La Costa Azul redux

I first posted a review on La Costa Azul back in May of last year; it’s the Mexican restaurant up on Bend’s north side, on the corner of Empire Boulevard and Layton Avenue. We’ve been there a few times since then, most recently last night for dinner; here are some … Continue reading

Winter weather notes

– With schools closed today and snow everywhere and much of the town on lockdown (not really—but the police are urging people to stay off the roads), I’m wondering how that will affect the Bend WebCon 2 going on downtown today (from 11-3). I won’t be there either way, but … Continue reading

The Decoy Bar and Grill

We had lunch at the new Decoy Bar and Grill yesterday (read The Source’s review here), and I was impressed. I won’t go as in-depth as The Source did, but I will agree with their assessment that they have one of the best burgers in town (if not the best). … Continue reading

Decoy Bar and Grill: Downtown’s new restaurant

What with all the new restaurants opening up around here lately (seriously, downtown seems like it’s infested with ’em), I didn’t notice that the Decoy Bar and Grill had opened; it’s the new restaurant on the corner of Bond and Greenwood. It was this article in the Source today that … Continue reading

The Blacksmith’s new beer list

Check this out: the Blacksmith Restaurant is all set to re-open (remember, they had closed down for remodeling), and they have an extensive beer list, thanks to local blogger brewerman. I’ve seen the tap list (Spence at brewerman gave me a peek—it’s not online yet) and I can confirm it’s … Continue reading

La Rosa to be moving

According to the Bulletin: La Rosa Authentic Mexican Kitchen is moving to NorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend’s west side, citing limited seating and parking at its current location on Northwest College Way. The Jaliscan cuisine restaurant, which has been at its existing site for about 3 1/2 years, … Continue reading

Typhoon! opens tonight

The new Typhoon! Thai restaurant is opening today, according to the Bulletin. Typhoon! opens at 5 p.m. today in downtown Bend’s Franklin Crossing building. The Portland-based Thai restaurant’s front entrance is on Northwest Bond Street, near the corner of Franklin Avenue. Bend is the seventh Typhoon! location to open. Bo … Continue reading

Terrebonne Depot

On our way out to the Pumpkin Patch Saturday, we stopped at the Terrebonne Depot for lunch. I remembered that John Anderson had given it a pretty good review in the Bulletin sometime back, and since it’s right on the way to the Pumpkin Patch (and Smith Rock, which will … Continue reading

The Village Grill

Friday we had lunch at The Village Grill, the new restaurant/sports bar occupying the former Grove space, downtown. Quick summary: I liked it well enough, my wife didn’t much care for it. Service was good, and quick; our lunches were out to the table quicker than we’re used to. I … Continue reading