Anthony’s is a Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving local catches plus regional wines and beer at the Old Mill. The best deal at happy hour are the $6.50 libations; the House Manhattan will have you happy in no time. The best of season “spiked” lemonade is cranberry until spring. The fun foods are sized for […]
Lisa Sipe
Food Writer | The Source Weekly
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Redefining the Coffee Experience
New Riff taproom explores coffee in new ways—and offers much more
Twist open a bottle of Riff Cold Brewed Coffee and you’re welcomed to flavor-forward coffee with notes often found in wine—such as cherry, golden raisin and dark chocolate. Without the heat, the process is milder on the beans and creates a less-acidic cup. When I heard that Paul Evers—who’s worked with craft beverage brands including […]
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Batter’s Out For The Pancake Wagon
After two and a half years, The Pancake Wagon, a food cart that introduced Bend to the purrito, or pancake burrito, is saying goodbye. The announcement came via Facebook: “After experiencing several tragic events in our lives in 2017-2018, we did our best to keep the wagon-a-rollin.’ An angel in the form of a loved […]
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Jackalope Grill Hosts All-Oyster Dinner
Celebrate a culinary delight, the oyster, at the Jackalope Grill’s 10th annual all-oyster dinner. Throughout the evening you’ll try Pacific, Kumomoto, Shigoku, Luna Bella, Pickering Passage, Willipa Bay and Goose Point oysters. The five-course menu includes alder smoked oyster, fresh oyster selection, Northwest-style oyster pan roast with shrimp and shitake mushroom, oysters Florentine and a […]
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Bridging the Gap Between Cocktail and Mocktail
Seedlip masters the art of sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks
Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers, Arnold Palmer: all attempts at creating non-alcoholic beverages. What they have in common is a syrupy sweet backbone with little reference to the pungent flavors you find in cocktails like a Manhattan or Negroni, which are made mostly with spirits. Order a lime and soda and it’s less sugary but has […]
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That Guy’s Bistro Grand Opening in Redmond
That Guy’s Bistro, a food cart featuring flatbreads served as pizzas, or with Philly cheesesteak-inspired sandwich fillings, wrapped like a taco, opens Feb. 15. That Guy’s Bistro will be part of the new General Duffy’s Food Truck lot located on Forest Avenue, backing up to the Busy Chef commercial kitchen and event center and across […]
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Change is Hard, Try This
Small changes, prep and intuition for health and vitality
There are a lot of reasons to change what you eat, including weight loss, health improvement or environmental reasons. Any diet change can be difficult, so I asked people in the fitness community for advice. Boring can be good “Change is hard, like, really, really hard,” said Aaron Tandem, a coach at Empowered Strength. “There’s […]
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Year of the Pig at Spork
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the year of the pig. The animal represents good fortune, wealth and luck. To celebrate, Spork is hosting a Lunar New Year Dinner with a plated and buffet Far East feast. An a la carte custom bar menu will be available and there are two seatings for the […]
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Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
Learn how to decorate cookies like a pro to give your valentine a sweet treat at Bend Cookie Company. Class includes all supplies and students leave with nine to 12 cookies. Two sessions, including a ladies night and a family class, are open with two times each. Family class is for kids ages 8 and […]
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Too Sweet Cakes Turns One
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Too Sweet Cakes with owner Shelbi Blok. The evening includes music by The Parnells, a balloon installation by The Indigo Bride and plenty of free treats. Too Sweet Cakes specializes in cookies, pastries and celebration cakes. Too Sweet Cakes One Year Celebration Sat., Feb. 9, 5-8pm 1012 SE Cleveland Square […]