At Crux, the lawn is part of the plan. So are the mountain views, the food trucks and the possibility that a quick meetup will last well into the afternoon. For David Keyte, the drink can be nonalcoholic and the outing can still include everything he likes about a Bend brewery.
This Check It Out tour begins at Immersion in the Box Factory and finishes at Crux, with two nonalcoholic IPAs and a pizza stop along the way. Come for a closer look at the places where the team likes to gather.
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A West Coast start at Immersion
At Immersion Brewing, David tries a Best Day Brewing West Coast nonalcoholic IPA. He picks out the hops and the malty finish, giving the drink the same attention you would expect in any brewery tasting. It is an order he enjoys on its own merits.
The Box Factory setting makes the stop easy to build into a larger afternoon. Take a look at the current food and drink menus, then wander the surrounding shops before settling in. Our Box Factory shopping tour has a few ideas for what to do before the appetite catches up.
Crux is where the meeting moves outside
The next stop is Crux Fermentation Project, a familiar gathering place for David and the team. He talks about taking meetings outdoors and hosting client parties here. The lawn and mountain backdrop help explain why a business conversation might become a longer visit.
His order is a NoMo hazy nonalcoholic IPA. He holds it up, considers the color and takes a taste. It is a simple moment in a setting he clearly knows well. A favorite place earns that status through return visits, not just one memorable afternoon.
The pizza deserves a stop of its own
Then attention turns to the food trucks. The pizza cart gets particular enthusiasm, and the film follows through with a look at the pie. After talking about the lawn and the view, it is useful to remember that lunch is also a very good reason to come.
Use Crux’s current food and drink information when planning your visit. Ask what nonalcoholic choices are available, choose a meal that sounds good and find somewhere comfortable to sit. The afternoon does not need much more structure than that.
Keep the invitation simple
Meet for food. Bring a friend. Leave time for a conversation that has nothing to do with the next appointment. The nice thing about these gathering places is that people can choose different drinks and meals while sharing the same outing.
For more outdoor tables and local food, follow the food-cart tour. Browse the Check It Out collection for the next afternoon you would like to spend around Bend.
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