2nd annual Whole Foods Brewfest

This Thursday, March 27, marks the return of Whole Foods‘ Whole Planet Foundation Brew Fest for its second year. It will be taking place from 5 to 8pm and only costs $5—a great deal which gets you the pint glass and 5 tasting tickets. (Additional tickets should be $1 each.) There … Continue reading

So, what’s going on with Blue Pine Kitchen and Bar?

I happened to be driving by Blue Pine Kitchen and Bar today over on the westside when I saw this sign: All the other signage was gone and there were no lights on either. I stopped briefly for a peek and while there were chairs stacked on tables, there were … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day Pub-crawling Guide (2014)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Though it feels a bit odd to have St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday this year, once again I’m posting this annual Bend pub guide for your pub-crawling pleasure on this Irish-of-holidays. Most notably, there are more breweries this year, and while they may not all be … Continue reading

First Friday! On the nicest day of the year so far

It’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown tonight from 5 to 9pm—and could today’s weather be any nicer? In addition to the usual array of businesses and galleries open with special exhibits, free refreshments and wine, and (often) live music, “This month in honor of the MUSE Conference twelve businesses … Continue reading