Macy Crowe
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Local restaurants and markets prepare corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day
Local restaurants and at least one meat market are preparing for St. Patrick’s Day by stocking their shelves with the fixings to make a beloved Irish-American specialty: corned beef.The distinctive meat dish will be ordered at restaurants across the country on Saturday to celebrate and acknowledge Irish culture. “We do a bang-up job of corned beef here,” said Ben Kruse, restaurant and pub… → Read More
Bend food trucks serve up morning meals
A pancake filled with eggs, bacon and cream cheese spread, cheesecake-flavored cinnamon rolls and biscuits with wild mushroom gravy — these are the hottest food truck breakfast options being served in Central Oregon.Diners looking for quick, on-the-go breakfast food have a limited assortment of eateries to choose from. To fill the gap (and your growling bellies), more food trucks are opening… → Read More
Chocolate and wine pairings to try this Valentine’s Day
The tables at the end of the aisles in Newport Avenue Market often act as calendar updates as they fill up with decorations for the appropriate holiday of the month. This time heart-shaped boxes of candies, both small and large, are alongside a variety of red tones of home decor for Valentine’s Day.On average, 50 percent of adults purchase candy for Valentine’s Day, according to the National… → Read More
Bend food truck owner has found a niche
On a chilly January afternoon, it’s hard not to think to yourself: A grilled cheese sandwich sounds good right now. If you happen to be driving down Galveston Avenue, Tennessee’s Grill Cheese makes it easy to satisfy that comfort food craving. Question is: Is it grilled cheese or grill cheese? Chris Honey, owner of Tennessee’s Grill Cheese, has heard that question many times before. “That’s just… → Read More
The Bulletin announces annual cookie contest winners
Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise and black peppercorns are the list of spices that flavored the winning cookie of this year’s contest. The star-shaped cookie with intricate dotted icing — designed henna tattoo style — sat in the middle of a table next to peppermint macarons, date-filled pinwheels and cranberry bliss bars at The Bulletin last week. Much like the chai cookie’s… → Read More
Local bakeries offer made-from-scratch pumpkin pies
Glowing ovens line the walls inside the original Sparrow Bakery kitchen. Huge bags of flour and brown sugar sit on the floor. The pastry chef cuts a butter pat off a 32-pound slab and slips it into a bowl. A nearby bakery employee rolls out a pie crust, then trims and flutes it around the edges of a metal dish. Sparrow started preparing for the holiday pie rush weeks ago. For a month before… → Read More
A GO!-to guide for Halloween events in Central Oregon
Whether it’s tricks or treats you seek, all you need to do is take a peek at what Central Oregon has in store, and explore. Zombies, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, parties and costume-clad cyclocross racers are just a few of the highlights. Need some prefunc activities, too? Opportunities abound for pumpkin patch harvests, carving a jack-o’-lantern, costume party plotting and planning out a… → Read More
Trending fall fashion fitting for a Central Oregon lifestyle
April’s New York Fashion Week showcased a variety of trending styles, from neutral to vibrant colors and classic to bold designs. Among them were designer Joseph Altuzarra’s purple velvet dress with crystal and gold flowers, Alexander Wang’s plaid blazer and matching plaid jumpsuit and Ryan Roche’s long plush gray fur jacket, cinched together with a belt. The fashion weeks in New York, Paris and… → Read More
Fall food flavors
A variety of squash, all different shapes and sizes, adorned the front porch at local culinary instructor and cookbook author Suzanne Landry’s home. When she opened the door into her kitchen, a savory scent wafted out. A few minutes later she was standing over a frying pan, pushing around an assortment of wild rice, celery, mushrooms, onions and spices with a wooden spoon. “It’s very important… → Read More
Food truck brings Himalayan cuisine to Central Oregon
Tenzin Sherpa threw a handful of noodles in a stir-fry pan, tossed them, methodically added a reddish sauce and added a handful of spinach leaves into the mixture. Only two feet away, Kristie Miller was telling a customer about the vegetarian options through the food truck’s window. A gap in customer orders allowed Sherpa to turn his attention toward a ball of dough he was using to make… → Read More
Where to find one-of-a-kind summer cocktails in Central Oregon
From “Game of Thrones”-themed drinks in New York to fire-lit libations in Barcelona, Spain, specialty cocktails are trending, and Bend is no exception.“I think with cocktails you can get really creative. We have a lot of creative people in this area, and we have a lot of fun things to work with that are inspiring,” said Sophia Berry, Crater Lake Spirits tasting room assistant manager.On a sunny,… → Read More
Rainshadow Organics opens new farm store, sells wide variety of goods
Central Oregon farmers are working hard to expand their customer base beyond farmers markets and educate the community about the nutritional benefits of eating local.Rainshadow Organics, a regular at the Bend Farmers Market and the NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market, decided to make their goods available year-round by opening a store at their farm between Terrebonne and Sisters.Sarahlee Lawrence… → Read More
Embracing summer’s grilling season with kebabs
Summer is in full swing, and so are the food trends people look forward to each year.This Bulletin reporter spent an afternoon with Thor Erickson, grill master and chef instructor at the Cascade Culinary Institute of Central Oregon Community College, to learn more about the best practices for preparing a popular summer dish: kebabs.Erickson’s son, 10-year-old Johann, picked up a sliced purple… → Read More
Fair fun in Deschutes County
Neon-lit rides, farm animals and entertainers will once again bring people across Central Oregon to the Deschutes County Fair. The annual event returns Wednesday to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond for five days of funnel cakes, country music and more rides than ever before. Step on down“For the first time ever, because our fair is so large, we are having a second unit carnival area… → Read More
Sushi food truck finds fans in Tumalo
“Do you have any allergies?” “Is there anything that you especially like or dislike?”“Do you like crunchy?” These are some of the questions Scott Byers asked before disappearing behind his food truck window at Ronin Sushi and Japanese Grill in Tumalo. He reappeared 10 minutes later with a brown box holding a personalized sushi roll. It was filled with mango, cilantro, cucumber and crab meat and… → Read More
Jump into July with Bend Summer Fest
Bend’s downtown streets will once again swell with visitors, white tents, food carts and music stages. The annual Bend Summer Festival returns this weekend for its 27th year, but with many new faces performing and showcasing their work. The festival features food and drink vendors, kids activities, live music on multiple stages and local goods. But what sets Bend Summer Fest apart from other… → Read More
French Market fills food niche in Bend
A decorative bicycle basket filled with flowers welcomes restaurant visitors. Inside, a large cheese wheel in a glass case draws immediate curiosity. Chefs are busy preparing food in the kitchen behind, and French music plays softly throughout the dining room. The Liptons, who had been longing to open a European-style cafe in the Western United States while living abroad, bought the former… → Read More
Outdoor dining options? Bend has plenty
Patrons sit down on wide, wooden chairs with white linen table cloths draping their laps. Outstretched umbrellas shade diners from the sun overhead without blocking their view of Broken Top and South Sister mountains. A railing loops around the patio, safely securing customers. As for the lighting, it’s au naturel. Yes, the view from Broken Top Club Restaurant is a stunner. Central Oregon is… → Read More
Crook County jail construction hits snag
Engineers must redesign the foundation of the new Crook County jail before construction can begin because of softer than expected soil found at the construction site in downtown Prineville. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is now shifting construction designs from a two-story facility to a one-story facility. However, Crook County undersheriff James Savage said the jail will be finished in time… → Read More
New wedding trends hit Central Oregon’s food scene
Bend’s wedding scene is a bustling one. The well-regarded food scene, a variety of DJs and bands, and the natural backdrop of the Cascade Mountains, make it an enticing wedding venue. While some couples stick to the classic wedding ceremony and reception, others are foregoing tradition for something particular to their relationship. The beloved tradition — fancy gowns and tuxedos, tiered cake,… → Read More