Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail. The trail is a self-guided tour of up to 50 businesses, helping “connect trail visitors to the high desert’s stunning landscapes, artisanal offerings and resilient agriculture,” explained a press release from the High […]
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Hibachi and Sushi in the Former Rockin’ Dave’s
A new, casual Asian spot is now open in the former location of Rockin’ Dave’s in Bend. Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrรฉes and yakisoba noodles. While things like the Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken are […]
Asian Style Breakfast Sandwiches in The Grove
Diners in Northwest Crossing have a new place to grab breakfast. Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Cafรฉ, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week. The menu features Asian-style breakfast sandwiches on French-style brioche, along with lunch and after-school snacks. Get your egg sandwiches stuffed with yummy ingredients, but […]
Sizzle on the Grill
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Summer Sips
If Bend loves anything, it loves a patio โ but not just any patio. It has to have this mercurial composition made up of the right vibe, solid alcoholic/beverage choices, a perfect view of the splendor of the high desert and the right spot to bask in the long-awaited Central Oregon sunshine. Sure, there are […]
Neighbor Rotisserie Opens in Former Kebaba
Foodies in Bend have had their eyes on the former Kebaba location on Newport Avenue for quite some time, wondering what would fill the big shoes left by the beloved Mediterranean spot that closed in 2021. Last week, the new concept was fully revealed with the opening of Neighbor Rotisserie. Opened by the former owners […]
Brunch is on the Menu at Sunriver Brewing Eastside
Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch. The brewery’s location on NE Cushing Drive, near St. Charles Medical Center, began offering coffee bar service as of May 20. The “Pub and Coffee Bar” is open daily from 8 to 11am […]
Comfort Evolved
There’s something comforting about Tradesmen Coffee and Taphouse that’s hard to quantify. So many aspects of the space feel like a throwback to a simpler time, yet the actual combination of offerings is decidedly modern and aimed at Bend’s tastes, which shift just as quick as its weather. The menu, the space, the location, the […]
Black Butte Ranch Gets “Most Beautiful” Nod
Black Butte Ranch has been named among the country’s most beautiful restaurants. The reservations system, OpenTable, collaborated with “PEOPLE” in honor of the magazine’s 50th birthday to name a “most beautiful” restaurant in each state. The winner in Oregon was the lodge west of Sisters. The 22,100-square-foot lodge opened in May 2023, replacing Black Butte […]
Oregon Spirit Distillers Wins Double Gold in Prestigious Competition
Oregon Spirit Distillers just took home six medals at the prestigious San Francisco Spirit Awards, including a double gold. The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey. The title “Bottled in Bond” comes from the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, created to regulate the ingredients […]

