This was found on the Backporch Coffee Roasters‘ blog today: Well some exciting news is instore for all you coffee folks. Deschutes Brewery has just announced the release of the new "Backporch Imperial Porter" which will be served at the downtown pub on the X tap. We are so excited … Continue reading
As reported on the front page of today’s Bulletin (online version only available to subscribers, unfortunately) and here on KTVZ.com, Trader Joe’s will officially be opening a store on the north side of Bend, in the Cascade Village Shopping Center. Here are the pertinent details: No opening or construction dates … Continue reading
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
I’m getting all beery on these last couple of posts, I notice. Just a note to list the current tap lineups at two of our breweries (in the spirit of Deschutes’ Now Pouring page): Silver Moon Brewing and Bend Brewing Company. Over at Silver Moon, there is: Hound’s Tooth Amber … Continue reading
Spotted in an ad in The Source: Eagle Crest Resort is hosting a Winter Brewfest on Saturday, March 3rd. It runs from 12pm until 7pm, and prices are pretty much the brewfest "standard": $5 for entry which includes a stein and three tasting tickets; additional tickets are $1 each. Breweries … 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
Bend, Overall, by Scott Cook, is a guidebook with an emphasis on outdoor adventures. Published in 2004, it’s fairly up-to-date and you should be able to manage each of the "adventures" with no real changes from the book. The book is divided into 53 featured outings/destinations, several driving tours, and … 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
Well, there’s something happing in Bend for Mardi Gras besides mask making (the lack of events which I bemoaned here): JC’s Bar & Grill is having a Mardi Gras party on the 20th. It starts at 8pm, and they say they have "tons of beads of all shapes and sizes."