The Source this week has a good list of all the (known) food carts in Bend, organized by The Lot (four of them currently) and the other locations around town. Interestingly, The Lot is down to four carts now (The Brown Owl moved out) but they are looking for a … Continue reading
Check out #30 on this list published today by the NYTimes: 52 Places to Go in 2015. Yep. That’s us! Once a frontier logging town called Farewell Bend, this picturesque city of 80,000 is a seductive spot for travelers who are into craft brewing and the great outdoors. The Bend region … Continue reading
Coming up on Saturday, January 17th, McMenamins Old St. Francis School is holding their second annual High Gravity Extravaganza—a terrific mini brewfest featuring all “high gravity” beers, meaning “strong.” It starts at 1pm and runs until 10, with a special meet the brewer part going from 1 to 5. Come … Continue reading
On Friday we stopped by the relatively-new Esta Bien! on south Third Street, next door to the Third Street Pub and kitty-corner from the Red Carpet Carwash. (At 304 SE 3rd Street, to be exact.) In large part a taco shop, they actually have a more expansive menu that includes buritos, … Continue reading
A quick update to yesterday’s story about Old Mill Brew Wërks closing: stopped in at OMBW today for their last day for a couple of happy hour-priced apps and a beer, and picked the server’s brain a bit on what’s going on. According to what she said, it’s just the restaurant … Continue reading
It’s official, Old Mill Brew Wërks posted the news on Facebook: This Sunday we will be CLOSING the doors to Old Mill Brew Werks!! A farewell to all our fans we will be running happy hour specials all day with mention of this post!!! And free swag giveaways!! Come down … Continue reading
In two weeks the High Desert Museum will be opening a new exhibit I’m a little excited about: Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer. It’s promising more than just the history of beer and brewing, and is the perfect addition for the Museum to complement our beery culture here. Oregonians … Continue reading
With the end of 2014 upon us I wanted to wish every one a Happy New Year and safe New Year’s Eve partying tonight, and also “thank you” to everyone who follows and supports Hack Bend! It’s been a busy/crazy year (I wrote a book!) and 2015 will be just … Continue reading
Merry Christmas everyone! It’s been a great and interesting year, between writing a book and the other changes we’ve seen in Bend over the past 12 months. I hope everyone else has had a great year and a great holiday as well. 2015 is just around the corner, and I’m … Continue reading
Going on today—right now in fact—is Central Oregon Locavore‘s annual Holiday Gift Faire, taking place at the Old Stone Church from 10 to 4pm. Here’s the Facebook event for it, and here’s their description (from the newsletter): Central Oregon Locavore Non Profit is proud to present one of Central Oregon’s … Continue reading