Captured by Porches is an inventive, if not odd name for a brewery—less so, however, after considering the fact that a porch is actually a pretty great place to be “captured.” Porches are for lazy conversations, sunset watching and beer sipping, which is exactly how the CbP brewers spent their early years—captured on each other’s […]
James Williams
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Bounce or Bust
How the OLCC is turning the screws on area doormen
Velvet Lounge, a popular downtown bar decorated with reclaimed lumber and local art, is a quiet place to grab a drink with friends; it is not a raging nightclub, an ambience underscored by the smiling, 150-pound young man who checks IDs at the door. He is there to streamline the bar and keep underage kids […]
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Best Lunch
Jackson’s Corner
Jackson’s wins best lunch year after year because it serves tasty, regionally sourced food for a fair price. But the neighborhood establishment does the little things well, too. Jackson's caters to all tastes by offering seasonal salads, brick-oven pizzas, hulking sandwiches and fresh soups. A huge beer cooler offers worldly selections and complements the local […]
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Most Unique Subaru:
The Orange Beast
In the Pacific Northwest, the land of Subarus, it’s hard to stand out as an owner of said Japanese all-wheel-drive vehicle. There are obvious eras of Outback station wagons, noticeable by their gradual increase in size and horsepower. But the real gems are the older models. Remember the stumpy little Justy? Its short wheelbase and […]
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Best Movie Selection
Tin Pan Theater
Every good city needs an art house movie theater. As of 2012 Bend has had its very own, thanks to Tin Pan Theater. Tucked away in what also happens to be our favorite alley, Tin Pan Alley, in an area some are trying to label the Minnesota District, is the little 28-seat theater, right next […]
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Best Dressed City Councilor
Victor Chudowsky
When debating weighty city topics like the Surface Water Improvement Project, Mirror Pond and sewer upgrades, it is important to look good. Or at least look like you care. Newly elected Councilor Victor Chudowsky cares. But not too much. It’s not like he’s showing up like he’s going to the Oscars. But a nice pair […]
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Best Barber Shop
Bond Street Barber Shop
Barbershops are enjoying a resurgence, which is good news. As our lives become increasingly inundated with pocket-sized computers and various other apps, screens and social media sites, personal interactions have become less frequent. While we love an iPhone as much as the next nerd, we’re also happy to stroll down to Bond Street Barbers, get […]
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10 Barrel’s Tonya Cornett on NPR
Tonya Cornett One of America’s best brewers, 10 Barrel’s Tonya Cornett, was on NPR today! Listen here. While the topic, “The Renaissance Of American Craft Beer,” doesn’t exactly sound like news, it’s cool that NPR is highlighting the divergent paths microbreweries are taking—sours, Belgians, strong ales, spiced beers. Also cool that they tapped Cornett (the […]
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Remembering Firefighter John Hammack
We’re deeply saddened by the recent passing of John Hammack, (58 as reported by The Oregonian and 60 as reported by The Washington Post), of Madras, a firefighter who lost his life while working a recent fire in the Mt. Washington Wilderness near Dugout Lake. Hammack, a longtime logger, and his crew partner, Norman Crawford, […]
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Video of the Week: “Prison is for people who never roller skated”
Hahahahahaha. Awesome.
