Food & Drink

While blackberries, salmon and hazelnuts are overtly Pacific Northwest, they’re not as uniquely PNW as hops, given that over 99 percent are grown in the region. What’s more, several hop farms in Washington’s Yakima Valley and Oregon’s Willamette Valley are in the soil-scented hands of fifth generation farmers. And now, yes, right now, is the only […]

The owners of Zydeco Kitchen are opening a new restaurant in the Old Mill District called Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen. It’ll be located in the former Gap Kids space. The menu will feature smoked meats and fish and fresh veggies. Signature dishes from chef Eric Joppie will include cured in-house pastrami and corned beef, beet-cured […]

The thing about burgers, killer and otherwise, is that everyone seems to want something different from them. Some people want fat, thick and juicy, some want a delicate smash patty all crispy and lean, others prioritize flavor over texture and toppings, while even others realize that the true secret of the perfect hamburger lies in the […]

Fire on the Mountain  Happy Hour at Fire on the Mountain means your fill of wings for $1 each from 2-5pm daily. If you can’t make Happy Hour, the restaurant offers 20 wings for $20 all day on Wednesdays. FOTM started frying wings in Portland in 2005. It expanded to Denver in 2012 and opened […]

Ordering a martini — shaken, not stirred — can make anyone feel like James Bond. But in a laid-back town like Bend, that classic line might come off a bit too polished. For a drink that nods to timeless style without trying too hard, consider an Old Fashioned. It’s vintage, it’s classy and it fits […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are several benchmarks for new arrivals in achieving “local” status in Bend. They include: while floating the river, foregoing flip-flops (or — gag — canvas Vans) for strappy Chacos, knowing that Sizemore doesn’t rhyme with “…That’s Amore!” and being a regular at any of Bend’s fine drinking establishments’ Locals Night. Wait, do places not […]

“Good manners reflect something from inside — an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.” — Emily Post Dive bars. What’s not to love? You get no-bullshit service, (relatively) cheap drinks and chatty regulars with whom you can score in more ways than one! But if there’s one thing we’ve learned the […]

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 […]