the one about the chicken wing shortage on Super Bowl Sunday?
Prices for raw wings have risen - but that won’t stop the party
January 31, 2009 4:00 am
Some strangely suspect news reports have been swirling in the run-up to the Super Bowl. Would it be too much of a coincidence if the nation was running low on hot wings, just in time for Super Bowl....MORE
Redmond restaurant moves to Sisters
January 28, 2009 4:00 am
Former Redmond restaurant Chloe New American Cuisine closed in mid-January and reopened Jan. 14 as Chloe at FivePine in the Sisters development at the east end of town, said Elaine Larson, co-owner....MORE
Fireside red set to reopen Feb. 10
January 28, 2009 4:00 am
The owners of Fireside red, located south of Bend’s downtown near the Deschutes River, plan to reopen Feb. 10 after a two-month closure. The restaurant, which opened in March 2008, closed in....MORE
What will take Merenda's place?
There are several interested parties, but no one is talking
January 22, 2009 4:00 am
The local rumor mill is churning over what will take the coveted downtown Bend space left vacant with the Jan. 4 closure of Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar. Talk ranges from chain restaurants to a....MORE
New Subway opening today
January 15, 2009 4:22 am
he sixth Subway Sandwiches restaurant owned and operated by Chris and Cyndi Griffin of Bend will open by midmorning today at 939 N. W. Bond St. in downtown Bend. The restaurant is sharing a space with ....MORE
New column
Downtown Bend: Trying to keep it all in perspective
January 11, 2009 4:00 am
Walk around downtown Bend these days and it’s easy to feel alarmed about the health of Bend’s heart, not to mention the overall patient. It’s the locked doors and darkened....MORE
earnings hits stocks
January 8, 2009 4:00 am
NEW YORK — A warning from tech giant Intel Corp. about poor business conditions and more evidence of rising unemployment left stocks with their biggest losses in a month on Wednesday. The news ....MORE
Lodging chief named
January 8, 2009 4:00 am
The Oregon Lodging Association, a Wilsonville-based trade organization representing the state’s lodging industry, named Jeff Hampton as president and CEO. After a three-month assignment as....MORE
Bend may escape Cessna’s next ax
January 8, 2009 4:00 am
Wichita, Kan.-based Cessna Aircraft Co. plans a second round of layoffs, but Bend may survive further cuts because the company is focusing on ways to trim costs related to diminishing demand for....MORE
Central Oregon looks ahead: Rehabilitating the economy
January 4, 2009 4:00 am
Clouds still hang on the horizon, but many Central Oregon business leaders are happy to put the economic squall that was 2008 behind them. The following are sentiments from leaders in multiple sectors,....MORE
Expansion of state smoking ban doesn’t ignite much contention
January 2, 2009 4:00 am
It looked like business as usual Thursday morning at the D&D Bar & Grill in downtown Bend. But there was one difference.“I can go home without my hair smelling like an ashtray,”....MORE
New year for businesses
High hopes and challenges
Local businesses make resolutions in face of tough economy
January 2, 2009 4:00 am
Popular New Year’s resolutions, such as quitting smoking and managing finances, are not just for individuals. Central Oregon businesses also are proclaiming goals for 2009, and the economic....MORE
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