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Brickhouse Gets a Nod from Wine Spectator

Local steak house gets national recognition
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The Brickhouse steak house in downtown Bend got a nod this year from Wine Spectator magazine. The restaurant was one of over 30 Oregon locations earning recognition in Wine Spectator‘s 2019 Restaurant Awards—awards that name the locations with the best wine lists around the world. According to the magazine, Brickhouse earned the award for its […]

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New Wing Spot in Bend

Fans of chicken wings have a new spot to please their palates
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Fans of chicken wings have a new spot to please their palates. Northwest Wing Shop opened earlier this summer on Colorado Avenue, close to The Podski food cart lot. The menu includes “Southern style wings with a Northwest frame of mind” and 10 different wing sauces, as well as fried okra, crispy cauliflower, fried chicken […]

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Bend Gets Vegan-Friendlier

Are more people eating animal-free?
Lisa Sipe

As an open-minded omnivore, perusing a menu means simply selecting whatever meal sounds appetizing. Throw in a dietary restriction, such as not eating animal products, and dining at a traditional restaurant typically whittles that menu down to three options: maybe a salad (omit the cheese, please), a veggie burger and a pasta or risotto with […]

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Jelly: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Redmond-based small-batch handmade jelly adds flavor to dishes
Avatar photo Donna Britt

Jelly is Justy Haney’s jam, so to speak. She got hooked on jelly—in particular, a spicy pineapple jalapeno jelly and a pineapple roasted garlic jelly—while working at a restaurant years ago. When the establishment closed, she was determined that the jellies should live on, buying the rights to the recipes from the owners. Haney has […]

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A Drive for More Fresh Produce

A local group is encouraging people to donate fruits & vegetables
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Have a backyard full of more zucchini than you can possibly handle? Instead of tossing it, a local group is encouraging people to donate it. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is looking for donations of produce from local gardeners, farmers and owners of fruit trees. HDFFA’s Grow & Give program allows people with […]

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The Podski Gets an Indoor Space

The new space will feature a beer and wine bar
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The popular food cart lot on Arizona Avenue, across from The Box Factory in Bend, is opening up a new indoor space over the Aug. 10 weekend. The Podski’s owner, Mikel Lomsky, says the new space will feature a beer and wine bar, a large mural and will be air-conditioned—though large garage doors will also […]

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#TB: Cork & Barrel

Scenes from the annual fundraiser for KIDS Center, with plenty of foodie delights
Nancy Patterson

Eat Drink Bend’s Nancy Patterson filed this report—and photos—from the KIDS Center Cork & Barrel fundraiser July 20. At the Grand Cru Gala, four winemakers featured a pairing for the four dinner courses provided by Chef Franco Console of the Neuman Hotel Group. Tables were presented with an array of cheeses and jams served family-style […]

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Culinary Daytrip: Madras

Enjoying pastries, picnicking, whiskey sipping and fresh farm foods
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Foodies can delight in a host of Central Oregon culinary excursions—and the Madras area is no exception. Check out these recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the hours in between. Breakfast in Madras Our daytrip to Madras begins at Eagle Bakery, at the corner of 3rd Street and the Old Culver Highway, owned and operated […]

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Take a Lick at Adding to the New Oregon Ice Cream Trail

The Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council is building a new Oregon Ice Cream Trail
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Many have heard of the Bend Ale Trail and similar “trails” throughout the state. Now get ready for one focused on ice cream. The Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council is building a new Oregon Ice Cream Trail, featuring some of the most iconic (and delicious) ice cream spots in the state. Right now, the trail […]

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