News broke on The Source late yesterday that Gavin McMichael, founder/owner of the Blacksmith restaurant as well as (the now closed) Bourbon Street and Gatsby’s Brasserie, is filing for bankruptcy. (Note that The Source article has undergone several revisions since first appearing last night.) This morning the Bulletin followed suit, … Continue reading
Just got word tonight (via my wife, who got the news from our daughter, and she called to confirm) that The Paper Factory in the Bend Factory Stores (the factory outlets) is closing, and their last day is Saturday. If you’re unfamiliar with the store, it’s largely a party supply … Continue reading
Last night I received an email from Cary’s Produce Patch. While it’s no surprise that it’s the end of the season for fresh produce (frost on the ground this morning!) I was bummed to learn they won’t be back next year. It is with sadness & great relief; we have … Continue reading
According to an article in today’s issue of the Bulletin, Bourbon Street restaurant in Downtown Bend has closed. Their last day of business was Saturday, October 1. Source: Bend Bulletin
Hurry and get your summer rolls, if you need a fix in the near future. Thai on the Fly (also known as “A Taste of Thailand”) is a popular drive-thru food stand off Greenwood. They are best known for great food, pleasant service, and plentiful free samples offered before (and while) … Continue reading
Sad news for fans of Yoko’s, Bend’s first Japanese restaurant: they closed the eastside restaurant at the end of July, after struggling financially with high rent and high costs of importing seafood. (According to the Bulletin article.) I’m sorry to see them close myself; I wasn’t a frequent visitor but … Continue reading
Irony: Right after writing about Taco Stand earlier this week, they posted on Facebook that they’re closing for two weeks vacation, starting August 6th. They will re-open on the 22nd.
It was on Twitter yesterday and in the Bulletin today: DiLusso Bakery is closed. (The article is behind the Bulletin paywall however—no linkage.) It sounds like a fairly sudden closure, although from the article I read this morning (actual paper, not online) it sounded like the owner was planning to … Continue reading
Today the Bulletin reports that The Produce Patch (that little produce and grocery store on 2nd Street, across from the School Bus lot) is closing. The owner cites the economy as the reason for the closure. Personally I really like The Produce Patch. Not all of the produce is local … Continue reading
Allyson’s Kitchen in the Old Mill District is closing this week; they just posted the release on their site and Facebook today. Allyson’s Kitchen will be closing its Bend store location as of the end of business on Friday, December 31, citing repercussions from the recession and debt from the … Continue reading