Any shopkeeper will ask you how your day is going, but Tanankam “Yee” Thanitithanand wants to know your morning story. Moreover, she wants to help make it a sweet one. It’s why she, and her Oishi Japanese Restaurant partner Naruemon “Molly” Stephen, renamed Halo Donuts to Morning Story when the pair took over the doughnut […]
Say “food carts within walking distance” once in front of me and you don’t have to convince me a second time to go check them out, right away. That’s exactly what happened the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day, when the new food cart lot, Ponch’s Place, opened on NE Oxford Court, near Brinson Boulevard and […]
A Seattle institution that’s been featured on everything from the Travel Channel to Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” is bringing its flavors to Bend – at least temporarily. Those who’ve visited Seattle’s Pike Place Market may be familiar with Piroshky Piroshky, the Eastern-European-inspired bakery that opened its flagship store in downtown Seattle in 1992. As part of […]
The former location for Taste of Thailand/Thai on the Fly is now a drive-thru ramen place. Cuppa Ramen opened this month, featuring two sizes of ramen in a cup, and with various options for broth and noodles. Get a 16-ounce cup of ramen for $10, or a 32-ounce cup for $18, featuring ramen or udon […]
A beloved food cart-meets-bar in the Box Factory in Bend has announced its closure. The owners of The Brown Owl, Lisandro and Heather Ramon, announced the spot’s closure on social media this week, with the last day being Fri., March 15. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the bittersweet decision to close our doors,” […]
A counter-service restaurant that got its start as a food cart is now closing up shop. Sunny’s Italian Joint, which started out life known as Sunny’s Carrello, was opened by chef Amy Wright and her wife Courtney in 2019. At the time, the couple was also running Sunny Yoga Kitchen, a yoga studio-slash-healthful food spot that […]
As winter melts away and the air begins to warm, the allure of the season has us turning our attention to outdoor activities, including gardening. Whether or not you believe it, now is the perfect time to start planning your cocktail garden. Imagine stepping into your backyard at the height of summer to pluck fresh […]
The former Sergeant’s Cafe on Third Street is now officially a New York style pizzeria. Pinky G’s Pizzeria opened its doors Feb. 25, serving up whole pies and pizzas by the slice, as well as calzones, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, salads and more. Fans of Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” may recognize the brand, […]
Shakshuka is a traditional North African dish that is also popular in the Middle East. The dish features eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, and onions spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. It’s super simple to prepare and as good for lunch or dinner as it is for breakfast. Makes […]
An ongoing meetup in Bend is bringing together Central Oregon women who work in the consumer products industry. Hosted by Cultivate Bend, a trade organization for the natural products sector of the consumer products industry, the meetup is aimed at women who want to “exchange ideas, discuss challenges, gain insights, and build meaningful relationships,” according […]
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