Dear Irene: A modern dining experience in downtown Bend
Our mission is to provide a dining experience that delights and surprises from the first moment to the final bite. There is an energy here that will draw you in and keep you coming back to explore the endlessly creative and everchanging, innovative offerings. Here at Dear Irene, you will find our hospitality is timelessly upscale and elegant with a uniquely personalized approach in an intimate and vibrant setting. Photography by Tambi Lane.
SAMPLE MENU
DRINKS
Dear Irene
Belvedere vodka, lustau blanc, house castelvetrano olive brine, celery bitters
Pinkies Up
Tanqueray gin, creme de mure, cocchi rosa, sparkling wine,
lemon juice, cardamom bitters
Comfortably Numb
Plantation 3 stars rum, thai basil, pineapple gum syrup, sichuan peppercorn, lime
Fields of Dreams
Pisco, cappelletti, strawberry, pink peppercorn, lemon juice, lavender and black lemon bitters, egg white
Al Pastor Mezcalita
Blanco tequila, union mezcal, ancho verde, pineapple, lime, al pastor spice, fire bitters, tajin
Growing Older But Not Up
Old forester 100 bourbon, monkey shoulder scotch, branca menta, PX sherry, kola, orange bitters
Cafe con Maiz
Tequila, union mezcal, coffee liqueur, nixta elote, cold brew, chocolate bitters, roasted corn husk
FOOD
King Salmon Tostada
Chipotle aioli, watermelon radish, crispy shallots, micro cilantro, lime
Oregon Dungeness Crab Arancini
Hand-picked dungeness crab, arborio rice, calabrian chili, lemon aioli, parmesan, chives
Lamb’s Tongue
Crispy baby potatoes, cornichon and caper ravigote, tarragon, frisée
Seared Foie Gras
Sparrow brioche pain perdu, apple and quince purée, five spice, pistachio, wild blueberry
Taleggio Grilled Cheese with Duck Egg
Sparrow sourdough, taleggio cheese, duck egg, black truffle honey
Short Ribs
Roasted bone marrow, rainbow marble potatoes, swiss chard, baby carrots, green peppercorn sauce
Seared Diver Scallops
Carrot coriander puree, sugar snap peas, roasted sunchokes, spanish chorizo vinaigrette
MODERN DINING & CURATED BAR
926 NW Brooks, Downtown Bend
dearirenebend.com | @dearirenebend
Tuesday-Saturday 4:30 p.m. to close | 21+ only
