The bold and delectable smells of Barrio, the popular Latin-inspired restaurant in downtown, are now making their way around Bend. That would be the work of Barrio’s new food truck, which chef/owner Stephen Draheim launched just last year. Though it may seem like Barrio is jumping on the ever-growing bandwagon, the food truck is actually […]
Russ Axon
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Performing Priestess
Esmรฉ Patterson mystifies with new sounds, new life
The first thing Esmé Patterson does is warn me: “I’m about to get a tattoo today, so I might be kind of distracted.” Even though we’re on the phone, the singer’s light laugh rings clear like one of her songs. “I just felt like getting a tattoo today. It’s just something I like. I don’t […]
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Is Your Body Weighing You Down?
One of the most intimidating and overwhelming aspects of going to a gym is all the equipment. There is so much equipment there! Treadmills, barbells, those Bowflex-style ones with all the handles and strings that make no sense. And for fitness newbies who don’t know how to operate these contraptions, gym equipment can quickly turn […]
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Climbing to a Better You
People need to climb mountains. Seriously. It’s some sort of primal human urge to want to get to the very top of something, no matter how high up it is. Real mountains, though, are best left to professionals, those individuals with ridiculously huge forearms who always seem to kick ass on that Ninja Warrior show. […]
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Breaking Barriers
Spork expands, adds new designs
Since firing up the engines of a converted Airstream food truck in 2009, Spork has been breaking culinary barriers in Bend. The restaurant’s unique blend of global dishes and eco-conscious methods led to the establishment of a brick and mortar location in 2013. With the addition of classic cocktails and local flair, Spork quickly became […]