Bend-based Riff Cold Brewed Coffee turns winter cocktails on their head Our friends from Riff Cold Brewed Coffee are leading the way in cold-brewed cocktail goodness. This New Year's Eve, get creative and blow your friends' minds with one of these outstanding cold-brewed cocktails using Riff Cold Brewed Coffee. Cold Fashioned 2 ounces rye whiskey 2 [...]
Enjoy outdoor dining year-round with these patios Great food and drinks just seem to go better with a little bit of the great outdoors. Fortunately, here in Bend our food and drink scene includes multiple outdoor patios and fire pits that stay open throughout the colder months. At Anthony’s, you’ll enjoy riverfront dining and not one but [...]
From Boxwood Kitchen’s Eric Rud and Lance Blanchard Perfect for those crisp bluebird days that have come to define Bend’s cooler months, Boxwood’s butternut squash soup is just another reason we long for the fall and winter seasons here in Central Oregon. This recipe is gluten- and dairy-free and serves four to six adults. Be on [...]
Michelada (Mexican Beer Cocktail) We love playing around with new summer cocktail concoctions and this Michelada recipe from Savory Spice is one of our favorites. It's a Mexican take on a Bloody Mar, that's perfect for beer and brunch lovers alike! INGREDIENTS For rimming the glasses: 1 Tbsp. Makrut Lime Sea Salt 1 Tbsp. Honey Powder 1/8 [...]
Photo by Carlos Andrés Varela Expand your whisky horizons with a pair of new cocktails It's easy to get trapped in a rut. You're at the bar or at home making drinks and you fall back on your old reliable. Maybe it's the classic Old Fashioned your pops taught you how to make, or that simple [...]
Restaurant donating all perishable food during renovation Anthony’s at the Old Mill District is very excited to announce that they are getting a fresh, new look! The restaurant will close for one week for renovations. Mother’s Day dinner on May 13 will be the last service until May 21 when they re-open their doors for business. [...]
Embrace the stormy weather of April and May with a Martinez Whenever we have food or drink questions, we go to our favorite foodie couple, Ginger and Jaime at Ginger's Kitchenware. Looking for a classic cocktail to help us get past the spring blues, they recommended the underappreciated Martinez. The predecessor to the Martini, a Martinez [...]
Nothing soothes the soul during a streak of cold weather like hot soup, a sizzling steak or a mouth-watering wood-fired pizza. It’s science. Look it up. With the temperatures dropping, here’s a look at some of our favorite winter meals in Bend that are sure to banish the chill from your bones. The porterhouse from [...]
As the temperature drops in Bend, it's time to warm things up in the kitchen. Good thing we know some folks that can whip up a hot meal or two. Here's some of our favorite fall recipes from Savory Spice. Barbecue Pot Roast Incredibly simple pot roast, flavored with the classic Midwestern Sweet Barbecue Sauce. Ingredients [...]
The best margaritas in town just got a little better. Hola! is now serving its own private label of Patrón Añejo tequila. “There’s lot of vanilla and roasted pear in there with a beautiful caramel color,” says Hola! co-owner and managing partner Marcos Rodriguez. “At the end, there’s a real earthy flavor. In this barrel, we [...]
