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Julie Johnson (Features editor)

Julie Johnson is the features editor at The Bulletin and writes a regular column in the Community Life section. She is a native Central Oregonian with a deep appreciation of the High Desert. She has worked at The Bulletin since 1999.

Email: jjohnson@bendbulletin.com

Phone: 541-383-0308

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Eat safe this summer

Test your food safety knowledge with this quiz

Published May 12, 2014 at 12:06AM / Updated May 12, 2014 at 11:22AM

Summer is right around the corner, and with it, the season of backyard barbecues, casual buffets and picnics in the park. But keep in mind: a lot of summer cooking habits could set the stage for inviting foodborne bacteria or other pathogens to your next get-together, and that’s not the kind of party anyone wants. Test your food safety knowledge with this quiz, and do ...MORE

Piece of Bend history found

Pilot Butte Inn boar’s head finds home in museum

Published Jun 11, 2014 at 12:01AM / Updated Jun 20, 2014 at 09:22PM

The Pilot Butte Inn’s grand alpine silhouette dominated Bend’s skyline for more than 50 years. Home to weddings and funerals, balls and banquets, the inn was Bend’s social center and more from the time of its opening in 1917. The inn was Bend, old-timers said. ...MORE

Bend church plans stained glass restoration

Historic windows tell fascinating story

Dec 21, 2013 at 12:01AM

Maybe you’ve driven by the First United Methodist Church in downtown Bend and idly noticed its large stained glass windows fronting Bond Street and Kansas Avenue, plus some facing south, toward the parking lot. Maybe you briefly turned your head for a better sense of ...MORE

Casual yet classy cafe

Upper Terrace Cafe and Wine Shop's owner has more than 20 years' experience

Dec 1, 2006 at 04:00AM

Editor's note: Things change frequently in the restaurant business, and this article was written more than one year ago. The menu, service, atmosphere and quality may have changed. Sara Parrish wants you to know there's more to lunch than a soggy sandwich of leftover chicken or a greasy bag from the local fast-food drive-through. For Parrish, lunch can be casual and quick but still impart… ...MORE

Giuseppe's Ristorante

Published Mar 17, 2006 at 04:00AM / Updated Nov 19, 2013 at 12:31AM

Editor's note: Things change frequently in the restaurant business, and this article was written more than one year ago. The menu, service, atmosphere and quality may have changed. Giuseppe's Ristorante is downtown Bend's Italian food pioneer. Giuseppe's features Italian favorites, such as spaghetti with meatballs and lasagna, and always will, owner Peggy Falcaro said. But there is also filet mignon, fresh steelhead and halibut and… ...MORE

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