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People in Redmond will soon have two Bend favorites to enjoy in the same location. Backporch Coffee Roasters announced on social media this week that it is opening its fifth location in the Hub City, and will be sharing a common area in the space with Bonta Natural Artisan Gelato. “This collaborative space acquires a […]

This weekend, gin lovers have a place to check out some of the local mixologists making concoctions with their favorite spirit. Crater Lake Spirits is hosting the 2024 Gin Riot Cocktail Competition, the culmination of a two-week voting period in which patrons of local establishments voted on their favorite drink featuring one of Crater Lake’s […]

If you’ve been a Central Oregon food truck connoisseur for the last few years, you’ll know the name Aina Kauai Style Grill. Owner/chef Ian Vidinha has been making some of the best Hawaiian food found outside of the islands with kindness, craft and a deeply caring Aloha spirit. “I have been cooking since a young […]

A new place for food, drink and tabletop gaming opened this week in Redmond. Pangaea Guild Hall offers cocktails, food and a space for those seeking a place to play role-playing games in a public space. Chris  Trulsen and his wife Keri opened the Pangaea Guild Hall in a 1920s-era two-story house on 6th Street in […]

A new event is happening in the Old Mill District this month, offering loads of food, music and Lucha! Central Oregon Taco Fest happens May 11, featuring live Latin music throughout the day, a Selena lookalike contest, luchadores, dancing, drinks and of course, a healthy load of tacos from a variety of Central Oregon food establishments. […]