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Monthly Archives: May 2007
KouseFly at M&J
Tonight (the 30th) KouseFly is playing at the M&J Tavern: In the mood for shelled salted peanuts, cold beer and good local original music? Want to perform your tunes? M&J Tavern, on Greenwood downtown Bend, hosts an open mic on … Continue reading
Bite of Bend 2007
Summer is here—or at least the summer event season is. Nearly. Or something. I saw a banner today for the Bite of Bend, which is going on in just over two weeks time, on June 16th and 17th (Saturday and … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, Events, Food and Dining
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Bend Bulletin restaurant guide
Not too long ago I was mentioning The Source’s Dining Guide and commented that there should be a site that puts all the dining guide stuff together… well, we’re not quite there yet, but I just found out that the … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Dining
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Off to Portland
We’re heading off to Portland for the weekend, so don’t expect any posts or updates for a few. Hope everyone has a good Memorial Day!
The Victorian Café: Best breakfast in Bend
We had breakfast at The Victorian Café last weekend, and it reinforced my belief which I’ll boldly state here that the Victorian is the best breakfast place in town. There’s a number of reasons for this: The quality of food. … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Dining
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Reminder: KouseFly live tonight @ Bendistillery
Music reminder: tonight, May 23, local indie-alt band KouseFly is playing live at the Bendistillery Martini Bar downtown. It starts at 7:30-ish and there’s no cover charge.
Posted in Music
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Deschutes Brewery Open House
I saw this on Deschutes Brewery‘s site today, from their "Bitter Truth" newsletter: Deschutes Brewery’s Annual Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 16th from noon until 4:00 p.m. Come tour the brewery, sample fine ales, talk to our brewers … Continue reading
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Found image: Desert Dog Ale
Found this posted on the back door of the old roller rink, or Domino Room, or whatever they are these days: I never knew Bend Brewing made a Desert Dog Ale. Anyone know anything about it?
Posted in Beer, Unusual
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Pole! Pedal! Paddle!
Pole Pedal Paddle tomorrow! It’s Bend’s Olympics (maybe Bend’s "Iron Man" would be more accurate), and it’s sure to attract the crowds. The race starts at Mt. Bachelor and ends at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The official site also states … Continue reading
JayT’s Hair Parlor for Men
I stopped in to Bend’s first men’s salon yesterday for a haircut and to check the place out. I had my coupon for a free ‘cut, and walked in about 4:30. It’s a nice place; newly built out, with all … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty and Hair
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Mary Jane’s Park signage
The sign (simply a list of credits), and the park under development.
Reminder: KouseFly live tonight
Live music tonight! Local band KouseFly is playing at Volcano Vineyards tonight, May 17, starting at 7pm: The Bend, Oregon Alternative/Pop duet, Kousefly, is set to kick off its 2007 spring/summer tour on top of Volcano Vineyards on May 17 … Continue reading
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East Bend Liquor’s new location
A quick note about East Bend Liquor’s new location… apparently they’ve moved up the street a few blocks on Highway 20. So instead of their old spot in that shopping center on the northeast corner of Hwy. 20 and 27th, … Continue reading
Election day – ballot drops
Today’s election day—did you get your ballot returned yet? If not, the County website has a PDF of ballot drop sites where you can turn it in. All ballots are due by 8pm tonight, and it’s too late to mail … Continue reading
Posted in Government and Politics
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La Costa Azul
Had lunch at La Costa Azul, the new "Authentic Mexican Family Restaurant" up on the north side, on the corner of Layton and Empire, this weekend. They’ve just opened, and still have some kinks to work out, but overall, we … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Dining
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