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Iconic Seattle Piroshky, Delivered to Bend

Traditional recipes infused with local flavor locked inside

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 โ€“ 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 […]

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Ramen “on the Fly”

The former location for Taste of Thailand/Thai on the Fly is now a drive-thru ramen place

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 […]

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The Brown Owl Closing Its Doors

Named our Food Cart of the Year in 2017, owners end their 10-year run

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,” […]

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Sunny’s Italian Joint Closing

Jackson’s Corner to take its spot in The Grove

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 […]

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Cultivating Cocktails

Planning a flourishing cocktail garden

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 […]

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Pinky G’s Pizzeria Opens on Third Street

The former Sergeantโ€™s Cafe on Third Street is now officially a New York style pizzeria

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, […]

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Care for Your Elders

Jattalee Chalernhinthong of Dear Mom Cafe named her restaurant in honor of her mother. But her respect for her elders goes far beyond that.

On any given weekday, the lunch hour at Dear Mom Cafe can get fairly raucous, a line of tables pressed together, serving a group of elders who frequent the Thai restaurant. Co-owner Jattalee Chalernhinthong, known as JJ, takes pleasure in letting the group languish as long as they like, sometimes sticking around long after the […]

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A Meetup for Females in the Food Industry

Networking with Cultivate Bend

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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