8/10/2010

A Central Oregon bartender is serving up some original drinks that will be featured in an upcoming Travel Oregon "Oregon Bounty" special.

Crews set up at the Blacksmith in Downtown Bend, today, to capture Columbine Quillen mixing up specialty drinks made with fresh Oregon ingredients.

The idea is to throw a spotlight on unique local food and drink.
The Central Oregon Visitors Association hopes the segment will draw people to Central Oregon.

"It attracts people to have an idea of what kind of sophisticated type of culinary product we have out here in Central Oregon. It introduces them to the idea of coming out here and dining and enjoying our flavors," says Kristine McConnell, Central Oregon Visitors Association.

The special can be seen on Travel Oregon's "Oregon Bounty" website.
The campaign touring the state is designed to get people to vacation within Oregon.