Press & Accolades | Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

Executive Chef

Carlos Anthony

Food Network personality & Michelin-recommended chef

Named to the Food Network Hot List 2025 as a nationally recognized Food Network personality.
Michelin-recommended chef — six consecutive years of Michelin recognition during his tenure at Herb & Wood in San Diego.
Winner of Chopped: Next Generation (2022) and Cutthroat Kitchen.
Competitor on Tournament of Champions and 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.
Appeared on Guy's Grocery Games, and faced mentor Brian Malarkey on Superchef Grudge Match.
Featured by Central Oregon media as one of the region's most visible culinary talents.

Owner

Brian Malarkey

Television & national recognition

Finalist on Top Chef and a judge across numerous Food Network programs.
Food Network celebrity chef who has opened over 20 restaurants across the country.
Competitor and mentor figure on multiple national cooking competitions.
A nationally recognized restaurateur with decades of industry leadership.
Returned to his home state of Oregon to create Hawkeye & Huckleberry as a tribute to Central Oregon ranching culture and hospitality.

Recognition

Restaurant recognition & notable mentions

Featured by Bend Magazine as one of Bend's most anticipated restaurant openings and a standout addition to the city's dining scene.
Featured in The Source Weekly's Happy Hour Guide, highlighting Hawk & Huck's daily happy hour and cocktail program.
Highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Bend's notable dining destinations.
Featured by Eater Portland for bringing celebrity-chef-driven dining back to Central Oregon.
Recognized for its “modern cowboy steakhouse” concept, live-music programming, ranch-to-plate menu, and event-driven atmosphere.

Bar Program

Happy hour, cocktails & mocktails

Featured as a destination happy hour in Bend by The Source Weekly — the daily 4–5 PM Happy Hour highlighted across multiple publications covering Bend dining and nightlife.
The Cool Hand Luke mocktail publicly recognized as a standout zero-proof offering, referenced alongside “Best Mocktail” honors on social media.
Signature cocktails such as Tumalo Honey and I'm Your Huckleberry featured in local media and restaurant coverage.

Events

An exceptional private-events program.

Under the leadership of Events Manager Alexa Marin, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge has rapidly become one of Bend's premier destinations for private dining, corporate events, fundraisers, chef collaborations, ticketed experiences, nonprofit galas, and full-venue buyouts — a year-round destination for both local and national organizations.

Full restaurant buyouts, the private Huckleberry Lounge, semi-private canvas tents, and dedicated event spaces with stage and patio access — built for large-scale corporate and social events.
Successfully executed dozens of private and ticketed events, from intimate VIP dinners to 200+ guest off-site experiences.
Recurring signature experiences including chef-collaboration dinners, Girl Dinner events, live-entertainment programming, and nonprofit fundraisers.
Strong partnerships with regional businesses, influencers, nonprofits, and national brands.

Press Inquiries

For interviews, features & media requests.

Members of the press are welcome to reach out for interviews, photography, and media requests with Chef Carlos Anthony, Brian Malarkey, or our events team.

Press & media: press@hawkandhuck.com

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