Category Archives: Dining Bucket List

Dining Bucket List: Breakfast at Birdies Cafe

  It was a Saturday morning, and much like other Saturday morning, my mom and I were craving breakfast out on the town. We certainly have our favorite haunts we like to go to for these purposes, but on this particular morning, we were hankering for new scenery, new flavors and a new experience: enter…
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Dining Bucket List: Dawg House II

Photo by Stephanie Forrer When presented with the prospect of delicious burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and refreshing brews, I simply could not resist a visit to Dawg House II. My friends and I opted for the pub area of the restaurant, picking a cozy booth. We ordered a couple of pints of and a glass of…
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Dining Bucket List: BBQ4LIFE

  Photo: Stephanie Forrer When we heard about BBQ4LIFE on Vista in Boise we were intrigued by the cuisine. The obvious question was, “How can BBQ and vegan cuisine co-exist and why?” We learned that the answer is all about pleasing everyone in the family, which is truly appreciated. Using recipes from family members, BBQ4LIFE…
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Dining Bucket List: New York City Sub Shop

  Photo: Dana Bartus It’s that time of year when the community of Bend hits the slopes (or goes snowshoeing), and with snowy exercise and adventuring comes decadent cravings. Enter New York City Sub Shop, which originated in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and now has three locations in Central Oregon. We’re here to talk about a truly delicious sandwich…
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Dining Bucket List: The Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch

Beautiful views aren’t hard to find in Central Oregon, given the stunning mountains and other natural treasures that call this place home. Black Butte Ranch, however, surprised me in the best way, with views that couldn’t even properly be captured by my camera lens or by words alone. While there are multiple spots at Black Butte…
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