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Multiple spots to satisfy craving for that beloved Hawaiian fish salad Earlier this year we told you bowls—particularly poke bowls—were a hot trend in food. Pat on the back, because we were right on. Poke, which means chunk in Hawaiian, is a raw fish salad with sesame oil, green onions and soy sauce. This cool […]
Worthy Brewing has created a hoppy oasis for adults with some sweet mountain views. The new bar on the upper level of the brewery features beer, wine, craft cocktails, and a special food menu. The grown-up food menu has pub favorites including tacos and burgers but also includes a few fancier entrees like filet mignon […]
Solar Eclipse Ice Cream Contest Winner Using the upcoming solar eclipse as a theme, Eberhard’s Dairy asked the public to come up with a new ice cream flavor. Marissa White won with her entry, Solar Swirl, a vanilla-based ice cream with caramel swirls, marshmallows, and small fudge chunks. Solar Swirl will be available at select […]
Cheers! More Liquor Stores Are Coming The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is accepting applications for retail liquor locations for Central and Northeast Oregon from June 1 through July 31. The statewide initiative includes more than the traditional stand-alone stores; it adds selling distilled spirits within an existing retail space, boutique outlets, grocery and convenience stores. […]
The Range Restaurant at Brasada Ranch is open for the season, offering a romantic dinner with killer views and a menu showcasing the seasonal bounty of Oregon. The Range is a short drive from town but you’ll feel like you’re tucked away in the country. Executive Chef Doug MacFarland shines in the dishes featuring locally […]
Cascade Alchemy wins multiple craft spirit awards Cascade Alchemy received a gold medal for its Classic Vodka and a Silver and Best of Category medal for its Chai Tea Vodka from The American Distillers Institute’s 11th annual judging of Craft Spirits. The competition is considered the largest and most-respected judging devoted to craft spirits from […]
Local Food & Farm Discovery Day Celebrate local food by tasting it and meeting Central Oregon merchants and producers at Savory Spice Shop on May 19. The Central Oregon Seed Exchange will be there to tell you which local seeds do well in our climate. Visitors can also plant seeds to get their own gardens […]
Each day more trails lose snow and our warm-weather Central Oregon playground expands. Whether you want to hike, bike, kayak or backpack, those are all activities that work up an appetite. If you don’t have time to make lunch at home—or are visiting—there are a few places in town making sandwiches ideal for throwing in […]
Have you ever been in a restaurant and overheard a really interesting conversation? The new Tough Cookie podcast feels like just that. Darlene Veenhuizen of Pickle Jar Studios interviews women in all areas of the food industry, from product makers to chefs, and all the lady bosses in between, about what it’s like to be […]
Food allows us to travel to other countries without leaving home—and for us here in Central Oregon, right now that means an opportunity to discover Scandinavia through a traditional Nordic dinner. In May, 25 culinary students from Tekniske Skole in Silkeborg, Denmark are visiting through Cascade Culinary Institute’s International Exchange Program. The students will spend […]
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