Bend may be Beer Town, USA, but the city also boasts a passionate wine crowd. Bend has about a dozen wine bars and tasting rooms, which doesn’t include restaurants. While a glass of wine has always been more expensive than a mug of beer, it is possible to find some deals during happy hour. And […]
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Raise a Glass at Sisters Saloon
Happy hour with Old West charm
Step through swinging cowboy doors and into a slice of Central Oregon history at Sisters Saloon, a beloved gathering spot in downtown Sisters. Housed in the restored Hotel Sisters, originally built in 1912, the saloon blends Old West charm with a welcoming, modern-day vibe. The establishment features heavy wood furniture, a copper ceiling and western […]
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It’s Tea’s Time at Wild Ride Brew
Redmond and Prineville brewery’s head brewer spills the tea
Tea is the most popular soft drink in the world while beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage on Earth. Given how many adjuncts — non-traditional ingredients beyond malt and hops — are used in craft brewing, it’s almost puzzling how uncommon tea-infused beers are. Wild Ride Brew’s head brewer, Matt Katakura, tastefully bucks that […]
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Sweet Yeli’s Serves Up Decadence Without Guilt
Indulgent desserts that nourish your body
Bend’s bustling farmers markets are filled with delicious things, but lately a certain stall has been pulling crowds in with the scent of chocolate, cinnamon and something just a little bit magical. Sweet Yeli’s, the small-batch dessert company from local baker and entrepreneur Yelina Davis, has quickly become one of those spots people gravitate toward, […]
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Here’s the Gravy on Loco Moco
Hawai‘i’s Fundamental Comfort Food
There are meals you eat and then there are meals that eat you. Welcome to loco moco, Hawai‘i’s ultimate comfort food. Born in Hilo in the late 1940s and beloved across the islands ever since, loco moco is more than just a dish; it’s a cure-all, a reminder of home and sometimes the fast track […]
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Bend & Redmond Cookbook Clubs
A way to create community over something delicious
At a time when you can find any recipe online, there are many who still value a cookbook with each recipe an inspirational treasure. Both Bend and Redmond have active cookbook clubs that meet twice a month. Jill Drum started the Bend Cookbook Club in 2021 as a way to build community while enjoying a […]
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New Country Bar is Opening in Downtown Bend
Coyote announces its grand opening Friday, Oct. 10 at 6pm
A new country music bar is opening in downtown Bend. The Coyote is taking over the space vacated by Unofficial Logging Co. on the corner of NW Harriman Street and Greenwood Avenue. Co-owner Jordan Houle says it’ll be a mix of oldtown Scottsdale and downtown Nashville with the pink hue of neon light partnered with […]
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Bamboo Sushi Opening in Bend
The chain with 10 locations expects to open in December
A big, bold sign hanging in the window of a vacant restaurant space on Oregon Avenue in downtown Bend announces the future location of Bamboo Sushi. Marketing Manager Ava Brenneke says if all goes well, the restaurant will open in late December. The company has 10 locations, including six in the Portland area, as well […]
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Prep Kitchen Bids Farewell After Eight Years of Feeding Creativity
The Bend commissary that helped launch over 275 local food ventures leaves a lasting imprint on the local culinary community
For eight years, Prep–A Chefs’ Kitchen on NE Revere Avenue in Bend, has been more than a set of ovens and countertops. It has been a lively hive of energy and ideas, a testing ground for food ventures that would go on to feed Central Oregon in food trucks, farmers markets, cafes and grocery store […]
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Japanese Language and Food Class
A language-in-action workshop offered by the Bend Language Institute
A series of cooking-language classes is being offered at the Bend Language Institute. The unique pairing will combine Japanese food with instruction in basic Japanese language. It’s being led by the Institute’s instructor, Chieko Saito. The first language-in-action-workshop on Sunday, Oct. 5 will feature California Rolls and Miso Soup. A class description states while California […]