The final Friday night for The Platypus Pub — tonight!

It’s no secret that the dual businesses of the Platypus Pub and The Brew Shop (homebrew beer supply store) are being evicted from their building, the semi-historic former church-turned-series-of-restaurants, and the end of March is when they have to be out. (Previous posts on the story here, and here.) Sadly, … Continue reading

Johnny Carino’s is the latest restaurant to close

KTVZ reported yesterday that Johnny Carino’s (the Italian restaurant chain on the north end of town at the Cascade Village shopping center) is closed. Another one down. Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant closed its doors after nearly 15 years, citing rising costs and falling sales. “After nearly 15 years, we have … Continue reading

Shopko will close in April

Our Bend Shopko store is one of the ones caught up in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings the company is going through, and plans to close on April 15. Currently, everything in the store is on sale for 10 to 30% off, though these discounts might get steeper as April … Continue reading

Wubba’s BBQ Shack is closed; food truck still open

Last week, on Friday, December 21, Wubba’s BBQ Shack posted the notice of its sudden closure on Facebook: Good morning! Wubba’s BBQ Shack would like to thank all of our wonderful customers for a great 6 years at our Bend location. We have permanently closed this location as of today … Continue reading

Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road Closing Nov. 19

Word came down this week from the County Road Department on the date (this coming Monday) on the winter mountain road closures: The Deschutes County Road Department plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road (Road 21) at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19. Cascade Lakes Highway … Continue reading

RiverBend Brewing’s pub to close, while brewery stays open

News came down yesterday that RiverBend Brewing, located on north Division Street, will be closing the pub and restaurant this coming Monday, November 19, while the brewery portion will remain open. This is the official word that head brewer Chasen Schultz sent out: It comes as sad news that, as … Continue reading

Motherhood Maternity closing up shop at the end of the month

Down in the Old Mill District, this handwritten sign is on the door of Motherhood Maternity: “Due to the closing of this store’s location on March 28th, all employees, aside from the manager, quit with no notice. Therefore we will not be able to maintain regular business hours, as the … Continue reading