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Pho 88, Bend’s New Vietnamese Eatery, Comes to Old Mill District

Opening this spring, the restaurant will serve a vibrant mix of traditional Vietnamese cuisine

by Savannah Mendoza March 19, 2025July 20, 2025

Bend’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful addition. This spring, Pho 88, a Vietnamese restaurant from seasoned restaurateur Alice Nguyen, will open in the Old Mill District. Set to launch in May, the restaurant will take over the former Mill Works Pub space. Nguyen, who previously managed Mio Sushi in Bend, is bringing […]

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The Crown Curry Brings Authentic Indian Cuisine to Bend

Set to open in the spring, the restaurant will offer a wide array of Indian dishes in the former Nome Italiano space

by Savannah Mendoza March 19, 2025August 3, 2025

The warm aroma of freshly baked naan, rich curries and fragrant spices will soon fill the former Nome Italiano space as The Crown Curry prepares to bring authentic Indian flavors to Bend. The new restaurant, helmed by experienced restaurateur Bhavna Pardeshi, is set to open in late April or early May, adding a vibrant new […]

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Burrito Hooch Heats Up Bend’s Food Scene

The new eatery offers enchilada-style burritos, street tacos and bold Baja flavors in the former Breakfast Club space

by Savannah Mendoza March 12, 2025August 3, 2025

Bend’s food scene just got a new addition: Burrito Hooch, a Mexican grill that’s bringing Baja flavors, fresh ingredients and a laid-back, welcoming vibe to town. Located in the former Breakfast Club space on Greenwood Avenue, Burrito Hooch serves up a fun, casual dining experience with a Baja-inspired menu. The restaurant is owned by Chris […]

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Make Every Day Pi Day with Farmhouse Pies

Local fruit and a rich, buttery crust make this small business a cult favorite in Central Oregon

by Skylor Young March 12, 2025March 21, 2025

If you’ve ever been to the NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a blue, vintage canned ham trailer with the word PIE carved in wooden letters. In the spring and summer months, you can get a slice or a full pie here, made with fruit grown by other farmer vendors […]

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Portland Winery Moves into Downtown Space Recently Vacated by Domaine Serene

Amaterra Winery expands into Bend with new tasting room and restaurant

by Julianna LaFollette March 7, 2025June 19, 2025

A Portland-based winery announced on March 3 that it will open a full-service restaurant and tasting room in downtown Bend. Amaterra winery will take over the building on NW Bond Street, previously occupied by Domaine Serene, which closed its doors in January. The winery, set to open in late spring, will offer wine tastings and a […]

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Launching and Growing a Farmers Market Business with Cultivate Bend

Learn how to grow a business at farmers markets with insights from seasoned vendors and market leaders

by Savannah Mendoza March 5, 2025March 15, 2025

For many small businesses, a farmers market booth is more than just a weekend stand — it’s a steppingstone to a thriving brand. But turning a booth into a business takes strategy, and that’s exactly what Cultivate Bend’s upcoming panel event aims to provide. To help vendors succeed, Cultivate Bend and the High Desert Food […]

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Sisters Meat and Smokehouse Is Coming to Bend

The artisanal butchery and eatery is also expanding its Sisters location to include a mercantile and after-hours events

by Skylor Young March 5, 2025July 29, 2025

When I walked into Sisters Meat and Smokehouse in Redmond, the enticing aroma of smoked meat and the invitation from the windowed wall to watch the butchers slicing steak made it clear to me that this was the place to get high-quality meat. The cashier, Garrett, rang me up for a couple of sandwiches and […]

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Burgerville Is Officially Coming to Bend

The PNW burger chain plans to open a location on Bend’s Third Street

by Julianna LaFollette March 3, 2025June 26, 2025

Pacific Northwest fast food chain Burgerville announced its plans on March 3 to open a new location in Bend later this year. The store will take over the building previously occupied by Del Taco on SE Third Street. This opening will mark the first Central Oregon location for the chain. “People have been asking for […]

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Funky Fauna Artisan Ales Brings Farmhouse Brewing to Bend

The local brewery is relocating to Bend’s Central District with an expected opening date in spring

by Savannah Mendoza February 26, 2025July 22, 2025

Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, a microbrewery celebrated for its bold, fruit-forward farmhouse ales, is making the move to Bend. Co-owners Michael Frith and Danielle Burns originally launched the brewery in Sisters, crafting small-batch ales that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern brewing artistry, using Oregon-grown malted barley and hops. Now, Funky Fauna is setting up shop […]

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Brewing Equality

The women at Spider City Brewing are fermenting change in the craft beer industry

by Megan Baker February 26, 2025June 23, 2025

In 2021, the Brewers Association, a craft brewing industry group, released the results of a demographic audit of U.S. breweries, revealing that almost a quarter of brewery owners were women, yet less than 3% of breweries were fully woman-owned. Here in Central Oregon, there is one fully woman-owned brewery: Spider City Brewing. The Bend operation […]

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