Posts with tag 'Restaurants'

Need a Caffeine Fix Today?

During this quarantine it is essential to practice CDC safety guidelines, but does that mean your coffee options are restricted? Definitely NOT! Below are a few coffee establishments in Bend that are still open for take-out and bean orders. Help support local businesses during this chaotic time, and also feed your caffeine needs.

Lone Pine Roasters*

Also a shout out to Lone Pine Roasters! I recently purchased a bag of their Ethiopian Suke Quto beans. After brewing this coffee today, I can attest to the quality of this roastery. The Ethiopian beans were bursting with aromas of stone fruits and citrus, and the final product was gorgeous. Bright peach notes, with some honey, and a baking spice finish; definitely a great way to s...

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Bend Restaurants Need Our Support

We love Bend! Part of the Bend culture is the variety of places to eat and socialize. With all of Bend's restaurants shut down and only open for take out due to Covid-19 restrictions, we need to support them however possible.  Each week Bend Premier Real Estate brokers are adopting a new restaurant and we invite you go join us.  It takes a lot of food sales just to pay the rent. This week we are supporting Chomp Chomp in downtown Bend.

We ordered "Our Ramen" which was fabulous with garlic baby bok choy, nori, oyster mushroom, a soft boiled egg, chicken (we substituted chicken for pork belly) and scallions. Our second order was "All Mighty Gyudon" which was thinly sliced sirloin over rice with stewed onions, fried egg, pi...

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Great To Go Food in Bend Oregon

If you are anything like us, we have been very sad about not being able to go out to our favorite restaurants during this quarantine. However, this just means we have been changing our focus from dine-in opportunities to the best "To Go" locations in Band! Last week we had the opportunity to try Cody's Catering and for anyone looking for a lot of great BBQ at a fantastic price, this is a must try!

Currently through the end of April, Cody's is offering a special where you can buy one dinner for 4 hot and get a second "easy to heat up" dinner for 4 for half price! For a total of $46 we got enough food for about 4 meals for the two of us. Well of course this was exactly the kind of To Go bargain we were hunting for and it sure was delicious! We ordered the BBQ chicken dinner for 4 as our hot meal and it did not disappoint. We ha...

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Boxwood Kitchen in Bend's Old Mill District is Sure to Delight

Being the foodies we are, we really enjoy finding restaurants that are off the beaten path. One such restaurant we recently enjoyed was Boxwood Kitchen. Although located in the Old Mill District, this dining experience will not be found on the main road but rather was tucked in behind Naked Winery and Jimmy Johns. 

We have visited Boxwood on several occasions since they opened their doors last year and their wonderful dishes have yet to disappoint. On our most recent visit we were able to enjoy an intimate setting with some close friends and really take the "Supperclub" name to heart. We were able to enjoy a nice leisurely dinner with plenty of good food, drinks and even some laughs with our server. 

We began our meal with their Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs. We didn't get a ph...

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Cascade Lakes Brewing Produces a Meal to Remember

Bend Oregon has become a beer hot spot for any hop connoisseur. With over 27 breweries to choose from, there seems to be a flavor and experience for any palate. Last week, we were able to have a fun and unique dining experience at one of our favorite brew stops, Cascade Lakes. 

Founded in 1994, Cascade Lakes Brewing has its origins in Redmond, Oregon. Over 25 years later, the brewery has greatly expanded its brewing system and also has added "The Lodge,",our go-to weekend stop in Bend, Oregon on the way to Mt. Bachelor. On our most recent visit, Cascade Lakes offered an exclusive, 30 ticket only event for a 5 course beer pairing which was called "Beer and Bites." Based on teaser photos leaked on social media, this looked as though it promised to be a cornucopia of flavors. 

The event was held in the upstairs space at Cascade Lakes. Normally adorned with dart boards and a pool table, the upstairs was instead set up with several communal tables covered with black table clothes and fun hops decor. We were greeted with a great menu, allowing us to see the wonderful food and beer we had in store, and got to try an IPA which was exclusively brewed for the event while munching down on some smoked nuts. This IPA featured a much lighter hop than typically used in Pacific NW IPAs and was a great starting beer for this event. We think this beer should be on the full time beer list!

Once all the guests had arrived, we were greeted by the brew master and head chef for a few words and finally got to begin on our outstanding starter, some fried goat cheese balls atop fresh greens and hazelnut pesto. The balance of the fried goat cheese and greens was absolute perfection and the touch of hazelnut pesto beneath it all had our taste buds singing. This starter was paired with the Elk Camp IPA and it was a perfect pairing in our books.

Just when we thought things could not get any better, we were graced with a marinated wagyu sirloin rolled in some super flaky puff pastry and pairs with two outstanding sauces. The only complaint about this dish is we were all itching for more! Pairing this with the tried and true Hopsmack IPA made this appetizer a perfect second course.

Thankfully these dishes were on the smaller side because we still had three courses to go! Next we had the most lovely looking salad placed in front of us along with a nitro red ale that was as smooth as it sounds. A grilled radicchio had a wonderful bitter flavor that paired very well with the richness of grilled avocado and the sweetness of the honey balsamic glaze and brandy craisins. Although not as exciting as the wagyu, this dish was a nice break from the heavy prior course and helped to prepare us for the outstanding main course!

Our main course for the evening was a beer braised rib with a fried polenta cake and demi-glace. Although we were getting full by this point, not a bite of this entree was left uneaten. The ribs were perfectly cooked and literally fell right off the bone. The side polenta cake was a wonderful pairing to the rich rib and to add to the flavor waterfall we were experiencing with every bite we took, we also got to have a cask conditioned ale that was not yet officially finished so only was titled "Barrel #10". This beer absolutely gave us the flavors of the barrel it came from and we hope to see some small batches of this beer in the future at the pubs. 

Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, out came a lovely Salter Caramel Porter whipped mousse topped with raspberries and mint. This delectable dish was so mouth watering that we need the recipe! Perfectly paired with the coffee notes of the Secret Weapon Stout, this was a match made in Heaven! 

We couldn't believe that such a wonderful dinner came from the kitchen of a brew pub, but we are so glad it did. We can't wait for the next one!

-The Foodies of Bend Premier