OK, yes, there are a lot of Thai food options in Central Oregon. Too many? No way. The expression “too much of a good thing” is impossible to really prove, especially when it comes to Thai food. You could eat Thai seven days a week and not repeat restaurants or dishes for a hot minute, […]
In July, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company opened its Reed Market pub on the southeast side of Bend, opening up more hangout opportunities for the growing population in that area of town. Now, though, the company is announcing the closure of its westside pub on Century Drive — a location that has welcomed countless skiers and […]
We’re heading to Louisiana this week for a dish with African, Spanish and French influences, historically made with whatever was on hand. Similar to gumbo and étouffée, jambalaya contains meat and rice but there is no file powder or okra (like in gumbo) and the rice is cooked in the dish versus served over rice […]
The dead of winter isn’t usually the time when people are plucking fresh greens and herbs from their gardens in Central Oregon — but it’s certainly a time when people are dreaming of doing so. And over at the Three Rivers School in the Sunriver area, students and teachers really ARE starting to pluck greens […]
First Friday was a pretty big deal in Bend before the pandemic hit — and since then, it’s been making a steady comeback. While downtown Bend is where much of the First Friday activity has been happening, two food and drink events coming up for January First Friday will encourage you to branch out a […]
With a new year looming and thoughts of lighter, brighter days ahead, plus the fact that my clothes are feeling quite tight at the moment, a fresh salad with lots of crunch and flavor seems appropriate. This particular salad is all about the dressing, which is easy to mix up. You may need a couple […]
Volcanic Theatre Pub is sporting a different look under its new ownership, and now, it’s also boasting expanded hours during non-concert times. New owners, John Davis and 1988 Entertainment, updated the layout of the venue when the company purchased it early in 2023, moving the bar so that it’s visible from the glass garage doors […]
SEA Crab House, the southeast Asian-inspired crab boil restaurant has closed, and in its place will soon be a venture with a distinctly different menu. Sandy Egge, a naturopathic clinical nutritionist, and husband Jeff Taber, a longtime athlete and health enthusiast, will soon open Crave, Bend, a kitchen focused on healthful offerings. Egge was also […]
Whether you have little kids excited to see what Santa brought them, older children back in the house for the holidays or just a gaggle of friends and family around for Christmas breakfast, here are a couple of easy recipes to feed them all. Overnight waffles are wonderful because you mix them up the night […]
Last week the most popular apps and desserts of the year were featured here as Part 1. This week’s Part 2 highlights a few of the favorite main dishes, sides and beverages shared in this column throughout 2023. From chicken thighs with a unique pesto sauce to a refreshing spritz made with elderflower liqueur, here […]
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