News from the Heart of Bend 5/13/21

                                          ​Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the ❤️️ of Bend!

Summer is here, enjoy the last couple weeks of skiing & snowboarding, as it's time to start surfing and floating the river, as well as bike season! With Covid cases on the rise again, don't forget your masks, and to practice social distancing. Encourage your friends and family to get tested if they are feeling sick or if they are over the age of 16 to get vaccinated. 

Have you noticed Worthy Taps & Tacos is now, Worthy Beers & Burgers? As of this past weekend Worthy has rebranded their downtown location to feature a killer selection of burgers and as always the tasty beers they have been brewing up for years. Swing by and check out the new menu, with great options like the Green Chile Burger or the Magic Mushroom. 

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This week we enjoyed drinks at San Simon, self described as sophisticated debauchery and we agree. With a cocktail list that will inspire you to take a bartending class and a selection of charcuterie boards that rival the elegant creations you see on TV, It's the perfect spot for an afternoon date or a late night unwind. 

If you are looking for food look no further than than Barrio. With a modern take on Latin food, you are sure to enjoy bold and delicious flavors. They have a fantastic takeout menu, featuring a massive selection of paella and enchiladas. Our favorite is the chicken barrio bowl.

Scalehouse Gallery, is pleased to announce their new exhibition, Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts: Prints From the Permanent Collection. This exhibition will open Wednesday, May 7th and will be on view through Saturday, June 26th. We are located in Franklin Crossing on Tin Pan Alley Side. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1pm-6pm and by appointment.
Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts provides a creative conduit for educational, social, and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development. 

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Downtown Digital Bucks
If you missed out last time, now is your chance to get your business set up to accept Digital Downtown Bucks, sign up here.
If you have questions or are looking for more information about this program go here. 

Oktoberfest
We are bringing back Oktoberfest! Things will be looking a little different this year and a lot bit more fun, if you are interested in participating as a sponsor, or event host, or maybe you have a couple of fun ideas up your sleeve let us know. Feel free to reach out to hayden@downtownbend.org
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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.