Food & Drink

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Elmer’s Set to Open in Former Shari’s Location in Bend

BEND, Ore. — For longtime Oregonians, the familiar glow of a Shari’s sign once meant warm pies, late-night coffee refills, and a place where countless stories were shared across laminated menus. But that chapter has officially closed — and a new one is about to begin. According to Central Oregon...

This New Bend Pizza Joint Has Locals Addicted to the Pasta and Wings, Too

There’s something special happening on the east side of Bend, Oregon. It’s not another brewery or food cart pod—it’s pizza. But this isn’t your average slice. Fat Tony’s Pizzeria is turning out bold, nostalgic pies that taste like they’ve been perfected over generations. Fat Tony’s opened its...

The Best Milkshakes in Oregon? Locals Say Sno Cap Has Had the Crown Since 1952

When it comes to milkshakes, Oregonians don’t mess around. You can’t just say you’ve got the best milkshake in town—you’ve got to prove it. And that’s exactly what Sno Cap Drive In in Sisters, Oregon has been doing for decades. Since 1952, this charming roadside gem has been blending nostalgia,...

People Drive From All Over Oregon To Indulge In The Ultimate Comfort Food At This Cozy Brewery

Tucked away in the small town of Monroe, Oregon, Long Timber Brewing Company is more than just a microbrewery and restaurant—it’s a tribute to the region’s rich logging history and a culinary destination worth the trip. Sitting just 23 miles north of Eugene on Highway 99, Monroe may not be the...

The Shari’s We Once Knew Is Gone, and Its Empty Buildings Are Up for Grabs

PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for night owls, weary travelers, and high school kids sneaking out past...
Unplug and Plan a Getaway to This Gorgeous Historic Hotel in Oregon

Unplug and Plan a Getaway to This Gorgeous Historic Hotel in Oregon

The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...

Cannabis-Infused Gravy Here Just in Time For Turkey Day

Cannabis-Infused Gravy Here Just in Time For Turkey Day

If you weren't tired enough after that turkey slathered in gravy, there's a new cannabis infused gravy to make sure it's lights out after you put down a couple of heaping Thanksgiving plates. The new gravy comes from Kiva Confections, which is said to be the largest...

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