Bend Restaurant Featured On Food Network

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On Friday, October 1, Food Network will air a new episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives featuring the award winning downtown Bend restaurant, Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails! Showhost and celebrity chef, Guy Fieri, tries the Cajun jambalaya and BBQ shrimp alongside Executive Chef Steve Helt.
Season 34, Episode 12
Regional Flavors
“On this trip, Guy Fieri’s diggin’ into righteous regional flavors where you may not expect to find them. There’s real-deal Cajun jambalaya and barbecue shrimp in Bend, Ore.”
Viewers should check local listings for showtime.
Available for interviews: Zydeco Co-owner, Cheri Helt, Executive Chef and Co-owner, Steve Helt
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