News from the Heart of Bend | 1/14/21

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View this email in your browser Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter! January sure does feel like springtime this year with our dry, mild weather.  This means that it is the perfect time to enjoy some outdoor seating at our local coffee shops, restaurants, and bars in Downtown Bend.  You can enjoy delicious food and cocktails while growing your heart (and the hearts of our local business owners) at least 3 sizes - knowing that you are part of the solution and doing your part to support local.  ❥  If you are looking for amazing outdoor spaces to support during COVID restrictions, click here, + just a few quick recommendations, & to stay updated with a few of our favorites (and see cool pictures!) check out these links: For Coffee: Bellatazza, Looney Bean, Thump For Dinner: 900 Wall, 5 Fusion, BBC For Drinks: Astro, Dogwood, Velvet We have tons of COVID-safe options for you and your pod!  Please use our directory to get in touch with your favorite downtown hotspot! This week, you don't want to miss the Vanilla Burban Pecan gelato from Bonta's Gelato's Downtown Scoop Shop. This is the real deal - Bend's own C.W. Irwin straight bourbon from Oregon Spirit Distillers, which has been aged for three years in a medium char, new American oak barrel. The good stuff is blended with 100% pure Madagascar bourbon vanilla and layered with hand-roasted, salted, and buttered pecans from the Schermer Farm in Georgia. In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants:  For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here. Thanks for supporting your local Bend families!  Remember, we're in this together and we need you! Featured Product Beach Hut Deli is located in downtown Bend on Brooks Alley overlooking Drake Park and the Commons Plaza. The deli serves delicious gourmet hot and cold sandwiches, hot soups, and healthy salads. In addition to the amazing food there are 16 taps serving the finest local brews and wines.  Read more... Featured Business Yala Delia Nightgown at Oregon Body & Bath The Delia gown guarantees sweet dreams. The swingy style complements every body, and details such as the pin tucks in front and soft keyhole opening in the back add a unique flair.  Read more.... News from the Downtown Association  This week the DBBA was busy working to keep Downtown Bend vibrant and thriving!  This week we were very happy to install new, updated parking banners in Downtown Bend to help streamline our parking communication.  Parking in Downtown is easy and convenient...., Read more.... Reserve your Ad Space on a Downtown Directory!  Ad spaces are available for every type of business, and we offer extremely competitive advertising rates!  You don't have to be a business in the Downtown District to place an ad.  Contact us or click here for more information.  This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to thousands of people every single day! Thank you for staying connected to Downtown Bend!  Downtown Bend Business Directory Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*