The mobile street food vendor Spork sent out their weekly e-news with an update on their winter schedule—said schedule being “closed” as the cold weather and holidays move in. [E]ffective today for the next three months thru February we’re going to take the trailer offline except for special events and/or if … Continue reading
This Saturday, the 23rd, Deschutes Brewery is having their annual Fresh Hop Beer Tasting up at the Mountain Room on Simpson. They plan on have five fresh hop beers on tap: Fresh and Sweet with Cascade hops Fresh Hop Lager made with Perle hops Fresh Hop Ale made with Nuggets … Continue reading
Did you know that Baldy’s BBQ has a new location over on Bend’s eastside? It’s in the Shell gas station Stop and Go, on the corner of 27th and Highway 20, replacing the former sub sandwich shop they had in there (Sargo’s). I know you all love Baldy’s (it’s always … Continue reading
The annual Bite of Bend is back again this weekend, June 26th and 27th, and it’s taking place in downtown Bend from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, and 11 to 7 on Sunday. The Sterling Savings Bank Bite of Bend, held on June 26th & 27th in Downtown Bend, is … Continue reading
Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. Both Newport Avenue Market … Continue reading
Sometimes you don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving, or perhaps your plans fell through, or perhaps you have no other alternatives to a Thanksgiving meal. If you need other plans for your Thanksgiving dinner, here are some I’ve found around Central Oregon: McMenamins Old St. Francis School is hosting a … Continue reading
On the Go-Go has a nice writeup on Bend’s growing "street food" scene—AKA food carts like hot dog stands and the like. King Weenie gets a mention, and Soupçon and Spork get several paragraphs. I had no idea street food could be so gourmet. Soupçon’s daily lunch offerings change with … Continue reading
The topic of chili came up at work today (why not? It’s perfect chili weather), and it was mentioned that Pilot Butte Drive-in has good chili and cornbread on their menu. Which naturally got me to wondering, what restaurant in Bend has the best chili? For that matter, what restaurants … Continue reading
Late mentioning this (since everyone seems to be aware of it already), but the Bite of Bend is this weekend—the festival to "celebrate our local culture and create an event that highlights the food of our region." Saturday and Sunday there will be food galore, live music, a kids area, … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again—the start of the summertime Bend Farmers Market. From June through mid-October, the Farmers Market is in town twice a week: Wednesdays from 3 to 7pm, at the Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza, which is the top of Drake Park next to the public parking lot. … Continue reading