Heads up, as they posted on Facebook, The Victorian Café will be temporarily closed through Thursday, April 23: “The Vic will be temporarily closed until the 23rd to make some repairs to better enhance your Vic experience.” Haven’t been to The Vic in awhile, but the westside establishment has long been one … Continue reading
Starting today the popular Bontá Natural Artisan Gelato expands from being a mobile gelato cart to a brick-and-mortar “Scoop Shop” in downtown Bend, and they are celebrating today with a grand opening featuring $2 cones! Here’s from the press release that was sent out: Things will be getting a whole lot sweeter … Continue reading
If you suffer from celiac disease or other gluten intolerance, check out Broken Top Bottle Shop‘s gluten-free, five-course dinner they are putting on this Thursday, March 12. BTBS is well-known for having some of the best vegan and vegetarian dining options in town so this dinner seems like a natural … Continue reading
I happen to really like whiskey and the occasional cigar, so this definitely has an allure: a Whiskey & Cigars dinner at Pronghorn Resort on March 14. It’s honestly a bit steep at $80 (tickets available online here), but I have to admit my mouth is watering (both for the food and … Continue reading
Baldy’s BBQ is celebrating their tenth anniversary this week and today through Saturday (16th through the 21st) they are featuring a special Customer Appreciation menu as “Our way to say thank you for Getting Sauced with us for a Decade.” So all this week stop in for $10 deals on ribs, … Continue reading
The Source this week has a good list of all the (known) food carts in Bend, organized by The Lot (four of them currently) and the other locations around town. Interestingly, The Lot is down to four carts now (The Brown Owl moved out) but they are looking for a … Continue reading
On Friday we stopped by the relatively-new Esta Bien! on south Third Street, next door to the Third Street Pub and kitty-corner from the Red Carpet Carwash. (At 304 SE 3rd Street, to be exact.) In large part a taco shop, they actually have a more expansive menu that includes buritos, … Continue reading
If you’re not finding yourself at home tomorrow for whatever reason, there are a number of Thanksgiving dinner possibilities you can look into. McMenamins – Thanksgiving Buffet at Old St. Francis This runs from noon until 6pm, and costs $29 for adults, $17 for kids 5-12 and is free for kids 4 … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving week! I’ll be posting where you can celebrate the holiday if you’re not spending it at home or with family and friends. Today, Broken Top Bottle Shop is holding their annual Vegan Thanksgiving from 6 to 9pm, featuring four courses plus wine and beer. Communal Seating. Space will … Continue reading
Today from 10am until 4pm the Des Chutes Historical Museum is holding their Annual Chili Feed and Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser—an event that’s been going on every year for over 30 years(!). The chili feed itself runs from 11 until 2:30, provided by Millie’s Chili, and vendors will be on hand selling terrific … Continue reading