Chow – Bend Oregon

2008/03/10

CHOW – Bend Oregon

In my previous visit to CHOW, I expressed my concern over the rather small portions. Since then many people have expressed their different opinions on CHOW to me. One friend said “CHOW is the best thing to happen to Bend in ages”. I still have not had the opportunity to try CHOW’s breakfast but was able to swing by for dinner.

The menu we looked over was quite a bit different than the one posted online. We decided to start off with the Ahi Tuna with a slab of pork belly. The tuna was delicious and when you combined it with a small bite of the fatty pork belly, you’re in heaven. Pork is really good for you. No it’s not healthy, but it is good for you. Makes you feel good inside, like a hug.

The tuna appetizer was $14 dollars and I’m not so sure I’d get it again. I felt that the portion of tuna was a bit on the small side. I would have liked more tuna and less pork belly (I can’t believe I just said that). Tasted great all around though.

I ordered the Beef Tenderloin served with some foie gras butter, a beef cheek ravioli and some greens for $28.

The beef was cooked a little long but was still very tender and absolutely grubbin. I was very pleased with my meal and the beef cheek was insanely good. Beef + Beef + very little greens + fatty duck liver butter = Happy BOR. I’d go back for this dish for sure.

The wife got the Pork Loin that also came with a slab of the pork belly, some potatoes au gratin, and some collard greens for $27. The only knowledge I have about the price of pork belly comes from the 100 times I’ve seen Trading Places with Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroid. I know that pork in general is not as expensive as beef so why would her pork loin cost only a dollar less than my double beef delight? No idea, but that stuff drives me nuts.

The photo of her entree did not come out. After this dinner, CHOW will be in the rotation for a nice dinner out. Oh, I have to mention the HUGE clock by the fire place. Not sure what’s going on over there but the wife pointed out that the time on the clock was 4:20 and not moving. Funny stuff.

So anyway, the portions were much better at CHOW this time around and I do look forward to going back. I also am really trying to get over there for breakfast. Stay tuned.

CHOW
1110 NW Newport Ave
Bend, Oregon 97701
541-728-0256
http://www.chowbend.com/

Hours
Open 7 days

Breakfast and Lunch 7am to 2pm
Dinner 5pm to Close

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BOR made the Bulletin, almost

2008/03/09

I’m pleased to see that Peter Sachs covered the Blogger Meeting that took place last month. The meeting was news worthy, you bloggers are a powerful bunch. It was great to see so many people that write about some interesting things.

It’s so easy to post about a news worthy event and get the word out before the traditional press can get it to print. I’m always trying to post about a restaurant before Jon does. There is only one publicist that sends me any news on restaurants so sometimes I’m finding out about a new place thanks to the CO Bloggers. So it was good to hear that Peter was interesting in writing an article on the CO Bloggers.

I enjoyed speaking with Peter briefly at the Blogger Meeting and we exchanged a few emails afterward to set up an interview but I withdrew when his editor would not allow me to be quoted as BOR or the Bend Oregon Restaurants Blogger. They had to have my real name to use in the article so I decided against it.

I really enjoyed the article and was mentioned by my boy Keith over at the Speedshop Deli. I like chatting with Keith every time I go in. I like to get updates on the nuke pickles and now he even has Nuke Peppercini’s and looking to add more NUKE items to the deli. I was just visiting the Speedshop the other day and got the Red Line. Genoa Salami and Swiss Cheese. Keith sliced the salami paper thin and stacked it up high. It was hella good. But I wussed out and went to 2nd gear. Don’t tease me bro, don’t tease me.

The article is going up on the wall but I’ll just put a burger over Jake’s face and pretend that it’s me.


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