Small Bites

Published 12:00 am Friday, May 13, 2016

Small Bites

South-side pasta — The Pasta House Bar and Grill opened May 3 in the Bend Factory Stores on South Third Street. Filling the former location of Si Señor, the restaurant offers salads, pasta and sandwiches, including an authentic New Orleans-style muffuletta. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 61334 S. Highway 97, Bend; www.pastahousebend.com, 541-797-6622.

Give a hoot — The Brown Owl was scheduled to open this week (May 9) in the Box Factory, formerly the Old Mill Marketplace, according to owner-chef Lisandro Ramos. The kitchen remains in the original food cart, parked just outside, but diners may then take their orders to dine indoors, where there is a full bar. 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend; www.brownowlbend.com, 541-213-8810.

Dine with a view — The Riverhouse on the Deschutes has opened its renamed restaurant, Currents, after a major renovation. Executive chef Mark Hosack, previously of Portland’s Hotel deLuxe, offers a menu of innovative and regionally sourced Pacific Northwest cuisine. Open 6 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 11 p.m. every day. 3075 N Highway 97, Bend; www.currentsbend.com, 541-389-3111.

—John Gottberg Anderson