• All Things Central Oregon,  Bend

    Bend Burger Company

    One of our favorite little splurges in town is a lunch at Bend Burger Company.  Located on 3rd street in Bend, and with a Sister company in Redmond (Redmond Burger Company), they are the quality answer for your good burger needs.   Handmade patties 100% NW beef, sauces that are perfectly savory, on a fresh bun is they way to go.  Add bacon, cause they are not kidding around with the thick slices you get!  The fries are hand cut, and you have options of regular or sweet potato tots!  They also offer an array of substitutions from burger lettuce wrap, burger salad, burger bowls, or gluten free bun.  My personal…

  • All Things Central Oregon,  Bend

    Fall on the Deschutes River Trail

    Some days, as we find ourselves running from new listings to client meetings, we need a quick escape.  Bend affords us the ability to do this in so many ways, and yesterday we selected the South Canyon reach of the Deschutes River Trail. We accessed the trail from what locals call the first street rapids, but the most common access is from Farewell Bend Park.  The trail reaches south, through the canyon about one and a half miles, and then crosses the river via a foot bridge to return on the other side for a total trip just over three miles. o 0 (my dogs favorite, a loop rather than…