Why the Eastside Rocks: #13 Eclectic Eats

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #13: Eclectic Eats No, the Eastside might not have the fanciest restaurants in town, but there’s certainly no lack of interesting food (and experiences) to be found. Here are some prime examples: Texas Doughnuts These monsters … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #3 Best Burgers in Town

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #3: The Best Burgers in Town Any way you slice it, most everybody considers the Pilot Butte Drive-In to have the best hamburger in town, hands down. And for those (few) that disagree, they usually point … Continue reading

Free Food at Jake’s Diner…

Over on Diner Life (the Jake’s Diner blog), Lyle has posted an offer to get a free cinnamon roll (the "Elvis"): Here is my blog special. If you print off a copy of one of these pictures, bring it in to Jake’s, and sign up for email specials; I will … Continue reading

Munch and Music starts today

Tonight is the first night of the six-week-long Munch & Music series in Drake Park—you know, the free music series? It starts at 5:30 and goes until 8:30. Tonight’s performer is Karla Bonoff. There’s also 20 food booths, arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area, and a beer garden. If … Continue reading

Gusto’s Reader’s Choice Awards

The new Summer 2007 issue of Gusto is out, and it features their 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards for local restaurants. And you all know I’m a sucker for "Best Of" lists, right? (As an aside, have I never blogged about Gusto here before? Apparently not… it’s the ultra-glossy "premiere" magazine … Continue reading

Food and wine this weekend

Don’t forget, this weekend is the Bite of Bend, in downtown Bend. Live music, food, etc. Today’s Go Magazine in the Bulletin has a map of which streets will be closed downtown; it’s not online though. However, I’ve tried to recreate it from memory and Google Maps in the image … Continue reading

Farmer’s Market

The Farmer’s Market starts this week, and runs through October. There are two days of Market each week: Wednesdays in Drake Park, from 3pm until 7pm, and Fridays at St. Charles Hospital, from 2pm until 6pm. I’ve never been to the St. Charles Market (it’s pretty much the same as … Continue reading

Bite of Bend 2007

Summer is here—or at least the summer event season is. Nearly. Or something. I saw a banner today for the Bite of Bend, which is going on in just over two weeks time, on June 16th and 17th (Saturday and Sunday). What’s different this year is that it’s taking place … Continue reading

Bend Bulletin restaurant guide

Not too long ago I was mentioning The Source’s Dining Guide and commented that there should be a site that puts all the dining guide stuff together… well, we’re not quite there yet, but I just found out that the Bulletin has a very comprehensive restaurant guide online here. You … Continue reading

The Victorian Café: Best breakfast in Bend

We had breakfast at The Victorian Café last weekend, and it reinforced my belief which I’ll boldly state here that the Victorian is the best breakfast place in town. There’s a number of reasons for this: The quality of food. They’re widely considered to have the best eggs benedict around … Continue reading