The concept of those who produce food gathering in one place to offer that food to those who don’t produce their own food is thought to have originated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago. The first known farmers market in the United States was in Boston around 1634. That was where the urban dweller could […]
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Walt Reilly’s is For Sale, or Lease
Indoor-sports-facility-
meets-restaurant seeking new leadership
Walt Reilly’s, the indoor golf and batting cage venue on Bend’s Century Drive, is up for sale or lease. The business will stay open while its owners seek out new owners or lessees to take over the space. Opened in August 2021 after an extensive remodel to the existing building, owners Tim Kerns and Paul […]
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Cinnamon Banana Muffins
Tiny cinnamon chips elevate simple quick bread muffins
Banana bread is one of the most popular kinds of quick bread – a bread that is leavened with a chemical leavening agent (baking powder/baking soda) rather than a biological one such as yeast. Bananas first appeared in the United States in the 1870s. They began to appear as ingredients in recipes a while later. […]
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At Bend’s Original Vegan Food Cart, Sustainability is an Everyday Thing
A Broken Angel recently moved to The Pantry, where the two
businesses focus on sustainable and plastic-free food service
As I’m settling in and waiting for my sandwich from A Broken Angel, a kid next to me takes a bite out of his vegan lunch. “I’d definitely be vegan if they cooked for me every day!” he says – and I have to agree. As a former vegetarian turned omnivore who’s more veg-inclined once […]
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Local Launches Chai Company
Kavi’s Chai to kick off at Earth Day Fair
A Bend local is launching a new line of chai, and kicking things off at this week’s Earth Day Fair and Parade. Kavi Chokshi, who’s originally from India, has enjoyed informally sharing his own version of masala chai — or spiced milk tea — with friends and coworkers in Bend over the past several years. Now […]
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New Food Cart Lot and Pub Opens in Redmond
Blacksmith Public House offers a little of it all
A new public house with a little of it all is now open, and is preparing for its grand opening weekend. Blacksmith Public House – located in, you guessed it, a former blacksmith shop – opened last week on SW Evergreen Street in downtown Redmond. This place, owned by Michael and Molly Kosakowski, ticks all the […]
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Tuna Avocado Salad
A refreshing take on a classic salad with avocado, lemon and cilantro
If you’ve never had a tuna salad without mayonnaise, it’s time to try it. Replacing the mayo with olive oil and adding in avocado, fresh citrus and cilantro takes the classic salad up a notch or two. I also like adding just a tiny bit of jalapeño pepper for extra depth of flavor but if […]
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Eat This Now!
Three must-try dishes recommended by a Bend food writer
The thing about being a food writer is that once people realize that’s what you do for a living, they immediately ask for recommendations on where and what to eat. I always feel self-conscious about that because what if I recommend a certain restaurant or a certain menu item and then the person goes there […]
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El Super Burrito Opens Again on Bend’s East Side
Expect the same low-cost, high-volume burritos and much more!
Fans of the former gas-station burrito joint on Bend’s east side can emerge triumphant: El Super Burrito III is now open once again. El Super Burrito III, formerly located on Highway 20, has a new location on Windy Knolls Drive on the east side of Bend — just southwest of the intersection of Highway 20 […]
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Tomato-Jalapeño-Garlic Schmear
A flavorful spread that pairs perfectly with burgers of any kind
It’s personal. The condiment of choice for a burger or plant-based burger comes down to individual tastes. My informal poll came up split between mayo and mustard. Ketchup was also in the running. Then there are BBQ sauce and jams and all kinds of aiolis. And that’s just the condiments. What we like in addition […]
