If you like to eat, you will love Bend.  There are too many great places to name them all so I will start with a few of my favorites.  Stop into Merenda for rotisserie cooked lamb or chicken, guaranteed to please.  The atmosphere is comfortably Western, relaxed and open.  Put on your finest or stop in wearing jeans, they just want you to have a good time with good food.  Price is moderate but is justified. A farily recent addition is The Bluefish Bistro.  If you like great service, great food with great people, just go.The Blacksmith is another of my favorites.  They are a little more traditional steakhouse style menu set in Bend's original blacksmith station.  The food is excellent, with moderate prices.  Moderate prices in these cases are anywhere from $15 to $25 per entrée.  Portions are always ample.  If it is ethnic food you are after try Giuseppe's for excellent Italian fare.  Great wines and great food is the theme here.  You will eat more than you need because you can't stop!  Again, moderate price range.  Try Toomie's for delicious Thai food.  Prices are reasonable and the food is great.  They make it to order so don't be shy about preferences.  Of course, no visit to Bend is complete without a trip to the Deschutes Brewery.  This is the home of many award-winning brews including, but certainly not limited to, Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter.  I have not encountered too many beers here I didn't like!  The food is pub style with great flavor.  Prices are very reasonable and service is awesome. The hottes new edition to the Bend dining scene is the Cascades Lakes Lodge on Century Drive.  Great food, great beer, and great service.  See ya there!

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