So who’s going to the Bite of Bend this Saturday? We were thinking of it but likely won’t go if the weather’s rainy like they’re predicting. Although I really want to see the first annual Iron Chef Competition they’re having—six local chefs in three one hour matches, just like the TV show. The Source has… Continue reading Bite of Bend
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Things about Bend that I don’t like
So, continuing in my “Things I X about Bend” series: I don’t like… …the traffic; the disproportionate amount of congestion and the bad drivers. …not having a mass transit system. …how the north end of town is a stripmall/boxstore eyesore. …skyrocketing real estate prices. …the roundabouts. Actually, I’m kind of on the fence about them;… Continue reading Things about Bend that I don’t like
Things about Bend that I like
That is, these are things that are new in Bend, or are a result of progress, that I like. It’s a balance to my Things about Bend that I miss post the other day. I like… …the Bend Public Library building. I have fond memories of the old building they used to be in, but… Continue reading Things about Bend that I like
Things about Bend that I miss
I miss… …the statue of the of the homeless guy checking his wallet on the corner of Franklin and Wall. People used to decorate it for the Christmas season. …when the Tower Theatre was an actual movie theater. …when J.C. Penney used to be downtown. This is old school, it used to be on the… Continue reading Things about Bend that I miss
Bend Bulletin article: Tech Town
The Bend Bulletin (our local newspaper) has an interesting article online today: Tech Town, a profile of the local computer/tech industry and how it’s pulling “young, technically savvy people” to the area. The conventional wisdom is that Bend is a great place to retire, but increasingly it is a great place for young, technically savvy… Continue reading Bend Bulletin article: Tech Town
Jake’s Diner is moving
I heard this on the radio this morning, and then caught this article in the Bend Bulletin: Jake’s Diner is moving to the eastside. The spot? The Royal Thai Cafe building, behind Bedmart and Scrap-a-Doodle… which, if anyone keeps track, seems to be a death knell for restaurants. I can remember Sully’s (Italian) was there,… Continue reading Jake’s Diner is moving
3 newish Bend restaurants
Two weekends ago, the in-laws were in town from Chicago, and as always happens, we went out to dinner (and lunch) every day they were here. Ordinarily this wouldn’t be much to write about, but while they were here ate out at three of the newer restaurants here in Bend: Zydeco, Mercury Diner and Anthony’s… Continue reading 3 newish Bend restaurants
Development in Bend
It’s crazy how much development is going on around here these days. Downtown, they’re just about to tear down the old post office and start erecting a new parking structure. The “Firehall” is ongoing, with a giant plastic bag over the top of it (it’s truly surreal). The new building on the corner of Wall… Continue reading Development in Bend
Cancelled!
Well, I posted too soon. Tonight’s blogger get-together has been cancelled, too many people had something come up. Hopefully we can convene next week or something.
Bend Bloggers
Unless plans changed when I wasn’t looking, the Bend/Central Oregon bloggers are getting together again tomorrow, Tuesday the 8th. It’s at the Cascade Lakes Brewery Lodge (upstairs!) on Bend’s westside, starting at 7pm. I don’t know yet if I’ll make it, but I know a bunch of the others will. Cheers!