Foodieology — A Bend Food Blog

Here in Bend, we live life more deliciously. And, we’d like you to join us. Across America, people are finding out that life is better in Bend, and that definitely extends to what’s on our plate and in our glass.

Our blog is the place to find out the best way to embrace the Bend food experience for all it has to offer. We’ve got the best recipes featuring local, regional and global flavors, plus great tips from our expert beer-food-and-wine know-it-alls. This is an online celebration of living deliciously in Bend.

And, we here at Newport Avenue Market are absolutely the ones to bring it to you, because you don’t get any more local than us. Since opening in 1991, we have been the No. 1 choice for local, regional and international foods. We know real food and real fun. That’s the real Bend — let’s live it together, deliciously!

Happy End of Summer…

Our essential, front-line staff has been so busy selling groceries it’s been a while since we’ve been able to reach...

08 September, 2021

Food by Letter – R is for Rice

September is national rice month but we’re brushing up on our knowledge of this pantry staple early! In fact,...

30 August, 2021

Food by Letter – Q is for Quiche

When life breaks your eggs, make quiche! Although quiche is considered a classic dish of French cuisine, the dish actually...

18 August, 2021

Food by Letter – P is for Pie

According to a national survey, 1 in 5 Americans has claimed to have eaten an entire pie by themselves. Do...

02 August, 2021

Taste This! – Newport Spirit Shop

Summer weather feels even better with a good cocktail in hand! On this episode of Taste This, Meghan Glova dives...

29 July, 2021

Food by Letter – O is for Oyster

We’re ready to make the world our oyster. Let’s take a salty dive into this divisive seafood. Humans have been...

20 July, 2021

Food by Letter – N is for Noodle

So tasty, so versatile, there’s a reason we all love noodles! There are more than 60 noodle varieties found in...

06 July, 2021

Food by Letter – M is for Martini

The martini, with its basic ingredients and air of sophistication, is one drink that will never go out of style....

21 June, 2021

L is for Lamb Kebob

Thinking about summertime grilling, outdoor gatherings, and gourmet camping cuisine? Two words: Lamb kebobs....

07 June, 2021

Taste This! – Sparkles Bakery

On this episode of Taste This!, Meghan Glova tries the sweet and shiny treats coming out of Sparkles Bakery...

26 May, 2021

Food by Letter – K is for Knife

Whether you’re itching to be a contestant on “Chopped” or crossing your fingers not to burn the pasta, we have...

26 May, 2021

J is for Jalapeno

The Jalapeno pepper is likely the most popular and best known spicy chili pepper in the universe....

10 May, 2021

I is for Ice Cube Tray

Behold: the ice cube tray. A kitchen essential that, maybe, you don’t use as often as you’d like. ...

26 April, 2021

Food by Letter – H is for Hummus

The debate over the origin of hummus is old. The Greeks, Arabs, and Israeli's lay claim as original chefs. So,...

12 April, 2021

Food by Letter – G is for Grape

People have been cultivating grapes for 8,000 years...

29 March, 2021

Bend Brewing Co & Newport Ave. Market Collaborate

Two iconic Central Oregon brands, Bend Brewing Company (BBC) and Newport Avenue Market, have teamed up!...

17 March, 2021

Food by Letter – F is for Fish

Here at Newport Market, we pride ourselves on our flippin’ freshtastic fish. We’re talkin’ off-the-hook salmon, tuna, opah, halibut, swordfish...

14 March, 2021

E is for Edamame

Say it after us: “eh-da-ma-meh.” Edamame is the Japanese name for young soybeans and literally means “stem beans"....

01 March, 2021

Newport Ave. Market Honor Front-Line Heroes

On February 22nd we are joining supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first-ever Supermarket Employee Day....

16 February, 2021

Food by Letter – D is for Daffodil

Spring is around the corner (we hope!) and for us, that means daffodils! ...

15 February, 2021