Brown Eyed Blue The Central Oregon-raised duo of sisters Janelle and Lindsey Johnson grew up on Motown, which certainly influences their soulful sound. From mashups of Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran songs to thoughtful originals, the duo blends city-soul with their Oregon folk roots. Both sisters play piano, guitar and cajon, and (not surprisingly) harmonize […]
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Hot Potato!
Fries à la Carte pushes the frontier on French fries
Imagine a delicious Thai curry dish, made with spicy green coconut milk curry, drizzled with savory hoisin sauce and sprinkled with green onions, crunchy sesame seeds and fresh Thai basil bursting with flavor. Sound delicious? Now, take away the rice and dump this concoction onto a pile of just-crispy-enough, lightly salted sweet potato fries. Jaw […]
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Source Suggests 3/5-3/11
Doc Ryan There’s just something extra invigorating about hearing Americana music outside. A certain warmth comes from the acoustic guitar and the storied lyrics, which is good since it’s only March and we cannot guarantee that the weather will stay warm. Either way, The Lot has heated benches, firepits and heaters to keep external temperatures […]
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Picks 2/25-3/4
thursday 26 Back from the Dead BLUEBRASS—No one plays by the rules anymore. But that’s fine. As a result, we come across a new musical portmanteau at least once a week. This week’s winner: blue-brass, a fusion of bluegrass and brass band. Think Tom Waits meets Louis Armstrong, with the lyrical sensibilities of Johnny Cash. […]
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Gotta Try ‘Em All
Don’t leave Bend’s food carts out in the cold
Bend’s food cart scene was on the rise in 2014. Case in point: Former food cart turned brick-and-motor restaurant Spork and Bend’s first food cart pod, The Lot, were both positively reviewed in a little newspaper known as The New York Times. Throughout the city, dozens of carts scattered around town (granted mostly on the […]
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Make Way for the 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE
This week’s papers have arrived! And this week’s issue is stuffed with…drum roll, please…THE 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE! A comprehensive listing of eateries in Central Oregon and the announcement of our Restaurant and Rookie Restaurant of the Year! Matt Fox and Jen Hornstein Read the full 2014 Restaurant Guide here. Congratulations to Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails, […]
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2014 Rookie of the Year
The Lot
You can hear and smell The Lot before you ever see it. A cacophony that starts as a murmur of laughter and clinking glasses rolls up and down Columbia Street just off Galveston, past Hutch’s Bicycle Store. The blissful roar couples with the smells of spicy Mexican dishes, Thai curries, sizzling burgers, and fresh baking […]
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Pilot Episode
The Lot’s new open mic calls on Bend’s creative types
“Calling ALL local musicians, artist and hacks,” reads the event listing for Bend’s newest open mic night, an free-for-all gathering on Wednesday nights at The Lot. “Sing a tune, read a poem, do a dance, tell a story, present your art…be creative. Here is an opportunity to share your soul.” Soul sharing is the M.O. […]