Chrisalis Stoddard, former owner of Bella Cucina, has opened a new restaurant in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing neighborhood.
The new NWX Bar & Grill, at 745 N.W. Mt. Washington Drive, replaces Aloha Cafe, which closed Oct. 23. Aloha’s other two restaurants in east Bend and Sunriver remain open.
Stoddard said the restaurant is a family-friendly neighborhood gathering place that serves burgers and sandwiches but also features a full bar and big-screen televisions for sports. Stoddard hopes to begin offering a full dinner menu by January. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. but stays open later on Fridays and Saturdays.