We had lunch at the new Decoy Bar and Grill yesterday (read The Source’s review here), and I was impressed. I won’t go as in-depth as The Source did, but I will agree with their assessment that they have one of the best burgers in town (if not the best). The space isn’t as big as I envisioned it, but it’s not small, either. It’s very comfortable, lots of exposed brick and wood giving it … Continue reading →
Here’s something cool that we just discovered: the City of Bend website hosts audio MP3 recordings of all City Council meetings, going back to 2005. That’s rather progressive and tech-savvy. No video yet, though. Which is a shame, since the meetings are recorded for COTV on channel 11. They wouldn’t even have to host the videos themselves; just put them on YouTube.
What with all the new restaurants opening up around here lately (seriously, downtown seems like it’s infested with ‘em), I didn’t notice that the Decoy Bar and Grill had opened; it’s the new restaurant on the corner of Bond and Greenwood. It was this article in the Source today that caught my attention… the place actually sounds pretty good, especially the food. The menu is a nice mix of the expected and unexpected, retaining a … Continue reading →
McMenamins Old St. Francis School is holding a Scotch tasting on Thursday, January 24th. It starts at 7pm and costs $40 (reservations required). This spirited liquor goes notably well with cold, rainy weather. Come in to warm up with this selection of scotches paired with a Scottish-themed menu of hearty appetizers. *** SCOTCHES *** GLENKINCHIE DALWHINNIE CRAGGANMORE TALISKER LAGAVULIN OBAN ***SMALL BITES MENU*** Lobster bisque cappuccino Mini lamb burgers with honey-harissa sauce Housesmoked salmon cake … Continue reading →
That would be Deschutes Brewery‘s much-coveted Imperial Stout, which was just officially released today. I have a write-up on my beer blog of their release party. But the real hint here is where to find it. I’ve been calling around to the various stores in town who will carry it, and the earliest anyone can tell me they’ll be getting this beer is "maybe Wednesday." Even at the Brewery itself (on Simpson Avenue), Wednesday at … Continue reading →
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