Thank you Jamie for always being so helpful and working with me helping me find the right products…read morefor work. I know I can always count on you helping me!

Bargreen Ellingson is distributor of supplies and equipment to restaurants, bars, hotels,…read morejanitorial companies and caterers. The Bend store is one link in the national chain.. Although clearly a trade supply store and some things (as in glassware and dishes and flatware) are only sold in gross quantities , it is open for sales to the public and there are things here that home cooks can buy in singles that might come in handy. As example, on our most recent visit we purchased more of our fav things to buy at Bargreen...stainless steel whisks of various sizes in good quality at a fraction of the price of other retail. (We've given a number of these away and hence the return for more.) We also picked up a single muddler of pretty decent quality from the bar section. As another example, if you were in the market for a big plastic, food quality storage tub in which to brine a holiday turkey, this would be the place to find one at a decent price. Or a REALLY big, unbreakable, salad bowl to take that salad for 30 to the school potluck at a price point that wouldn't break the bank if it wasn't returned. Located in the building originally constructed a couple of years ago to house Austin Tile, a great business now sadly defunct due to Bend's recession, as you enter from the private parking lot (hooray - ample parking) you'll note all the stonework on the building exterior and a massive high ceilinged lobby with a sort of spiral staircase up to the second floor. (If you're not able to climb stairs, have no worries...there is an elevator at the rear of the first floor...with nicely mosaic tiled walls to remind us all of the original tile company.) In our experience, there has always been a very helpful someone at the front desk to ask if you're looking for something specific and to point you in that direction, or to invite you to wander if that's what you are there to do. Maybe it's just us, but our recent visit to Bargreen's it seemed darker, less well stocked and overall less "zing" than on earlier visits. Bargreen's seemed to show the impact of the economic slowdown in Bend. Hard to fathom as even now restaurants seem to be opening and closing and changing hands at a pretty good clip in this tourist fueled city of about 80,000 people. But maybe the restaurant ownership changes mean old existing equipment and materials get recycled not purchased new. The second floor is where the restaurant specific glassware, dishware, furniture and accent "stuff" (like menu covers) are displayed. The first floor houses bar supplies, janitorial supplies and a plethora of kitchen use / cookware of all knds. It's probably the second floor more than the first that shows the "bloom off the rose" these days. We are people who can easily entertain ourselves for long periods by looking about in well stocked cooking stores, even in smaller stores like the delightful Ginger's on Bend's westside or the kitchen / baking section of Newport Avenue Market. We go in for one thing, and end up browsing to find something else useful. When we travel, cooking stores (and great grocery stores for that matter) are destination stops for us. We had quite a lot of fun exploring Bargreens when they first opened in Bend...but now it's a place where we are on a hunt for something specific, we get it and leave. But three stars means AOK after all, and while we recognize we are not their target market, Bargreens is that for us as home cooks. .

I discovered the Great Silipint thanks to Think NY, Drink NY Craft Brewers association. I…read moreabsolutely love these items! What is a silipint you ask? Well the description is right in the name! It is a silicone material that is somewhat flexible yet useful. Funny enough the company started out with it's foldable dog bowls and grew from there! On my first direct order I got the 22oz bomber with an XL travel lid. The reusable straw was included free in the order. I also just had to purchase one of the dog bowls, as they fold up so much nicer than my collapsible bowl I use now. I could not be more impressed. The cup is perfect for around the house and all my outdoor adventures whether poolside, camping, or a driveway happy hour. It is dishwasher safe, keeps my drinks incredibly cold or hot, and doesn't sweat. The dog bowl is huge, yet folds down to a very tiny size that fits in my pack or even my dog's backpack. It too is dishwasher safe. I have now ordered a human bowl, a smaller pint, another straw, and another dog bowl. Shipping is quick and free over a certain threshold. You can also find their products at many retailers/breweries with their special branding on it, such as Lake Placid Brewery, Founders, Salty Dog, Duluth trading and more. Have a business, wedding, or special occasion? These guys will work with you to create your own special design! Love this great company from my birth place of Bend, OR!

LOVE MY SILIPINTS!!!! If you have never associated themat name with one of those weird…read moresoft"glasses", this is what they are called and this is the best place in town to find them. Although this is primarily the shipping center for the entire world, they also have a small retail location in front where you can shop to your heart's delight. Don't be fooled by Google maps. The mapping system will take you directly to their loading dock at the back of the building. Do yourself a favor. Walk around to the front of the building and enter through the front door. There's a beautiful courtyard out front that is shared with the brewery next door as well as some other businesses. These glasses and bowls have great insulating properties, keeping cold cold and hot hot. They also don't sweat. Best of all they are unbreakable. Perfect for packing on a trip, taking camping, or just drinking on the back porch. Then when your dog knocks over your drink while trying to get a snort, the glass doesn't break and leave a pile of glass to pick up..... Being that this is the world headquarters you can have custom designs added to your Silipint..... but that option is primarily available for larger commercial orders. If you're in Central Oregon, come here and pick up a couple. You'll be glad that you did!

Totally pro! Steven found the sweet spot between our dreams and our budget. The installation team…read morewere careful, thorough, resourceful. 100% recommend this business!

As much as I try to support this local business, it was strike 2 today. I tried to purchase a nice…read morekitchen appliance set from here last year and gave up and went to another competitor in town and got great service. So when I needed to purchase a new washer/dryer, I thought i would give them another shot. That didn't last long. got greeted right away, shown where the sets were. I asked about pedestals and the lady didn't know for sure so I asked her to check. She said no problem and walked away. we wandered for a bit, even looked at some stackables that were stashed in someone's office. he never looked up and continued to play on his phone. We finally walked back to the front to find her camped out on the phone speaking to someone else. We shrugged and went right over to Ferguson's where we got our usual great treatment. What a shame.

Not saying I wouldn't use them again, but on one job they managed to send out a slab with the wrong…read morefinish, the installers dropped a metal tape measure into a beautiful, brand new stainless steel sink (twice!)? This is now our "backup" countertop company.

Blown away. Super, super folks. After downsizing we wanted to change out our laminate counter top…read morein the kitchen. It's a small house and the counter top is large. Any flaws WILL be seen. We shopped a couple of stores in town and nobody really connected with us. We had granite in our kitchen when we built our home over 20 years ago. And hated every minute of it. The seams were huge, the edge was poor and the experience was beyond awful. So we wanted to avoid all that. As we are laying out the stone we walked back into the shop and talked with the foreman about our concern w/the seams. He showed us the method they use and we were satisfied. He turned over a slab and showed us the cams to keep the seams tight. It really helped to talk to the people that would be doing our work. We also chose a chiseled self edge. Which we were a bit apprehensive about. Done right it looks great. Done "not right" you catch your shirt on the edge as you walk past. Demo day comes and the crew pops off our old counter in a jiffy, clean up and lay out for the new granite. I think we got the layout as a pdf that afternoon. Approved it and we were off. The time from layout to install was a tiny bit long. I think there was a Holiday in there as well. This would probably be the only thing Imagine could improve on. Tub washing the dishes was getting old. The install went great. And all our fears about large seams and off kilter counters over the cabinets were allayed. You literally have to look closely to see where the seams were bookended. Pass your hand over the seam and there is nothing. The chiseled edge was honed down so it still looks great...but doesn't catch your clothing We are beyond happy with Imagine Stone. Next project...bathrooms

Our case took two years to reach settlement and Gary was involved the entire time. He handled the…read morecase personally, without passing us off to someone else; he answered emails or calls quickly (often on weekends or after hours) & explained things every step of the way. Dealing with an injury changes your life, Gary understands that & uses his years of experience to make the process less stressful. I cannot recommend or thank him enough.

Gary and his staff went above and beyond to help me through the process of getting a settlement…read moreafter my car accident. He made sure to really get to know me and my situation in order to get the best results and he exceeded my expectations! He is very knowledgeable about the Oregon laws and really cares about his clients. He made what could have been insanely stressful easy. I did a lot of research to find the best lawyer in town and I certainly did. I highly recommend!

Attorney Myles Conway of this firm performed the difficult task of achieving a M49 partition…read moreapproval and plat recording. He was skilled and responsive during this process. This difficult process was performed for a very reasonable fee. Very satisfied.