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Jan 11, 2025 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Siena Dorman
Central Oregon loves a good shake-up, and what’s in the cocktail glass is no exception. Zero-proof drinks are no longer the wallflowers of the menu. They’re unapologetically bold, with flavor that doesn’t just show up—it owns the room. These drinks aren’t about what’s missing, they’re about what’s possible.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
mironline.ca | Maisie Smith
Wandering around the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi waiting for Mum to finish work, I find myself peeping in and out of the various glamorous stores and boutiques the lavish shopping center has to offer. Later in the day, Mum has finally finished her meetings and we find ourselves at the nail salon for an end-of-day treat.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
mironline.ca | Maisie Smith
Hero or Commodity? The Story and Realities Behind Philippine Overseas Migration
In this 2-part article series, the stories and realities behind Philippine overseas migration are explored and understood. In order to understand the system's impacts, examining the conditions of the people it affects is essential. Read More...
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Cali Clement
Out in the wild, culinary disasters can strike as surely as rain: with sandwiches soggy enough to double as sponges, mediocre meals that taste suspiciously like yesterday’s hotdogs and blame flung as freely as snack wrappers. Such gastronomic misadventures are legendary among those who venture into nature. Fortunately, the era of cooler chaos and frayed nerves is giving way to a revolution among the pines as innovative chefs transform Central Oregon’s great outdoors into a grand dining hall.
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May 20, 2024 | 
mironline.ca | Maisie Smith
Saudi Arabia hosting the next FIFA Men’s World Cup manifests the Gulf state’s increasing soft power. This move provides the nation with significant leverage in global influence and reputation, boasting their cultural richness, economic development, and image of progressive society. Despite this goal, the power-hungry nation has had no shortage of controversies in recent years.
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May 8, 2024 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Chloe Green
Bend got a little spicier when JIĀ Asian Street Kitchen opened its doors in September 2023. Founded by Cynthia Linh, JIĀ marks her bold transition from a social media buzzmaker to a gutsy restaurateur bringing Asian street food culture to Central Oregon. Beckoning locals and wanderers off the well-trodden foodie path, JIĀ is a heartfelt nod to Linh’s Asian heritage and upbringing in San Jose’s Vietnam Town, where family-style meals were a cherished tradition.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Chloe Green
In Bend’s culinary playground, chefs and sommeliers weave their expertise into unforgettable experiences. Vibrant artistry meets vinous poetry, and every sip and morsel tells a tale of passion and creativity. Within the doors of four distinguished venues, flavors, textures and terroir come alive. In the cozy, chic realm of Viaggio Wine Merchant, every guest is both a student and a connoisseur.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Jeremiah Crisp
Nourishing NoshSeize the day—and the spoon—with Fix & Repeat’s Acai Smoothie Bowl. This Maui-meets-Bend plant-powered energy boost is a symphony of superfoods conspiring for morning domination: sustainably sourced acai, almond milk, tart marionberries, banana, house made peanut butter and vanilla protein topped with goji granola, even more banana, berries, cacao nibs and coconut. “Fueled food heals your body faster so you can go out and repeat your life the next day,” said co-owner Leila Carter.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
bendmagazine.com | Maisie Smith |Cali Clement
Food + Drink Written by Maisie Smith While most 13 year olds were doodling in their Lisa Frank notebooks, a young Nickol Hayden-Cady, founder of Foxtail Bakeshop, was elbow deep in a junior high cooking program that would change her life. Beyond the sounds of ingredients bubbling in pots or sizzling in pans, the idea that food could be something truly special is what captivated her. “My dad often whisked me away to high-end restaurants, introducing me to famous chefs,” she reflected.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
her.ie | Anna Martin |Sophie Collins |Kat O'Connor |Maisie Smith
Well, in an unexpected twist, Tesco might be the answer to your prayers as the retailer has come out with their own penny-pinching version. The Instagram account Welovethehighstreet copped the dupe and decided to share it with their 159,000 followers. According to the account, the new tops “fit like a glove” and mimic the material of Kim Kardashian’s famous “fits everybody” garments. These bodysuits are available in a wide range of colours such as nude and grey, as well as black and white.
