Wildfire Brewing has to change its name

This is news I’d expect to have shown up locally first, but instead it showed up on the NewWest site (out of Montana): Bend’s Wildfire Brewery Forced To Change Name. Wildfire restaurants – a chain of eateries with locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia and Georgia – sent a letter earlier … Continue reading

More closures

By now everyone’s probably heard that Kayo’s is closing it’s two restaurants—their "Roadhouse" in Redmond and their "Roadhouse East" in Bend. (Apparently there’s a Kayo’s Sports Bar in the north end of Bend that’s remaining open? Though the KTVZ article mentions it’s in southeast Bend… Anyone actually know where this … Continue reading

The Book Barn is closing!

It’s confirmed; Duncan first reported it yesterday and it appears in today’s paper (E-edition online only; no link). They’ve been downtown on Minnesota Avenue for 35 years (though not at the exact same location). 35 years! I don’t even know what to say. (And before anybody points an accusative finger … Continue reading

Silver Moon’s new sign

On my way home from work yesterday I noticed that Silver Moon Brewing was getting a new sign installed, one of those types that you can stick letters to so as to post events and specials and such. Nothing flashy, but it catches the eye when you’re driving on Greenwood. … Continue reading

Comics and doughnuts

Duncan over at Pegasus Books revealed on his blog today that he is opening a second store here in Bend. I’m planning to open a second store in Bend. Let me be clear — it is an additional store. Not instead, not substituting for….a complete new store, henceforth know as … Continue reading