Why the Eastside Rocks: #8 Zydeco

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #8: Zydeco I’ve sung the praises of Zydeco (formally known as Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails) time and again, with good reason: I think they are all-around the best restaurant in Bend. And their Third Street location … Continue reading

Redmond – in four words or less

This story appeared in Thursday’s Bulletin and on the KTVZ newscast, but I can’t find a thing about it online anywhere except behind the Bulletin’s really stupid "e-edition" paywall: "Redmond turns to public for a brand identity." I’ll type in some choice quotes: In an effort to draw businesses and … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #7 The Medical District

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #7: The Medical District Let’s face it, when you need serious medical care, you head east. The whole section of town surrounding and anchored by St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Road, is the "Medical District": … Continue reading

The east-west dividing line

It occurred to me as I’m writing this whole “Eastside Rocks” series that I’ve never defined what the east-west dividing line for Bend is exactly. For the record, the boundary is the Parkway (the old Division Street); everything east of the Parkway (including Third Street) is the “Eastside,” and that’s … Continue reading

Hans Restaurant sale

This was found posted in "Garage Sales" on craigslist: Hans Restaurant Sept. 7th and 8th. Restaurant equipment, store Fixtures, 1/2 price wine/beer and so much more! This Friday and Saturday from 8am-11am. Presumably this is at the downtown location. I’m particularly interested in the half price beer and wine, of … Continue reading

PSA: Driving in school zones

Just a reminder that school has started again this week, and that means school zone speed limits are back in effect during school days—that’s from 7am until 5pm, all day, regardless of whether children are present. The speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour, and this week … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #6 Vince Genna Stadium

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #6: Vince Genna Stadium (& Bend Elks baseball) The Stadium, celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, is home to the Bend Elks baseball club. Named for the legendary Parks & Rec director and longtime Bend resident … Continue reading

Iron Horse – via Kina

The Iron Horse store is an eclectic antique/secondhand store down in the "Old Town" section of Bend, near downtown—it’s a bit off the beaten path, not far from the Riverside Market as things go. It’s one of those places that I’ve been meaning to write about, because it’s the perfect … Continue reading