1st Place: Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend 541-385-3333 2nd Place: Spoken Moto tbd, Bend 541-306-6689
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Best Locals’ Hangout
Crux Fermentation Project
Tourists are everywhere in Bend. During the summer, it can be hard for even the most longtime locals to find a sanctuary of peace. While Crux Fermentation Project definitely welcomes tourists to its fine establishment, locals love it, too. Whether at Crux’s inside bar or in the giant outdoor space—featuring cornhole, music and more—you can […]
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A Little Baja in Bend
New in town—A&J’s Fish & Chips looking for permanent home
A new food cart in Central Oregon is offering up a little bit of Baja in Bend—filling the niche for fish and chips in the local food cart scene. James Gage, the “J” in A&J’s Fish & Chips, spent three years working for a fish and chips restaurant in Oceanside, California, before opening his own food […]
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Scoutpost Now Serving Soft Serve
For those looking for their next sugar fix, Scoutpost is now serving soft serve ice cream at their Galveston Avenue location. According to an announcement on their Facebook page, as of April 26, they serve hand-spun soft serve ice cream with scratch-made toppings, in addition to donut hole sundaes — exclusively at their location next […]
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Dark Night Of The Soul
This Island Earth raises awareness for suicide and mental health
Society has made some significant strides when it comes to talking about mental health. While there has been improvement, the discussion about it in art communities might still be lacking. Elijah Goodall of This Island Earth would like to see it become more open, and he and his friends have plans for helping accomplish that. […]
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Weekend Warrior: Jan 18-20
Who’s up for a little Sunday meditation?
As another work week begins to round off, we know you’ve already been trying to secretly make plans behind your desk. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to put on your radar. Friday: Margo Cilker & Field Heat w/ An American Forrest Kickstart the weekend at Spoken Moto with […]
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A Different Perspective
Local rockers Cosmonautical release a debut album
When I met with the (very tall) David von Schlegell for an interview at Spoken Moto (my favorite part about writing about local bands) he handed me a burned copy of the new Cosmonautical album, enclosed in an old Garth Brooks CD case. After parting ways, I immediately listened to the whole thing in my […]
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Apres: Coffee Spots
In honor of the Winter Insider issue, a few recommendations for where to catch a cuppa after a day in the snow
After a full day of snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing — or whatever other winter excursion you’ve ventured out to do in the beautiful slice of heaven that is Central Oregon — these spots will let you warm your toes and chill out after a brisk outing. SPOKEN MOTO Have a passion for hand-roasted coffee and vintage […]
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Halloween Picks
Halloween parties are taking place over two weekends this year—here’s what to see and do this week. See more in next week’s issue! FRIDAY 10/26 FRIGHT NIGHT HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY AVID throws one of the best Halloween shindigs of the season — and it’s free! Portland’s DJ Wicked will be spinning tunes, who has opened for […]
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Sayonara, Shibumis
After a year in Bend, Shibumis Okonomiyaki Yakisoba food truck is leaving. On Facebook the owner said, “From Monkless to Spoken Moto we have been so fortunate to meet such amazing people. Thank you for all those who took a chance and tried something new. We hope you enjoyed our authentic Osaka style Okonomiyaki.” If […]