Big changes are in store for The Abbey Pub on Bend’s westside: it’s changing hands! Current owner Geoff Marlowe included this tidbit in his “draft list” email newsletter: Finally, as some of you know I have sold the Pub and a new group of people are coming in. This is … Continue reading
News broke on The Source late yesterday that Gavin McMichael, founder/owner of the Blacksmith restaurant as well as (the now closed) Bourbon Street and Gatsby’s Brasserie, is filing for bankruptcy. (Note that The Source article has undergone several revisions since first appearing last night.) This morning the Bulletin followed suit, … Continue reading
Just got word tonight (via my wife, who got the news from our daughter, and she called to confirm) that The Paper Factory in the Bend Factory Stores (the factory outlets) is closing, and their last day is Saturday. If you’re unfamiliar with the store, it’s largely a party supply … Continue reading
I saw it on Facebook so it must be true… The IMAX movie theater at the Old Mill District opens today, showing Real Steel. According to Fandango tickets cost $15.50 for adults or $13 for children & seniors, with no matinee pricing. (Compared to $10 for adults or $7.50 for … Continue reading
Last night I received an email from Cary’s Produce Patch. While it’s no surprise that it’s the end of the season for fresh produce (frost on the ground this morning!) I was bummed to learn they won’t be back next year. It is with sadness & great relief; we have … Continue reading
According to an article in today’s issue of the Bulletin, Bourbon Street restaurant in Downtown Bend has closed. Their last day of business was Saturday, October 1. Source: Bend Bulletin
Starting today (the 17th), the downtown Bend Farmers Market will be moving… from the top of Drake Park to the Mirror Pond Parking lot right next door. It was apparently an ADA issue: The move was initiated by advocates who raised concerns to City Council about the accessibility of the … Continue reading
Sad news for fans of Yoko’s, Bend’s first Japanese restaurant: they closed the eastside restaurant at the end of July, after struggling financially with high rent and high costs of importing seafood. (According to the Bulletin article.) I’m sorry to see them close myself; I wasn’t a frequent visitor but … Continue reading
I noticed the big sign on Greenwood advertising “City Thrift,” a new thrift store that will be opening sometime soon (the corner of Greenwood and 2nd, in the building with the (former?) dance studio). Looking at the website it turns out to be the retail store for City Care, which … Continue reading
It was on Twitter yesterday and in the Bulletin today: DiLusso Bakery is closed. (The article is behind the Bulletin paywall however—no linkage.) It sounds like a fairly sudden closure, although from the article I read this morning (actual paper, not online) it sounded like the owner was planning to … Continue reading