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Redefining the Coffee Experience

New Riff taproom explores coffee in new ways—and offers much more
Lisa Sipe

Twist open a bottle of Riff Cold Brewed Coffee and you’re welcomed to flavor-forward coffee with notes often found in wine—such as cherry, golden raisin and dark chocolate. Without the heat, the process is milder on the beans and creates a less-acidic cup. When I heard that Paul Evers—who’s worked with craft beverage brands including […]

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So Long, 123 Ramen

Lisa Sipe

Get in and order your favorite bowl: after two years, 123 Ramen closes Jan. 31. Owner Anna Witham is on a new journey and will be launching Root Cellar, a brand of pantry staples including bone broth, sauces, spices, chai and pickles, in early spring. The restaurant will transform into a retail food boutique with […]

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Jackalope Grill Hosts All-Oyster Dinner

Lisa Sipe

Celebrate a culinary delight, the oyster, at the Jackalope Grill’s 10th annual all-oyster dinner. Throughout the evening you’ll try Pacific, Kumomoto, Shigoku, Luna Bella, Pickering Passage, Willipa Bay and Goose Point oysters. The five-course menu includes alder smoked oyster, fresh oyster selection, Northwest-style oyster pan roast with shrimp and shitake mushroom, oysters Florentine and a […]

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Hogan’s Hoagie Stop

A cart that may bring back your love of sandwiches
Chris Miller

Bend has many sandwich shops, and most of them will deliver a basic sandwich with bread, meats piled directly in the center and spreads like mayo and mustard doled out willy-nilly. At Hogan’s Hoagie Stop, you’ll get a sandwich that might keep you up at night, waiting for tomorrow’s lunch, when you can try another. […]

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Year of the Pig at Spork

Lisa Sipe

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the year of the pig. The animal represents good fortune, wealth and luck. To celebrate, Spork is hosting a Lunar New Year Dinner with a plated and buffet Far East feast. An a la carte custom bar menu will be available and there are two seatings for the […]

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Too Sweet Cakes Turns One

Lisa Sipe

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Too Sweet Cakes with owner Shelbi Blok. The evening includes music by The Parnells, a balloon installation by The Indigo Bride and plenty of free treats. Too Sweet Cakes specializes in cookies, pastries and celebration cakes. Too Sweet Cakes One Year Celebration Sat., Feb. 9, 5-8pm 1012 SE Cleveland Square […]

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Change is Hard, Try This

Small changes, prep and intuition for health and vitality
Lisa Sipe

There are a lot of reasons to change what you eat, including weight loss, health improvement or environmental reasons. Any diet change can be difficult, so I asked people in the fitness community for advice. Boring can be good “Change is hard, like, really, really hard,” said Aaron Tandem, a coach at Empowered Strength. “There’s […]

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