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In late 2011, three lifelong friends and Redmond locals talked about starting a brewery. Nothing more than craft beer fans at the time, says co-owner Brian Mitchell, “There was a strong appeal to be a part of what seemed to be a fun and exciting industry.” It was a simple and earnest desire and, quickly, what […]
Temperatures this past weekend were unseasonably high and although baleful in some respects, the warm temperatures and beautiful blue skies encouraged many Central Oregonians out of the house and into the great outdoors. The average temperature in Bend for the month of March is normally between 40ยบ F and 50ยบ F. This past weekend, Bendites […]
In the 2000 runaway hit, O Brother Where Art Thou?, the mandolin plays as central a role as George Clooney’s quirky and musical hobo; the instrument’s plucky yet mellifluous sound adding a distinctive hook to the soundtrack. Although relatively obscure 15 years ago, the mandolin was hugely popular during the 1930s Depression Era. Over the […]
For the past five years, the Bend Rock Gym has been hosting a competitive bouldering series called “Boulder Bashes.” But, these events have largely been self-contained to the climbers there to show off their skills. That is, until last weekend. On Saturday, the Bend Rock Gym hosted its final “Boulder Bash” of the season—and, Bend’s […]
The scene is bucolic as I arrive at Gunpowder Roasting Ranch. The sun is warm, the air is fresh; goat and pigs are in pasture. At 10 acres, Gunpowder Ranch is modest and easily missed when driving along Marsh Road just a few miles northeast of Tumalo, but it is not soon forgotten. Started just […]
Fifteen students huddle around a table as Cascade Culinary Institute Chef Julian Darwin demonstrates how to prepare, cook and enjoy an affordable and deliciously healthy meal with the self-possession of a 30-year kitchen veteran. As part of a six-week cooking program, called Cooking Matters, Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) eligible Deschutes County residents are part […]
There is an odd, yet soothing rhythm and clanging at Orion Forge, a 1,000-square-foot warehouse that feels as if it could double as a modern day car garage for Connor MacLeod from Highlander. In the center, a forge blazes at more than 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit and a double-horned anvil is anchored nearby, still red-hot from […]
Plush couches adorn a beautifully restored Bruce Wayne-sized fireplace. Thoughtfully hung bike rims pay friendly tribute to the town’s outdoor culture. And high-top bar tables made of three and a half-inch-thick maple invite both personal and business communions alike to Athletic Club of Bend’s newly opened culinary treat, Bistro 28. Replacing the once popular Scanlon’s, […]
Tucked away in a commercial section of Bend’s east side, natural-colored juniper siding frames an otherwise bland commercial building, and hints at a keen craftsmanship that spills (yes, pun intended) over into the beer and characters of Bridge 99 Brewery. A little more than a year ago, co-owners Trever Hawman and Rob Kramer, who work […]
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