Surrounded by potted plants, trailing vines and garden boxes overflowing with yellow, orange and red nasturtiums, I sat outside in a private, interior courtyard nestled behind the Jackalope Grill downtown, with string lights dotted above me. Since 2005, Timothy Garling has been chef and partner at the Jackalope Grill. The European-inspired restaurant with Northwest flair […]
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Nutrition Tip of the Week: Heart Disease
Heart Disease, the leading cause of death in the US- High Blood pressure, High Cholesterol, Angina, Heart Attack, Stroke, Artherosclerosis( clogged arteries). Statin drug sales are running over $150 billion globally, these drugs have many alarming side effects. Did you know you can prevent and even cure heart disease with diet? Plant based diets show amazing […]
Taps & Tacos Grand Opening
Worthy Brewing’s second restaurant, Taps & Tacos, officially opens downtown very soon, serving artful tacos that defy the norm, paired with local craft beer. What’s an artful taco? Worthy Brewing chef, Kyle Nicholson, says, “Think roasted cochinita pork tacos, smoked brisket with tomatillo-avocado relish and salsas made from scratch.” In addition, you’ll find new takes […]
Less Than 30 Miles
It’s no secret that growing veggies in Central Oregon can be, shall we say, challenging? Nightly 30 to 40-degree temperature drops, frost as late as July 4 and as early as Aug. 15, epic wind storms, blazing sunny days… it can be a daunting whirlwind. From the beginners to the 30-year vets, here’s a chance […]
Dock Dinners Feature PNW Restaurants & Wineries at The Suttle Lodge
A few of the most interesting food events this summer are happening at The Suttle Lodge, including live music shows and a series of intimate long table dinners on the dock. Chefs from four restaurants will be featured: Maya Lovelace of Mae; Sam Smith of Middle Eastern restaurant Tusk, named one of America’s best new restaurants […]
Back to Back Wins for Local Top Chef
The competition for Bend’s Top Chef took place recently at the Bite of Bend. Chef teams from Bos Taurus, The Suttle Lodge, Sunriver Resort, Currents, Jackalope Grill, Ronin Sushi, Rockin’ Dave’s and Deschutes Brewery competed in the middle of downtown Bend in an open-air kitchen in front of a live audience. The Top Chef trophy […]
Nutrition Tip of the Week: Water
Most of us are functioning with our bodies severely dehydrated! Think of a grape shriveling up to a raisin, this is what our brain and internal organs do when dehydrated. Our bodies are made up of 75% water. Dehydration can cause problems with blood pressure, pain, digestion and a myriad of other health ailments. We […]
Scout’s Mobile Refresher Hits the Streets
Bend’s favorite food cart (and the Food Cart of the Year in our 2018 Restaurant Guide), Scoutpost, has opened its second cartโand this one is oh so sweet. Scout’s Mobile Refresher is serving up ice cream, fresh donut holes and dipping sauces. You won’t be able to miss the ballet-slipper-pink cart covered with huge, hand-painted […]
From Romance Writer to Farm-to-Table Author
Dating weird guys in Alaska led Sara Rishforth to write “Bend Food: Stories of Local Farms and Kitchens.” Rishforth grew up in South Carolina but lived in Alaska for eight years before moving to Central Oregon. While in the 49th state, she had dating experiences so interesting that they inspired her to write a series […]
Uber Eats Launches in Bend
Uber Eats is now in Bend. You can get food delivered to your door from dozens of local restaurants using the Uber Eats App. A few of the standouts include Barrio, Boxwood Kitchen, Hola!, We’re the Wurst and Wild Oregon Foods. Deliveries are available in downtown Bend, Orchard District, Old Farm District, River West, Larkspur, […]

