The Blacksmith Restaurant, Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge in Bend, Oregon

Source Weekly Best Of Central Oregon 2010

Paul — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:24:05 +0000

It’s that time of year when The Source Weekly asks for your input on the Best of Central Oregon. Last year The Source saw a record number of votes and added a few new categories. This year will likely be just as exciting. If you enjoy The Blacksmith please let us know by voting for us in the 2010 Best of Central Oregon before July 9, 2010. Thank you for your vote and support, we appreciate it!

MJ Day 2010

Paul — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:33:59 +0000

This is it!

Come celebrate Michael Jackson and the 80′s, kicking off The Blacksmith Summer Series, this Friday, June 25th, 20010.

Time: 10:00pm – 1:00am, Friday June 25th, 2010
Guest List: Young and Old!
Attire: Your Best 80’s Gear, prizes will be awarded!
*Hint: hair, shoulder pads, zippers, “Members Only” jackets, Raybans, etc!
Dance to your favorite MJ tunes, mixed with the 80’s finest!
Beverages, reminiscent of the times will be served!

Be there or be square! Download the flier (PDF).

Mikkeller Stateside IPA

Paul — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:41:40 +0000

The Blacksmith is currently showcasing the Mikkeller Stateside IPA on draft. Brewed by the gipsy-brewer, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø at Ørbæk Bryggeri, Ørbæk, Denmark. This unique and hoppy beer inspired by a love of American microbrew is brewed with Chinook, Cascade and Amarillo hops and has a fresh and floral nose, strong hop and dry finish. This beer comes all the way from Denmark in a unique lightweight, disposable keg made from recycled material created by KeyKeg. Check out Beer Advocate’s reviews of Statside IPA.

Father’s Day 2010

Paul — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:44:36 +0000

Treat Dad to a steak and receive a free beer flight of his choice. The Blacksmith will be pouring up a complimentary beer flight for Dad this Father’s Day, Sunday June 21, with the purchase of 2 entrées. Remind Dad why he does all those great things for you all year long with dinner at The Blacksmith this Sunday. Don’t forget about The Blacksmith’s Signature Steakhouse Recipes that are sure to spice up Dad’s next grilling event. Signature Steakhouse Recipes are available at Ray’s, Whole Foods, Newport Market, Fireside Bend and Made in Oregon.

Verde-Q Ribs at Ray’s in Bend & Redmond

Paul — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:20:57 +0000

The Blacksmith will be serving up some Verde-Q Ribs at the Ray’s in Bend & Redmond on Saturday June 12th from 2 -4 PM. Stop by and sample The Blacksmith’s Verde-Q Green Chile BBQ Rub on a rib or two. Grab a bag and receive a $5 gift card to The Blacksmith as a thank your for giving our Signature Steakhouse Recipes a try. Once you try them, we know you will love them forever.

2010 Sagebrush Classic

Paul — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:47:57 +0000

The 22nd Annual Sagebrush Classic, that raises money for the Deschutes Children’s Foundation and other regional children’s charities, begins in a little over a month, July 16-17, 2010. The Blacksmith’s Chef Gavin McMichael will be participating in the Sagebrush Classic with 17 other world-class national and international chefs. ”It’s the main event of the summer,” says Chef Gavin, “having the opportunity to work with some fantastic Chef’s from around the world and support Deschutes County children’s charities makes the Sagebrush one of the highlights of my year.”

The Sagebrush Classic kicks off on Friday, July 17th, with 52 teams competing for gross and net prizes in a 18-hole best ball golf tournament on the private course at Broken Top. The festivities continue on Saturday with the Classic Feast, outdoors at Broken Top, where guests will enjoy the Chef’s culinary artistry, hand crafted beers from Deschutes Brewery, a variety of regional wines and dancing to live music under the stars.

The Sagebrush is truly a great event, see what other’s are saying about it.

“If you didn’t already know, this event brings together chefs from ALL OVER THE WORLD…in one place…at one time…all that great food at once. Ah.” – Portland Food and Drink.com

“In my experience, when Deschutes puts on a special event such as a beer release or a special dinner they throw out all of the stops so I am sure this event will be no exception to the rule.” – Travel Oregon

“Each year, the Sagebrush Classic invites a talented line-up of chefs from around the world to help raise money for numerous non-profit organizations throughout Central Oregon.” – The Oregonian

“Central Oregon’s most upscale food event” – Oregon Restaurant Association

Find out more about the 22nd Annual Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic.

Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling 800-601-8123.

Blacksmith Summer Cocktail List

Hardy — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:41:49 +0000

Come down and give some of the new Blacksmith Summer Cocktails that a try. From your old favorites to some true classics from the man himself, Jerry Thomas.

Here’s a sampling of some of the new cocktails you will find at The Blacksmith this summer. For a complete list check out Columbine’s website, Qmixalot or The Blacksmith’s Summer Cocktail List.

El Lemongrasso
Lemongrass and sage infused tequila with fresh-squeezed lemon margarita mix and sage salt
Zwack Attack Sidecar
The Zwack Attack is a spin on the classic sidecar with Zwack Hungarian Herbal Liqueur, orange liqueur, and fresh lime
Ninjah Ginjah
Ginger Lover? Canton Ginger Liqueur (distilled from Chinese baby ginger), ginger-infused vodka, & lemon-ginger syrup
Raspberry Cream Pop
Raspberry mint champagne sherbet and winter wheat vodka infused with vanilla, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, & hawthorn
Chocolate Indulgence
Homemade chocolate syrup, molasses cream, chocolate liqueur with a dark-chocolate peanut rim

I Like It Neat
in-house infusions and cold compounds

Smoked Bacon Bourbon
Served neat
Smoked Vodka
Served on the rocks with a house-cured olive trio
Q’s Coffee Liqueur
Served neat – done in house with Strictly Organics locally roasted blend de jour
Q’s Rose Petal Liqueur
Served neat – liqueur distilled from wine finished with dried baby rose petals
Q’s Conundrum
Unbelievably delicious, a combination of rich chocolate, coffee liqueur, & anise

Pre-Prohibition Cocktails
by Jerry Thomas

The Stone Fence
Rye whiskey with apple cider
Santa Cruz Fix
Dark rum, orange curaçao, and fresh-squeezed lemon
Champagne Cocktail
Angostura bitters encrusted sugar cubes with sparkling wine
Jersey Sour
Applejack (distilled cider), fine white sugar, & fresh lemon

Blacksmith Memorial Day Weekend Grilling

Paul — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:43:55 +0000

The Blacksmith Signature Steakhouse Recipes will be featured at the following locations starting tomorrow, May 26th. Be sure to pick up a bag or two for your weekend grilling. For a limited time receive a $5 Blacksmith Gift Card inside each bag.

Rays Food Place in Bend | map
Thursday May 26th, 2 – 5 PM
Sample some delicious Tri-Tip prepared with The Blacksmiths’ Famous BBQ Rub.
Newport Avenue Market | map
Saturday May 29th, 2 – 5 PM
Chef Gavin McMichael will be cooking up some fresh Copper River Salmon seasoned to perfection with our Salmon King Spice.

New Summer Cocktail List Almost Done!

Hardy — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:41:21 +0000

Come by this Friday for the preview of the summer cocktail list. Stay posted, we’ll have a little Friday afternoon launch party where we’ll do some appetizers and some tastings. If you want to read more about the making of the list click here: Summer Cocktails at The Backsmith.

Add Some Spice and Get a $5 Gift Card

Paul — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:29:52 +0000

Add some spice to your next meal with The Blacksmith’s Signature Steakhouse Recipes. For a limited time, a $5 Blacksmith Gift Card is included with every purchase. All for $7.99, you’re getting a great deal! Find our selection of Steakhouse Recipe Rubs & Spices in the meat department of Ray’s Food Place and Newport Avenue Market in Bend.

Choose from:

Coriander Conundrum A Mysterious Mix of Coriander & Spice
The Blacksmith’s Famous BBQ Rub The Perfect Balance of Sweet & Heat
Coco Loco Rub A Rich & Flavorful Mole Rub Fit For Kings
Verde Q Green Chile BBQ Rub BBQ From South of the Boarder
Steakhouse Classic Classics Are a Classic for a Reason