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Downtown Barrio Becomes Bar Rio

Space on Wall Street becomes cocktail and tapas bar, with a forthcoming convenience store
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The downtown restaurant formerly known as Barrio is now a cocktail and tapas bar named Bar Rio. Owners Steven and Amy Draheim, who also operate the Barrio and Shimshon food trucks and the Shimshon restaurant in The Grove, revamped the space on Wall Street and reopened it under its new name early this month. “We […]

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A Speakeasy at Blissful Spoon

Basement space becomes cocktail bar
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One of Bend’s newest bars — and there are many of them opening this summer — might take a little time to find… but that’s kind of the point. Cellar 65 is the new speakeasy opened by the owners of Blissful Spoon, which operates as a European-inspired breakfast and lunch spot upstairs along Newport Avenue […]

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Thirsty?

Summertime drinks to satiate and hydrate
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The summertime heat and sunshine can certainly make a person thirsty. If you’re feeling especially parched during these dogs days of summer, it might be time to find some shade and take a beverage break. Water is king of course, but every once in a while it’s nice to mix it up. Here’s a nice […]

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Cucumbers, Onions & Tomatoes

Summer’s trifecta triumphs with simplicity
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Cucumbers, onions, tomatoes: summer’s trifecta. What you can do with these three vegetables is nothing short of astounding. Alone, in a simple salad, pickled or cooked with other ingredients, each of these veggies is a superstar of the season. They also play well together. I have recipes to prove it. The first recipe I’m sharing […]

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New Menus At Jackson’s Corner

Slight changes with the community in mind at one of Bend’s most popular places
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It was July 2008 when Jackson’s Corner first opened in the old Delaware Grocery & Ice House location at the corner of Delaware and Broadway between downtown and the Box Factory in Bend. The original idea was to re-envision the historic market offering groceries, grab & go items and coffee. It wasn’t long before more […]

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New Bar and Restaurant for Brooks Alley

Dear Irene features a dose of hip elegance in its interior as well as the menu
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A chef-owned restaurant and bar is now open in Bend’s Brooks Alley, in the former Wall Street Bar location. Dear Irene opened to the public this week, featuring a dose of hip elegance in its interior as well as the menu. Chef Jonny Becklund and his wife, Irene — the namesake of the space, obvs — […]

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Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Fill this saucer shaped summer squash with your favorite ingredients
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If nothing else, saying the word pattypan is a fun thing to do. Try it. See, you can’t help but smile when you say, “pattypan.” Pattypan, or patty pan, squash is an adorable summer squash which looks a bit like a flying saucer. It’s also known as granny squash, scallop squash and button squash among […]

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Every Day Can Be a Buffet Day

All-you-can-eat Chinese is always a good idea. This time, it’s King Buffet.
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I have a buffet problem. Look, I’m not saying Bend would be a better place with a Hometown Buffet or a Golden Corral, but I will say that people are much happier when all you can eat mac & cheese and mashed potatoes are an option in life. Now that I’m thinking on it, that would […]

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Luckey’s Woodsman Goes Brick and Mortar

Business offering “off-grid provisions” moves to Sisters
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A food cart that’s made the rounds around Bend is now open in a brick-and-mortar location in Sisters. Luckey’s Woodsman, which has offered “off-grid provisions” for those who want help creating their backcountry meals, opened its “Trailside Kitchen” version on East Hood Avenue in Sisters on July 7. Luckey’s Woodsman has a grand opening planned for […]

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