Restaurant review archive
25 years of brew
• Bend craft brewery has become nation's 12th largest beer maker
June 16, 2013 4:00 am
After 25 years of building Deschutes Brewery into the fifth-largest craft brewer in the U. S. — 12th place overall — Gary Fish decided to pour some of his profits into his employees'....MORE
Second time around
• Now more casual, the 'new' Blacksmith maintains a high standard
June 14, 2013 4:00 am
When a late 2011 bankruptcy led restaurateur Gavin McMichael to relinquish two of his three Bend properties, it left the future of his flagship operation, The Blacksmith Restaurant, in doubt. A year....MORE
Neighborhood dining at La Rosa
• The De Rose family brings its 'modern Mexican' to Brookswood
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
La Rosa, the self-described “modern Mexican kitchen" on Bend's west side, has always positioned itself as a neighborhood restaurant. Nearly five years after moving from College Way to NorthWest....MORE
A toehold on fine dining
• Terrebonne Depot serves the Smith Rock community with style
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
The knowledge that one has solid footing, or at least a firm toehold, is important to any new venture. When Kristin and Ian Yurdin first laid their eyes on the old Terrebonne railroad station in the....MORE
Going mobile
• Bend's food carts prepare for a busy summer season
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
As the traditional kickoff to summer, Memorial Day weekend is a coming-out party for most of Bend's mobile kitchens. Those that have removed themselves from view during the cooler months now re-....MORE
Beer Week!
and beer weekends
May 24, 2013 11:00 am
“Brews and Views” is one of the themes during Central Oregon Beer Week, which ends Memorial Day. On Thursday, Wanderlust Tours guide Courtney Braun, left, toasts beer-tasting guests Jim....MORE
Value dining at Mountains Edge
• Sports bar and grill offers bargain-priced meals on Bend's south side
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
I don't expect a lot when I dine in dedicated sports bars. I expect TV sets and pool tables, beer taps and maybe a couple of dart boards. But I don't expect homemade soups and salad dressings, nor....MORE
A step up at Sweet Saigon
• Vietnamese cuisine finds a fine-dining foothold in downtown Bend
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Two years after their Third Street cafe, Pho Viet, brought the unique cuisine of Vietnam to Bend, owners Tan and Tammy Vo decided it was time to step it up a notch. Sweet Saigon was the result. And....MORE
A Worthy experience
• There are pros and cons to dining at Bend's new east-side brewpub
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
I feel like a heretic in saying that I don't absolutely love the new Worthy Brewing Co. Restaurant and Garden. The new craft brewery, which opened the first week of February on Bend's east side, is....MORE
U.S. beer is a hit in Germany
May 2, 2013 4:00 am
BERLIN — Almost 65 years after Allied planes flew Western supplies into blockaded Berlin, a new American import is arriving by air: craft beer. The beer is being flown in as part of a new surge....MORE
Don't call it fast food
• From burgers to taters, 3 small Redmond restaurants offer choices for diners on the go
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
Fast food takes many forms. Franchise shops, such as McDonald's, Taco Bell and KFC, churn out ready-made, drive-through burgers, fries and burritos with a nonstop fury that can make a person's head....MORE
All about sustainability
• Chow's David Touvell creates a flavorful 'vibe' on Newport Avenue
April 19, 2013 4:00 am
Since Chef David Touvell opened Chow at the start of 2008, and soon thereafter made a decision to concentrate solely on breakfasts and lunches, the restaurant has become one of the most popular spots ....MORE
Mexican in the a.m.
• Traditional dishes are served amid bright surroundings at Sabor a Mi!
April 12, 2013 4:00 am
As much as I enjoy good Mexican food, it's always seemed to me that there aren't enough places that serve south-of-the-border breakfasts. Sure, I can get huevos rancheros at many places — but....MORE
A local fave
• Bend Brewing Company in downtown is going strong after 18 years
April 5, 2013 4:00 am
Just because you don't feel like a beer doesn't mean you shouldn't consider dining in a brewpub. Some of the best casual meals in downtown Bend are served at the Bend Brewing Company, the BBC. And....MORE
Dining in The Meadows
• The Sunriver Lodge restaurant is among the region's finest establishments
March 29, 2013 4:00 am
Try not to be surprised when I tell you that I recently enjoyed one of my finest meals of the past year in The Meadows dining room at the Sunriver Lodge. Sunriver doesn't often get the consideration....MORE
Wine, cider growlers near OK
March 27, 2013 4:00 am
SALEM — The Growler Guys, a father-son duo in Bend, have 34 different craft beers on tap, and they would like to add wine to their list. Here’s how it works now: Pull over. Grab your....MORE
Starting from scratch
* Bend's new Eco Bistro serves up fresh, organic dishes (hold the GMOs)
March 22, 2013 4:00 am
Paulina and Mark Hopkins had a dream of owning a restaurant. They knew what they liked — but they had limited experience in the profession. Enter Florence Vincent. A longtime friend of the....MORE
The luck of the Irish
• Hungry? Don't miss the Reuben sandwich at Kelly D's Sports Bar
March 15, 2013 4:00 am
There are only two words that you really need to know when you talk about Kelly D's Sports Bar & Grill: Reuben sandwich. It's doubtful that you'll find a better one than is served in Kelly....MORE
Slam-dunk subs
• A roundup of five shops for those submerged in TV basketball
March 8, 2013 4:00 am
Ah, March Madness: That point in the sports year when college basketball fans cluster around televisions to watch league championships and the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament, one game upon....MORE
From Mexico with love
• Roberto Cardeņas' Rio serves gourmet cuisine in Sisters and Madras
March 1, 2013 4:00 am
Roberto Cardeņas built up a legion of fans during his years preparing meals at leading Mexican restaurants in Bend. His culinary creativity as executive chef at both La Rosa and Amalia's won the....MORE
Lots to love
• Hot Rock Pizza has great salads, panini sandwiches and, yes, pizza
February 22, 2013 4:00 am
If you're like me, you enjoy a good salad with your pizza. That's why it's always perplexed me that so few pizza restaurants offer good fresh greens. More often than not when I go out for pizza I am....MORE
Old school
• Now 31 years old, Roszak's Fish House continues to please its patrons
February 15, 2013 4:00 am
Roszak's Fish House and Prime Rib is old school. And that's exactly what its regular patrons want. Although prices have actually dropped a notch since I last reviewed this northeast Bend restaurant....MORE
Review
Sibling revelry
Family helps Smith Rock Brewing Co. make its mark with tasty food and beers in Redmond
February 8, 2013 4:00 am
It was inevitable, perhaps, that siblings Danielle Stewart and Don Fredrickson would wind up in the brewpub business together. Stewart had run a restaurant in Stockton, Calif., for more than a dozen....MORE
Food for outdoors lovers
• Velvet Lounge and Crow's Feet Commons take different directions in downtown Bend
February 1, 2013 4:00 am
Having a small drinking establishment in downtown Bend may often be a challenge, especially when your kitchen facilities are limited. Two businesses have approached the issue in two very different....MORE
Cozy, tasty, sweet
• 2nd Street deli in Bend offers homespun food and sensational chocolates
January 25, 2013 4:00 am
When your cafe is in a location that gets little or no pedestrian or drive-by traffic, success can be elusive. Somehow, Tricia and Jeremy Pollard are finding a way to make it work at their 2nd Street....MORE
Family-friendly Mexican dining
• Good food and great prices lure diners to Mexi-Fresh & More
January 18, 2013 4:00 am
Salvador Robles' little cafe is just a hole in the wall — a tiny storefront in the Albertson's mall at the south end of Bend. Mexi-Fresh & More seats only two dozen patrons, and with no....MORE
Food from 'across the pond'
• British fare reigns at the Pig & Pound Public House in Redmond
January 11, 2013 4:00 am
What's an English pub doing in the heart of Redmond?Apparently, whatever it wants. And owner Paul Mercer, recently of Camp Sherman's Kokanee Cafe and Sunriver's Trout House, said he hasn't had so....MORE
A flair for innovation
• Surprises abound for diners at downtown Bend's 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
January 4, 2013 4:00 am
There may be no better training for becoming a sushi chef than growing up in a sushi bar. A prime example is Joe Kim Jr., executive chef at 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar in downtown Bend. Kim, 32, grew up....MORE
Hidden treasure
• The Hideaway Tavern features a laid-back atmosphere and a standout menu
December 28, 2012 4:00 am
'If the Victorian Cafe is my kitchen," said Hideaway Tavern owner John Nolan, “then this is my living room."It could become mine as well. Ten years after buying “The Vic" and cementing its ....MORE
Restaurant Review
Village people
East-side bakery is equal to the original with quality breads and soups
December 21, 2012 4:00 am
For more than 16 years, beginning in 1996, Bill and Lauren Kurzman have run a popular bakery on Bend's west side. A loyal clientele has earned the Village Baker a reputation as one of Central....MORE
Thai fine dining at its best
• Noi brings gourmet elegance to Bend's Franklin Crossing building
December 14, 2012 4:00 am
Ten-foot-tall Buddhist temple guardians, their skins forest green and ivory white, their tusks accenting multicolored armor, maintain side-by-side vigilance over the spacious dining room of Bend's....MORE
An oasis for sports lovers
• Redmond's Clock Tower Pub offers games, great grub and a bevy of beers
December 7, 2012 4:00 am
I would never have guessed it before dining there, but some of the best fish and chips in Central Oregon — and some of the tastiest sandwiches — may be found at an off-the-beaten-track....MORE
Basking in the Alpenglow
• Downtown Bend institution still pleases the taste buds in its 2nd home
November 30, 2012 4:00 am
Since moving to new digs in 2007, Alpenglow Cafe hasn't missed a step. OK, prices have gone up about $1 across the board since the cafe vacated its longtime Bond Street premises — where the....MORE
A smooth transition
• Mother's Cafe on Bend's east side offers a light and healthy cuisine
November 23, 2012 4:00 am
Dedicated patrons of Mother's Juice Cafe on Bend's west side may not have noticed the subtle name change that came when the little restaurant established a second location, just off Greenwood Avenue, ....MORE
Meanwhile, back at the Ranch
• Redmond's Coyote Ranch serves a solid steak-and-seafood menu
November 16, 2012 4:00 am
David Shurtleff is a contractor by trade. But to scores of Redmond-area steak lovers, he owns the best restaurant in town. Since opening the spacious Coyote Ranch, just off U. S. Highway 97 on the....MORE
Traditional Arabic cuisine
• Palestinian restaurateur brings family recipes to downtown Bend
November 9, 2012 4:00 am
The owner of the Mazza Bistro, a new Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Bend, is not just another face in the crowd. In fact, Michel (Mike) Shehadeh might be one of the most prominent Arab-....MORE
A slice of paradise
• Pete Wojda's Little Pizza Paradise sets roots in Bend's Cascade Village
November 2, 2012 4:00 am
When it comes to pizza, Pete Wojda takes a scientist's approach. The owner of Little Pizza Paradise in the Cascade Village Shopping Center says that precision is the key to consistency in making a....MORE
Love barbecue? Think breakfast!
• Baldy's welcomes Bend's morning crowd at new east-side restaurant
October 26, 2012 4:00 am
Out on Bend's east side, breakfast cafes have been few and far between. With the notable exception of the venerable Jake's Diner and a couple of supermarkets, it's been hard to find anything more....MORE
Downtown
Support for ban on smoking in Bend core
October 19, 2012 4:00 am
More than three out of four Bend residents are bothered by second-hand smoke and would support some type of public smoking ban downtown, a recent survey found. According to survey results released....MORE
Welcome to The Porch
• Get to know Sisters' outstanding new restaurant
October 19, 2012 4:00 am
I want to tell you about Sisters' newest best restaurant — The Porch. Surprised? So was I. Caryl Hosler, formerly of Jen's Garden and Thyme, opened the restaurant in late June with her son, Jon....MORE
The Crux of the matter
Bend's newest brewpub brings style to a former midcity garage
October 12, 2012 4:00 am
The new Crux Fermentation Project is an impressive addition to Central Oregon's burgeoning roster of craft brewpubs. Its late June opening was highly anticipated by beer aficionados, in part because....MORE
A delicious surprise
• Taqueria los Jalapenos has been in the same location for 18 years
October 5, 2012 4:00 am
Sometimes it's the tiniest, most easily overlooked restaurants that offer some of the best food. Such is the case with Taqueria los Jalapenos, which I have driven past on Greenwood Avenue for years....MORE
In praise of the 'new' Jackalope
• Chef Tim Garling has realized his dream in downtown Bend
September 28, 2012 4:00 am
All you really need to know about downtown Bend's “new" Jackalope Grill is that its chef-owner has branded it with his own name. It is no longer merely the Jackalope Grill. It is now Tim....MORE
New York style
• Pastrami Old World Deli in Bend picks up where Letzer's left off
September 21, 2012 4:00 am
Central Oregon's only Jewish-style New York deli has what might seem an unlikely location: in a corner of the Re/Max Key Properties real-estate building, opposite Chase Bank on Franklin Avenue in....MORE
Pillar of the community
• Prineville's Solstice Brewing Company offers good, family-friendly food
September 14, 2012 4:00 am
The most prominent landmark in Ochoco National Forest is Steins Pillar. The 350-foot-tall volcanic plug, 15 miles northeast of Prineville, was named for one Major Enoch Steen, who led a U. S. cavalry....MORE
Mediocre McMenamins
Food and service 'not that good' at the Old St. Francis School in Bend
September 7, 2012 4:00 am
This is how an online dictionary defines the word “mediocre": “Of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate."That's exactly how I describe my recent dining....MORE
Heavenly hopes
Angel Thai is off and running at its new location on Bend's west side
August 31, 2012 4:00 am
Here's a vote of cautious praise for Angel Thai Westside, which opened in early June on College Way near Newport Avenue. Having moved into the same low-key plaza cafe that, over the years, has been....MORE
The price is right at Schlotzsky's
East-side Bend deli balances imperfect food with good service
August 24, 2012 4:00 am
The young schoolgirl left no doubt as to what she thinks of Schlotzsky's Deli on Bend's east side: “This place is awesome!" she said. The girl's raves about her individual pizza were echoed by....MORE
Red Dog & 7th Street Cascade Lakes Brewing in Redmond
Food and drink at the 7th Street Brew House and Red Dog Depot don't disappoint
August 17, 2012 4:00 am
In these days of rapid growth in Central Oregon's craft-brewing industry, the Cascade Lakes Brewing Company has taken on the appearance of a senior citizen. In fact, it was as recently as 1994 that....MORE
A change in Seasons
• Seventh Mountain restaurant embraces the casual-dining concept
August 10, 2012 4:00 am
Long known as the fine-dining establishment at the Seventh Mountain Resort, Seasons has a new look — a casual one. And it works. In keeping with the recent property makeover undertaken by the....MORE
What's in a name?
El Caporal West has a new name — Amanda's — but the same menu
August 3, 2012 4:00 am
When Roberto Anaya and his brother, Carlos, split up their El Caporal restaurant group in 2006, they faced a question of title. It sufficed, for a while, to refer to Bend's east-side location as El....MORE
Kokanee’s culinary renaissance
• Chef Matt Neltner makes it worth the drive to Camp Sherman
July 27, 2012 4:00 am
Sometimes a good chef simply needs a change of scenery to realize his potential. Such is the case with Matt Neltner, who left the Deschutes Brewery Public House in Bend in February after five years....MORE
A pizza place for locavores
• Bend's Local Slice emphasizes seasonal ingredients in a simple cuisine
July 20, 2012 4:00 am
Some chefs are purely artists, their major concern the subtleties of flavors expressed in the dishes they prepare. David Touvell is as creative in the kitchen as almost any of them — but he is a ....MORE
Behind the eight ball
Fox's Billiard Lounge is a better place to play pool than to eat
July 13, 2012 4:00 am
There may be no better place in Central Oregon to put a little reverse English on a cue ball than at Fox's Billiard Lounge. The Newport Avenue establishment, which opened on Bend's west side three....MORE
Gambling on the Cottonwood
• Fine-dining restaurant at the Warm Springs casino is a good bet
July 6, 2012 4:00 am
You may consider this a surprise, but the best restaurant between Deschutes County and Mount Hood's Timberline Lodge is in a casino. I myself was surprised to discover the level of food and service at ....MORE
Bend man seeks space for food carts, patrons
July 5, 2012 4:00 am
Portland might have a reputation for its nearly 700 food carts. But Bend could add to its food-cart credentialswith a proposed open-air covered structure in northwest Bend for people to eat food....MORE
Crux Fermentation Project
Bend taps new brewpub
July 1, 2012 4:00 am
Crux Fermentation Project's brewpub is open for business in Bend, but the company's ales have yet to hit the taps.“The Northwest pale is still about five days away,” said brewmaster Larry ....MORE
Say Hola! to downtown Bend
• Mexican-Peruvian restaurant opens a fourth Central Oregon location
June 29, 2012 4:00 am
Marcos Rodriguez, managing partner of the rapidly growing Hola! group of Mexican-Peruvian restaurants, is a man who rarely sits still. After opening the first Hola! in east Bend's Forum Shopping....MORE
Dining at Bend's Barrio
• New downtown eatery serves up Spanish-style dishes and flavors
June 22, 2012 4:00 am
Few things are as important in a restaurant's success as finding a level of consistency — both in the quality of its cuisine and in the service it offers. Barrio, the self-described....MORE
Just like Japan
• East side's Bend-o Bento serves up authentic home-style box lunches
June 15, 2012 4:00 am
In Japan, the words for “meal” and “cooked rice” are the same: “gohan.”When you ask if someone has eaten, you are actually saying: Have you had rice?Thus, it....MORE
Hike to highlight plants for beer
June 9, 2012 4:00 am
Registration is under way for a guided, beer-themed hike through the Deschutes Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve. The land trust and Deschutes Brewery are putting on a free Beers Made By....MORE
Home, home on the Range
• Chef Adrian Carpenter inspires fine dining in a casual setting at Brasada Ranch
June 8, 2012 4:00 am
It's time to add Range at Brasada Ranch to your list of the top restaurants in Central Oregon. By any measure — quality cuisine, efficient and attentive service, romantic atmosphere — the....MORE
COCC may add more brewing classes
June 5, 2012 4:00 am
Responding to the growth of the region’s beer industry, Central Oregon Community College could be expanding its selection of brewing classes in the coming months. COCC currently offers home-....MORE
Northwest News
Ashland brewery ranked among Top 5 greenest businesses in state
June 4, 2012 4:00 am
ASHLAND — It's one thing to talk about sustainability as a pursuit and lifestyle — it's another to live it. Ashland's Standing Stone Brewing Co., the downtown food and brew spot, continued ....MORE
OUTDOOR DINING
Enjoy summer to its fullest with outdoor dining options
June 1, 2012 4:00 am
There are hundreds of restaurants in Central Oregon that offer outdoor dining, in spaces that range from a few tables on the sidewalk to elaborate riverside patios, tree-shaded decks and seating....MORE
Dining alfresco
• Here's a handful of suggestions for dinner, lunch and breakfast outside
June 1, 2012 4:00 am
The question came from my editor: What restaurants would I recommend to local diners in search of an alfresco meal?I wavered. Would they want breakfast, lunch or dinner? Would they want a patio in....MORE
Eating raw & vegan
Sarah's Cafe introduces a new nutritious dining element to Bend
May 25, 2012 4:00 am
I would be lying if I said I had any real basis on which to assess the food at Sarah's Raw & Vegan Cafe. I know food, but I am an omnivore. I have worked in the restaurant industry, but I don't recall ....MORE
A tap for every taste
May 22, 2012 4:00 am
Bartender Michelle Borchin pours beer for a customer from one of 12 local-beer taps at Cascade West Grub and Ale House in Bend on Monday evening. Central Oregon Beer Week lasts through Sunday, and....MORE
Healthy food for beer lovers
• Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe offers imaginative and tasty dishes
May 18, 2012 4:00 am
“Healthy” is not a word that one normally uses when describing pub fare. But the new Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe is out to change that impression. Call this new cafe near Central....MORE
Thirsty for something new?
May 17, 2012 4:00 am
Chelsea Woodmansee sips a sample of a Wasatch Brewery product during a tasting event at the Platypus Pub in Bend on Wednesday. Beer enthusiasts can meet Three Creeks Brewery Head Brewer Pat Shea....MORE
Ready for takeoff
• Bend’s Airport Cafe serves solid breakfast and lunch fare
May 11, 2012 4:00 am
Bold diners who venture east of Bend looking for Tibetan yak, Nalgai antelope or other exotic game meats may come away sorely disappointed when they learn that chef David Hatfield no longer wields a....MORE
Beer week brews
May 10, 2012 4:00 am
Central Oregon will hold its first Beer Week from May 21 to 27. Events include tastings, beer dinners, special tours and opportunities to meet local brewers. The week will culminate with Mt. Bachelor....MORE
Eugene s whiteaker neighborhood
Regional brewery district forming
May 4, 2012 4:00 am
The fledgling brewery industry in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood is beginning to take flight, with Lane County’s three leading breweries all planning expansions in the quirky....MORE
Oh brother!
• The food and service at Brother Jon’s new location is inconsistent
May 4, 2012 4:00 am
The restaurant space at the southwest corner of Greenwood Avenue and Bond Street in Bend has been a classic underachiever since it first opened as the Decoy Bar and Grill in late 2007. Initially as....MORE
Dutch Bros. to benefit MDA
April 28, 2012 4:00 am
Dutch Bros. Coffee will donate all proceeds collected from 5:30 a. m. to 11 p. m. on May 4 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The company hosts “MDA Day” in honor of co-founder Dane....MORE
Correction
April 27, 2012 4:00 am
In a story headlined “Redmond may get third brewery,” which appeared Saturday, April 14, on Page C3, the country in which the city of Pilsen lies was reported incorrectly. Pilsen is in....MORE
The magic touch
• La Magie Bakery brings a French flair to downtown Bend
April 27, 2012 4:00 am
Di Long didn’t start out to be a baker. The driving force behind La Magie Bakery in downtown Bend, Long (her first name is pronounced “dee”) is a member of a well-established family....MORE
Room to grow
• Service at Takoda’s in Sisters is terrific, but the food could use some work
April 20, 2012 4:00 am
The task of being a restaurant critic isn’t all fun and games. From time to time, I come upon an establishment to which I would love to give a glowing review, but responsibility to my readers....MORE
Oasis of Indian cuisine
• As Bend’s South Asian outpost, Taj Palace is hit and miss on the food
April 13, 2012 4:00 am
I ate last week at a wonderful Indian restaurant in metropolitan Portland. It served to remind me how much I enjoy really good South Asian cuisine. It’s not that Bend’s Taj Palace....MORE
(The new) Deschutes Brewery
• Bend landmark looks terrific, but prices are up and food is inconsistent
April 6, 2012 4:00 am
The decision to expand the Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend was not made overnight. In fact, according to Gary Fish, founder and chief executive officer of Deschutes Brewery, it was two ....MORE
Last call for troubled bar
• Boondocks is closing, leaving a legacy of violence, violations — and myriad police calls
March 31, 2012 4:00 am
Christmas weekend was quiet at Boondocks Bar & Grill. The Bend Police didn't show up. That's not normal for the downtown nightclub, especially on a weekend. In fact, it's more likely than not police....MORE
Incidents demonstrate trouble at Boondocks
March 31, 2012 4:00 am
A selection of 10 incidents cited by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to demonstrate Boondocks' “history of serious and persistent problems.”• Sept. 26, 2010, 12:25 a. m.: A Bend ....MORE
OLCC, Notice of Proposed License Cancellation
March 31, 2012 4:00 am
The legal notice from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission regarding advising Boondocks it is losing its license to operate. Open publication - Free publishing - More alcohol....MORE
A secret to savor
• Palmer’s Cafe in Bend offers heartfelt service and meals from scratch
March 30, 2012 4:00 am
It is presented on business cards as the “best-kept secret in town,” but I hadn’t been in Palmer’s Cafe for more than five minutes one morning before I fell in love with this....MORE
A little country comfort
• Everyone feels at home at Big O Country Nook in Redmond
March 23, 2012 4:00 am
Leo Plass, 100 years young, strode without a cane into Redmond's Big O Country Nook restaurant and seated himself beside a window. As a server addressed him by name, he ordered a hamburger steak and....MORE
Brewery with a big thirst for H2O gives back
Deschutes plans to lease water rights to return billions of gallons to its river namesake
March 18, 2012 4:00 am
The stretch of the Deschutes River north of Bend will be a little less parched in summers to come as a result of a new initiative launched by Deschutes Brewery. Bend’s largest brewery will be....MORE
A fragile China Doll
• East-side Bend restaurant serves an uninspired fast-food buffet menu
March 16, 2012 4:00 am
For a hungry diner looking for a quick, cheap Chinese-food fix, I suppose China Doll might be a suitable choice. But it wouldn’t be mine. Like a Panda Express for your parents’ generation....MORE
Raising the bar at Elevation
• Students offer fine dining at the Cascade Culinary Institute restaurant
March 9, 2012 4:00 am
Teaching the culinary arts is not as obvious a process as an outsider might expect. There are surprises around every educational corner, as Thor Erickson, chef instructor at the Cascade Culinary....MORE
Carnivores' delight
Big Al's Fire House Grill has cornered the Powell Butte market
March 2, 2012 4:00 am
The crudely lettered sign will tell you everything you need to know:“Vegetarians 20 Miles,” it reads, with an arrow pointing roughly in the direction of Bend. Big Al's Fire House Grill is....MORE
Home-brewing horror
An exploding bottle sent him to the hospital, but quick thinking saved his life
February 26, 2012 4:00 am
Matt Vogel would happily recite the number of stitches it took to seal up the wound that curves across his left wrist, but the truth is, he has no idea. And he doubts his doctors know the number....MORE
Chapel of suds
• Visit the Platypus Pub in Bend for beer, not for the food and service
February 24, 2012 4:00 am
If you worship beer — if you love to drink it, critique it, talk about it, and especially make it yourself — by all means, hasten to The Brew Shop on Third Street in Bend. Occupying the....MORE
A taste of Portugal
• Cafe Sintra adapts Iberian flavors for patrons in Bend and Sunriver
February 17, 2012 4:00 am
Manuel Niny dos Santos grew up in a seaside suburb of Lisbon, Portugal, called Sintra. When he was 5 years old, his mother opened a gourmet restaurant — and his life changed forever.“It....MORE
A charming bungalow
• McKay Cottage serves tasty homemade lunches and breakfasts
February 10, 2012 4:00 am
For years now, the McKay Cottage Restaurant on Bend's north side has been on my short list of go-to spots for casual, gourmet breakfast dining in Central Oregon. Only now have I discovered that its....MORE
A classy hangout
• NorthWest Crossing’s portello winecafe offers an array of foods, wines
February 3, 2012 4:00 am
Whenever I’m in the mood to join Bend friends for a glass of wine and a few small bites, and I don’t feel like running the downtown gauntlet, there’s one meeting place that comes to ....MORE
Brew Wërks to start brewery
February 2, 2012 4:00 am
For Old Mill Brew Wërks, progress is brewing. The Bend company has existed as a pub in the Old Mill District since 2010, serving beers produced at Bend’s Silver Moon Brewing, according to....MORE
A Sunriver hideaway
Lars Johnson's South Bend Bistro offers fine bistro-style dining
January 27, 2012 4:00 am
You may remember the accent-challenged Swedish chef from “The Muppet Show”: “So, de beency, bouncy burger, eh?”But if you don't also know the Swedish chef who holds court in....MORE
A salute to the ocean's bounty
Now seven years old, Kanpai in Bend continues to lure sushi lovers
January 20, 2012 4:00 am
Justin Cook, the owner and aptly named executive chef of Bend's Kanpai Sushi & Sake Bar, is an avid surfer and diver. Even though he lives hours from the Pacific, he rejoices in the swells and curls....MORE
Once in a Silver Moon
• Popular brewpub has good food to match its award-winning beers
January 13, 2012 4:00 am
On any given Monday night in Bend, a half-dozen retired foresters gather at a large round table in the Silver Moon Brewery’s taproom to quaff beers, tell stories and otherwise reminisce about....MORE
Oregon news
New face in the growing Eugene brewpub scene
January 9, 2012 4:00 am
Lane County’s growing band of brewers soon will get another member — Falling Sky Brewing Co. The grand opening of the brew house, tucked in an alley just south of 13th Avenue, between....MORE
Setting the Table has been tough
January 9, 2012 4:00 am
A nonprofit restaurant seems simple enough:Recruit volunteers to help prepare and serve food. Offer meals at set prices but vow to feed everyone who enters, regardless of their ability to pay. Then....MORE
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- Diverson Familiar en Espanol/ Family Fun Storytime in Spanish | Wed 06/19 10:30a.m. | Redmond Public Library, Redmond
- Preschool Parade Storytime | Wed 06/19 11a.m. | Redmond Public Library, Redmond
- "Sleep Well Workshop" | Wed 06/19 noon-1:30p.m. | Bend Senior Center, Bend
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