McMenamins Friends and Family Night benefiting Summit High

Tonight is McMenamins Old St. Francis School’s Friends and Family Night where 50% of the evening’s total sales (“burgers, beers, wine, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, tater tots, the day’s specials and more”) are donated to the beneficiary of the month—this month is Summit High School’s Life Skills Class. Please join us for Friends … Continue reading

First Friday fun tonight at Spring Art Hop

It’s the First Friday Spring Art Hop in downtown Bend tonight (the bigger version of the monthly Art Walk), taking place from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Bend’s description: Sensational local & national art at dozens of businesses on the first Friday of every month. Shops are matched with artists, musicians, … Continue reading

April Fools Brewers Dinner at Broken Top Bottle Shop

No foolin’: Broken Top Bottle Shop is teaming up with 10 Barrel Brewing to host their “April Fools Brewers Dinner” tomorrow night, Thursday the 3rd. It’s a five course dinner paired with five beers, “with surprising & unexpected beer pairings in honor of April Fools’ Day” and a surprise beer. … Continue reading

2nd annual Whole Foods Brewfest

This Thursday, March 27, marks the return of Whole Foods‘ Whole Planet Foundation Brew Fest for its second year. It will be taking place from 5 to 8pm and only costs $5—a great deal which gets you the pint glass and 5 tasting tickets. (Additional tickets should be $1 each.) There … Continue reading

So, what’s going on with Blue Pine Kitchen and Bar?

I happened to be driving by Blue Pine Kitchen and Bar today over on the westside when I saw this sign: All the other signage was gone and there were no lights on either. I stopped briefly for a peek and while there were chairs stacked on tables, there were … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day Pub-crawling Guide (2014)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Though it feels a bit odd to have St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday this year, once again I’m posting this annual Bend pub guide for your pub-crawling pleasure on this Irish-of-holidays. Most notably, there are more breweries this year, and while they may not all be … Continue reading

First Friday! On the nicest day of the year so far

It’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown tonight from 5 to 9pm—and could today’s weather be any nicer? In addition to the usual array of businesses and galleries open with special exhibits, free refreshments and wine, and (often) live music, “This month in honor of the MUSE Conference twelve businesses … Continue reading

Poker fundraiser and silent auction with Deschutes Brewery

Two of Deschutes Brewery’s employees were recently diagnosed with cancer, and to help cover their medical bills the Brewery is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser this next Wednesday, March 5, which will also feature a silent auction. Two employees from our Deschutes Brewery Family have been diagnosed … Continue reading

2nd Annual Platypus Pub Winter Beer Festival

Thursday, February 20th, the Platypus Pub is teaming up once again with Columbia Distributing to present their second annual Winter Beer Festival. Last year’s event was a good showing so I expect it to be even better this year. From their newsletter: This event will bring you face to face … Continue reading

Brother Jon’s is no longer serving breakfast

Sad news for fans of Brother Jon’s Public House (on the westside, not to be confused with the Ale House downtown): they are no longer serving breakfast! Last Sunday was the final breakfast. As they explain on their post on Facebook: Thank you customers!!! For allowing Brother Jon’s the privilege … Continue reading