Author: Janay Wright | Your Oregon News

Janay Wright writes about food, events and the outdoors for The Bulletin. As the company’s Audience Engagement and Features Reporter since 2021, she also runs The Bulletin’s Instagram account, @bendbulletin. Read her work in The Bulletin’s free print GO Magazine or stay in the know on Instagram. And if you’re not sure where to eat in town, she likely has a recommendation.

She can be reached at 541-383-0304 or janay.wright@bendbulletin.com.

Food and Drink

Bend’s Jackalope Grill finds its footing, thanks to its new chef

The Jackalope Grill in downtown Bend has faltered in recent years as owner Laura Bliss struggled to find ... Read more

Food and Drink

Sisters Coffee Annex offers a new spot to caffeinate in Bend’s Old Mill District

Those milling through the Old Mill District may notice that the Maker’s Shed has a new occupant. It’s ... Read more

Food and Drink

Americana announces grand opening of its restaurant in downtown Bend

Americana opens Saturday on Bond Street in the historic Downing Hotel in downtown Bend. Read more

Food and Drink

27-year-old baker overcomes burnout, delivers artisanal Jewish baking to Bend

When Rachel L. Koch couldn’t find a Jewish bakery or deli after she moved to Bend in 2021, ... Read more

Food and Drink

Spiceland opens in downtown Bend with authentic, elevated Indian cuisine

The restaurant space formerly home to Chomp Chomp in downtown Bend hasn’t changed drastically since the opening of ... Read more

Food and Drink

What restaurant should open in Redmond? Here’s what you told us.

Last month, we asked readers what restaurant they would like to see open in Redmond.  Read more

Food and Drink

Bend’s former Tex-Mex food truck Queso in your Face-O reopens with a new name

While Bend residents wait for the opening of the forthcoming Abe Capanna’s brick-and-mortar pizzeria on the east side ... Read more

Food and Drink

Abe Capanna’s will become a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Bend

Six years after negotiating the contract that secured a lease for his food trucks at Crosscut Warming Hut ... Read more

Food and Drink

It’s the last summer to sip a beer at Boss Rambler

Three days after its sixth anniversary party, Boss Rambler Beer Club announced on Instagram that it will close ... Read more

Food and Drink

7 farmers markets to find fresh produce in Central Oregon in 2025

It’s almost time to move grocery shopping outside. Farmers market season begins in Central Oregon in May. Six ... Read more