Familiar, but fresh. Big flavors without the fuss. A New York City-style deli through a Pacific Northwest lens. Thatโs how I would sum up the new Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen in the Old Mill District.ย ย The nostalgic, yet polished Stacks comes from longtime local restauranteurs Steve and Cheri Helt, the duo behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails […]
Food & Drink
The Hudson Opens to the Public Wed., Feb. 18
The Hudson at 900 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend will begin taking reservations on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for its official opening on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Hudson is a live-fire chophouse and social club. Steaks, chops, seafood and vegetables are prepared over flames fueled by wood and charcoal. The Hudson is led by Dale […]
Dear Mom Cafe Wins at Third Annual High Desert Food & Farm Alliance SOUPer Bowl Event
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance hosted its third annual SOUPer Bowl event on Saturday, February 7. Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize for the second time, this year for their Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup known for its rich, aromatic coconut curry broth. They were selected as the overall winner […]
Small Kitchen, Big Taste
No snow in January means another opportunity to eat outside. No offense to good weather but Bend needs snow! This time of year, Iโm usually taking my food “to go” back to my warm office or house and eating inside while the snow melts off the roof. Not this year! Iโve eaten outside more this […]
Sweet on Local
Valentineโs Day has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute itโs January gloom and wool socks. The next you are staring down Feb. 14 wondering how to say, โI love you,โ without resorting to a drugstore heart box that could have been bought anywhere by anyone at the last minute. This is where […]
Paint & Sip
Sometimes you just want to hang out with your gal pals, sip a beverage of your choice and share a fun activity together. Wine & Paint nights are popping up all over town. It doesnโt matter if you canโt paint, thatโs not the point. Itโs a monthly event at the Winery at Manzanita in Bend. […]
Bingo, Bingo and Oh Yeah, Trivia!
Looking for a fun outing with friends that doesnโt involve screen time? How about some bingo?Playing bingo with friends and family combines anticipation and social connection in a way that makes it enjoyable for everyone. The rules of bingo are simple and straightforward. Large groups can relax and socialize while waiting for their numbers to […]
The Nihilistโs Guide to Drinking in 2026
The federal governmentโs new dietary guidelines arrived earlier this month, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has flipped the food pyramid on its head. Americans need to eat more beef! And mix more cheese, butter and whole milk into everything we eat. Interestingly, though, and enthusiastic drinkers, take heed: The recommendations regarding alcohol are […]
Aprรจs Ski Spots Around Town
In Central Oregon, aprรจs ski refers to more than winter happy hour deals rebranded with a French preposition and a cool accent. The post-mountain libations, slurped early and fervently, indicate a lifestyle shift that the wisest among us make each winter. During these dark months, outdoor activities are best staged just before the sun comes […]
Where to Watch Your Favorite Teams in Action
So whereโs the best bar/brewery/food cart lot in Central Oregon to watch your favorite televised sporting events? There are so many that itโs like asking whereโs the best place to go for a hike, bike ride, float, swim, ski, snowshoe, well, you get the idea. Itโs no secret that Central Oregon has a plethora of […]

