This week's Letter of the Week comes in from a man we know only as "Hob." We can't think of a more pressing issue for our city than the injustices heaped upon the legion's of revelers who, too drunk to make it back downtown to pick up their cars before the stroke of noon, find themselves saddled with double digit parking tickets.
Fight For Your Right
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Bring Back the Vuarnets
Go figure, haven't opened your rag in quite some time due to its dissapointing (SIC) content, but seeing as it was either The Source or People magazine, I opted for the former.
Wow! What a surprise! Right there in front of my eyes, a whole OUTDOORS section dedicated to some self-congratulating "writer" touting her experiences with spin class.
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Candy Cigarettes Need to Go
Bend's newest store, Powell's Sweet Shoppe on Wall Street, is a delight for kids and grownups alike: a treat for the eyes and the spirit. Yet it hits a sour note with the inclusion of candy cigarettes on its shelves.
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A Familiar Ring
I was reading the article that Eric Flowers wrote about the status of the Bend UGB. I do not think that the citizens of Bend want to or should pay for a bridge that just services land owned by Matt Day, Brooks Resources, Millers and Coats.
Posted inOpinion
Bank Blast Preventable
Sounds like Darwin's' theory was definitely at work there. It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of - cops bring the bomb (or "suspicious device") into the bank and employees are still in the building?
What f***ing idiots! Any 3rd grader knows you don't just pick the (thing) up and carry it somewhere.
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Pedal to the Metal
Yippee! Gas prices are down! Now we can all dust off our gas-guzzling pick-ups and SUVs and get 'em back on the road.
We sure don't need to use any of those sissy gas-conserving driving habits either.
Posted inFood & Drink
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend's housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant industry.
Last week news got out that Volo, the upscale urban-style eatery on Bond Street, had quietly closed its doors.
Posted inFood & Drink
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend’s housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant industry.
Last week news got out that Volo, the upscale urban-style eatery on Bond Street, had quietly closed its doors.
Posted inFood & Drink
Carnivores Can’t Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money
The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don't feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the Tumalo Feed Company. I've been eating there since the early '90s and can honestly say I've never had anything but a good meal there. Consistency, as well as generous portions and a price that includes everything from appetizers to dessert, is typical at this western-theme restaurant in Tumalo.
The parking lot is filled most weekend nights with an assortment of large vehicles, many of them American-made trucks. Popular among rural Central Oregonians, this restaurant in the heart of Tumalo transports diners through time and space as soon as they enter the door. In the restaurant's foyer, a wood-burning stove, stuffed turkey and life-sized plaster cowboy are reminiscent of a Farrell's gone country.
Straight ahead is the western-style saloon, complete with swinging doors and live western music. A full range of alcoholic drinks are served here, including a list of their signature Jartinis - martinis served in a mason jar ready for you to pour into a martini glass. My favorite is the Manhattan - a generous pour of bourbon with sweet vermouth shaken over ice. Drinking bourbon at the Tumalo Feed Company just feels right to me, but purists can choose from a selection of several gin and vodka Jartinis.
Posted inFood & Drink
Carnivores Can’t Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money
The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don’t feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the Tumalo Feed Company. I’ve been eating there since the early ’90s and can honestly say I’ve never had anything but a good meal there. Consistency, as well as generous portions and a price that includes everything from appetizers to dessert, is typical at this western-theme restaurant in Tumalo.
The parking lot is filled most weekend nights with an assortment of large vehicles, many of them American-made trucks. Popular among rural Central Oregonians, this restaurant in the heart of Tumalo transports diners through time and space as soon as they enter the door. In the restaurant’s foyer, a wood-burning stove, stuffed turkey and life-sized plaster cowboy are reminiscent of a Farrell’s gone country.
Straight ahead is the western-style saloon, complete with swinging doors and live western music. A full range of alcoholic drinks are served here, including a list of their signature Jartinis – martinis served in a mason jar ready for you to pour into a martini glass. My favorite is the Manhattan – a generous pour of bourbon with sweet vermouth shaken over ice. Drinking bourbon at the Tumalo Feed Company just feels right to me, but purists can choose from a selection of several gin and vodka Jartinis.