As this issue comes out, six members of the 5 Fusion team are accompanying chef Joe Kim to the James Beard House in Manhattan to prepare an exquisite five course meal for patrons of the American culinary tradition. You may wonder why a chef would travel clear across the country to cook for just one […]
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Cannabis Policy in Bizarre-o World
Nearly 50 years ago, President Nixon declared war on certain drugs. A lot of people weren’t convinced that cannabis was terrible, so Congress established a commission to study cannabis. That commission reported that cannabis was no more harmful than alcohol and that the harm of the drug was not enough to warrant intrusion by the […]
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Little Bites: When a Pancake and a Sandwich Make a Baby
EMW Fusion brings easy-grab eats to Bend
I don’t often write food reviews, but anytime someone mentions “Korean” and “taco thing” in the same sentence, I’m pedaling away on my sad first-gen Diamondback faster than you can say, “Don’t forget your helmet.” With that, it wasn't long before I pulled up to EMW Fusion’s location on Cyber Drive, sad bike brakes squealing. […]
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Transmission: Punk
Strung Out is back on tour
Jason Cruz of the punk band Strung Out is nothing if not driven. When he formed the original lineup of Strung Out with guitarist Rob Ramos in 1989 in Simi Valley, Calif., Cruz was all in. This wasn’t going to be some casual hobby. “I made a decision I’m either going to get a straight […]
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Get Fresh With Oregon Again
Fresh hop season is here, and the whole state celebrates
Seasonal brews come and go throughout the year—heavy stouts in winter, lighter ales in summer, the occasionally dreaded pumpkin beer right now. But there’s one genre of beer that we, as Oregonians, can claim as truly our own: The fresh-hop beer, the dank and bitter friend of any true craft fan. Thanks to increasing demand […]
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Melts in Your Mouth
Bowtie Catering Co. delivers
Bowtie Catering Co. sits in an unassuming strip mall on the south side of Bend, nestled in between a liquor store and a video poker place—not exactly a spot where you would expect to find carefully-prepared dishes and a menu curated for a Pacific Northwest palate. Still, that’s what’s happening. Bowtie’s space on Hwy 97 […]
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August Real Estate Stats: Redmond is Hot
Central Oregon may be a hopping real estate market overall—but it’s Redmond that’s seeing the biggest changes. According to the Beacon Report, based on MLS statistics, the markets for Bend and Redmond can be summarized as follows for Aug. 2016. I have also added Aug. 2015 figures to provide a comparison and calculated the percentage […]
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Beer Along the Columbia
Washington State Route 14 delivers craft and beauty
People from across the continent visit Bend to take in both the inspiring beauty and the inspiring-in-other-ways craft beer at the same time. Those who live here all year, though, might have a jaded sense of that—like the proverbial New Yorker who’s never been to the Statue of Liberty. To bring back that sense of […]
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Bust Out the Blankets
Sol Alchemy Temple’s grand opening
Seasonal transitions were once marked by ritual celebrations that brought communities together to share food, sell wares and enjoy music. On Sept. 24, Sol Alchemy Temple will follow suit, offering people the opportunity to peruse handmade goods by local artists and experience “the way of the Fall Festival” at its Fall Festival and Boutique Grand […]
