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My Brothers and I

Musician: My Brothers And I

Brothers Erik and Scott Wurgler never thought about being in a band together until they heard their youngest brother, David, sing in a high school concert.

ale punch, cocktails on tap

A “Beertail” With A Punch

Portland bartender and author Jacob Grier provides his recipe for a refreshing beer cocktail that he calls “Ale Punch.”

Aaron James Draplin

The Everyman’s Designer

Aaron James Draplin is Portland’s lovable logo-making graphic artist with a cult following.

Welcome to Beervana

Beer expert Jeremy Storton breaks down how to drink Oregon beer—from what type of glass to use, to which food beer pairs well with.

taylor's bar & grill

Grub on Game Day

The best places to eat before a football game, for Ducks, Beavers and Vikings alike.

Black Butte Whiskey

Jeremy Storton reviews a collaboration between Deschutes Brewery and Bend Distillery that begat a whiskey based on Black Butte Porter: Black Butte Whiskey.

From the Himalayas to the Cascades

written by Isaac Peterson Chef Tenzin Sherpa moved from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Bend, Oregon. We got to spend a few moments with him recently. We wondered what it was like to hike both the Himalayas and the Cascade mountain range. Fare at Himalayan Bites seems strikingly new, though the ingredients are humble and familiar. Who would have thought a plate of potatoes could have such a fresh, exciting taste? Tenzin’s secret is: “cook from your heart, make what you love.” That’s evident in everything he makes. The potatoes taste so unique because he wouldn’t let them sit around in the fridge all day. His preparation starts right after you order, and every dish he serves communicates his care for the cooking process and his passion to share the Nepalese comfort food of his childhood. Stop by his food cart in the Spoken Moto lot, and you’ll probably see him rolling out dough…