Maragas Winery is selling their Bend Tasting Room

The latest email newsletter from Maragas Winery has some interesting news: they are selling their Bend Tasting Room, and moving everything out to their winery north of Terrebonne. With the completion of the winery, vineyard, and farm house, we know have everything in place for the next leg of our … Continue reading

13th Annual Cascade Chainbreaker

The good folks over at WebCyclery have sent along details for next month’s upcoming Cascade Chainbreaker mountain bike race: WebCyclery will again be the sole sponsor/promoter of the 13th Annual Cascade Chainbreaker Mountain Bike Race, which will be held in Bend on Sunday, May 9, 2010.  The Chainbreaker, which features … Continue reading

Easter egg hunts

Easter’s just around the corner, and that means Easter egg hunts for kids is going to be the big activity this weekend. There are a number of community hunts available for the kids, and fortunately someone has rounded a bunch of them up (saving me the trouble!): my friend Martha … Continue reading

Terrebonne Depot Brew Master’s Dinner

Back from spring break—since Friday, actually (yes, we actually went out of town)—and found this backlogged in my email from a few days before we left. Sounds pretty cool, and taking place out at the Terrebonne Depot. Join us for a special evening of great food and beer! On Tuesday … Continue reading

Spring break

Since spring break is in full swing, I’m taking most of the week to take a "spring break" from the blogging and recharging a bit. I’ll probably still be online a bit (can’t shake that habit for long, you know), but in the meantime, don’t break anything while I’m not … Continue reading

Amalia’s Mexican restaurant and distillery

A bit of interesting downtown restaurant news from the Bulletin today: a new Mexican restaurant, Amalia’s, is taking over the old Ciao Mambo spot and opening up next Friday (the 26th). But the interesting part is the booze: Amalia’s also will distill its own tequila, [owner James] Orsillo said. More … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Pub Hoppers guide

It’s that time again—St. Patrick’s Day! Although it’s a Wednesday this year, that shouldn’t stop you from having a good time, so here’s my "official" pub-hopping guide for the holiday. As always, it’s not definitive, but a list of the places that strike me as St. Patty’s-appropriate (more in the … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day Feast at The Jackalope

The Jackalope Grill is having a St. Patrick’s Day Feast tomorrow: We are offering our Dublin salad, braised beef brisket and Grandma Collins Chocolate Cake with fresh berries and clotted cream for $22.00. Corkage fee for this event will be waived. I’m not sure of the reservations situation, but you … Continue reading

Renegade Rollergirls, March 20th

Coming up this Saturday the 20th is the next Renegade Rollergirls bout; the press release came today. Here are the details: WHAT: March 20th, 2010 Will host another no holds-barred roller derby bout in Bend! Oregon Renegade Roller Derby; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their third bout … Continue reading

Press Release: Whitewater Slalom Kayak Race

Whitewater Slalom kayak race in Bend is a unique opportunity for both competitors and spectators 2nd Annual Riverhouse Rendezvous Slalom No. 2 will take place March 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Deschutes River behind the Riverhouse Convention Center and Hotel in north Bend. Throughout the day, paddlers divided … Continue reading