Sara Roth

Goats have a long and storied history in farming cultures. One of the first domesticated animals, goats are still vital to many cultures and cuisines around the world – except for the United States. But this is changing. Goat cheese has earned a place in foodie circles and restaurants, and goat meat isn't far behind. But a stigma persists. I recently mentioned that I was writing about goat meat in the Source Weekly offices and at least three staffers grimaced. Some said it was tough and tasteless, some were turned off by the animal itself. But goat is an incredibly healthy meat, with less cholesterol and as many calories as chicken. Furthermore, goat cheese is a tasty alternative for those who don't like or can't eat traditional cheese.

Bend's dining scene has two faces – there's New Bend, where the recent proliferation of haute cuisine has upstaged good old-fashioned cooking, and then there's Old Bend, where large portions, non-eyebrow-raising prices and straightforward preparations predominate.
Kayo Oakley is on a mission to bring back old-school dining in Bend and he may be the most qualified man to do so. Oakley, formerly of Kayo's Dinner House, Kayo's Roadhouse and Kayo's Sports Bar, may be the most prolific restaurateur in Bend's history – and he's not done yet. He recently resurrected his namesake Dinner House in the old Rustic River location on 3rd Street.

Bend's dining scene has two faces – there's New Bend, where the recent proliferation of haute cuisine has upstaged good old-fashioned cooking, and then there's Old Bend, where large portions, non-eyebrow-raising prices and straightforward preparations predominate.
Kayo Oakley is on a mission to bring back old-school dining in Bend and he may be the most qualified man to do so. Oakley, formerly of Kayo's Dinner House, Kayo's Roadhouse and Kayo's Sports Bar, may be the most prolific restaurateur in Bend's history – and he's not done yet. He recently resurrected his namesake Dinner House in the old Rustic River location on 3rd Street.