Eric Flowers

It's a fact of life in Central Oregon that many of your friends will move away to the big city (i.e. Portland) at some point to chase things like romance, nightlife and living wages. Next month one of Quick Bite's best "friends" is making the move to the big city. Deschutes Brewery launches its new Portland location May 2. The brewery is hosting a media event April 25, allowing a sneak peek at the new digs. The brewery is located in swanky Pearl District and will offer a similar selection of craft brews and pub food that has made Deschutes famous. Unlike other friends who don't write or call, Deschutes will stay connected to Central Oregon. In fact it's not really leaving at all, just branching out. Take care of her Portland. She's one of our best friends.

As I sit at my little round table at the Martini Bar waiting for the rest of my party, my cell phone rings.
My friends are at the Old Mill Martini Bar. “Aren’t we eating dinner?” they ask.
“Do they even serve food at the Downtown Martini Bar?”
Like many other diners, my friends didn’t know that behind Bendistillery’s velvet curtain sits a tiny kitchen from which 16 different dishes appear. This is a common misperception about downtown’s spot for locally brewed spirits and custom crafted adult beverages.

As I sit at my little round table at the Martini Bar waiting for the rest of my party, my cell phone rings.
My friends are at the Old Mill Martini Bar. "Aren't we eating dinner?" they ask.
"Do they even serve food at the Downtown Martini Bar?"
Like many other diners, my friends didn't know that behind Bendistillery's velvet curtain sits a tiny kitchen from which 16 different dishes appear. This is a common misperception about downtown's spot for locally brewed spirits and custom crafted adult beverages.