The current issue of The Source Weekly has a "Dine on a Dime" cheap eating guide that I thought was worth writing about—but you won’t find it online. Go pick up an issue before it’s gone if you want the full article. Their guidelines are places that serve at least … Continue reading
Okay, I love Zydeco and all, I think it’s one of the best restaurants in town, but I have to say, they have possibly the worst men’s room layout of any place I’ve been. Why is that, you ask? Well, as you open the door, the first thing you see—as … Continue reading
Apparently just within this past week, Mercury Diner has changed its name and is now an Italian restaurant. I’m unclear if they are under new ownership, but the new restaurant is named "Zucca." Literally, this happened just within this past week or so; we ate there only a few weeks … Continue reading
Yesterday we had lunch at Baltazar’s, the new(ish) Mexican seafood fine dining restaurant, located on the west side. It was excellent! I’d only been hearing good things about the place, with the only caveat being "it’s expensive." The restaurant itself is very spacious and clean. Warm wood and latté colors, … Continue reading
The Sparrow Bakery is serving up some Valentines Day treats this holiday season: erotic baked goods. Yes, you read that right. They have a special menu divided into a "G-rated" section and "X-rated" section for "one day only." You’ll probably want to place an order ahead of time if you … Continue reading
According to Elise Michael’s blog entry today: And, thinking I should call to make reservations first, I find out THEY’RE CLOSED. Like, FOR GOOD. And in the comments, Jen points to this Bulletin article: Give last rites to Mangia! Pasta!, the popular Italian cafe in The Forum shopping center off … Continue reading
A tip on one of those open-air produce stands you see around (actually, they’re less "stands" than just vendors selling out of the back of their trucks): a co-worker recommended the guy on the corner of Third and Division (south end of town, by 7-Eleven) for the best oranges in … Continue reading
I had lunch at Ernesto’s Italian today and I wanted to blog about it because they have a really good lunch deal: an all-you-can-eat buffet for $7.50. I think it’s Monday through Friday only. Each day of the week is a different special on the menu; today (Wednesday) was BBQ … Continue reading
I just heard about Café 3456′ opening up the other night, and today there’s an article in the paper about it. It’s the new restaurant located at the Bend Airport. …Yes, the Bend Airport, not the Redmond Airport. That seems to be other peoples’ reaction, too. Everybody seems to forget … Continue reading
Just a few quick notes following up my Zydeco post from a few days ago. We had dinner there Saturday night and had the prime rib special. In a nutshell? The entire meal was fantastic. It’s pretty much cemented in my mind as the best restaurant in Bend right now. … Continue reading