Fifth annual progressive dinner style pub crawl draws foodies to downtown Bend to celebrate local food and drink with an after party held at McMenamins and all proceeds to benefit Bend’s Community Center.
Bend’s Community Center (BCC) announces the Fifth Annual Foodie Crawl to be held on Sunday, April 24 from 3-6pm followed by an After Party with desserts, a complimentary glass of McMenamins champagne, live music from Company Grand and a silent auction at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, from 6-8pm.
The Foodie Crawl, a combination of progressive dinner and pub crawl, is a celebration of local food and drink where participants sample small plates and beverage pairings from chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend. Guests set their own pace, exploring each stop on the tour at their leisure. This is a mobile feast, unlike any other event in Central Oregon to celebrate the important role Bend’s Community Center has within our community.
Proceeds from the event will benefit BCC’s Feed the Hungry program, which provides more than 4,000 meals each month to those in need. Tickets are $75 per person and are available online at www.bendscommunitycenter.org, at BCC, 1036 NE Fifth Street in Bend from 9am-4:30pm or by calling 541-
312-2069.
A sampling of participating chefs, restaurants and beverage pairing providers include: Brickhouse, Barrio, Drake, The Wine Shop and Tasting Bar, Tetherow (at Sotheby’s), Humm Kombucha, Bendistillery, Broken Top Bottle Shop (downtown), Bad Boys BBQ, Sip Wine Bar and Rockin’ Daves (downtown). After party desserts will be hosted by Bleu Bite Catering, Cascade Catering, the Cascade Culinary Institute Pastry Department and the Mountain View High School Culinary Program.
Current sponsors, include McMenamins, Ascent Architecture and Interiors, Miller Lumber, LK Design and SWPR Group.
BCC at 541-312-2069
Bend’s Community Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that creates opportunities and provides support to help people overcome basic barriers to success through a variety of programs including Feed the Hungry, the Senior Meal Program, Keep them Warm and Becca’s Closet. The organization depends on donations and volunteers to support its programs. Donations may be sent to BCC/FTH, 1036 NE Fifth Street, Bend, OR 97701 or online: http://www.bendscommunitycenter.org/. All donations are tax deductible
(Photo above | by Robert Agli)
