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Before there was Oregon the state there was the Oregon territory, made up of what’s now Oregon, Washington, Idaho and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Borders were set for all these western states by 1890, but now, a group of residents in central, eastern and southern Oregon are seeking to move the historic border andโ€ฆ

Best Breakfast

1st Place: McKay Cottage 62910 O.B. Riley Rd., Bend 541-383-2697 2nd Place: Victorian Cafรฉ 1404 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-382-6411

Best Lunch

1st Place: Jackson’s Corner – Delaware Ave. 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend 541-647-2198 2nd Place: Croutons 564 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-728-0825 Croutons 335 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-330-1133 Croutons 974 SW Veterans Way, Redmond 541-316-1500

Best Local Coffee

1st Place: Backporch Coffee Roasters – Greenwood Ave. 706 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-678-5458 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Downtown 55 NW Franklin Ave., Bend 541-797-6647 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Drive-Up 1075 SE 15th St., Bend 541-382-0005 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Newport Ave. 1052 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-617-3984 2nd Place: Thump Coffee – Downtown 25โ€ฆ

Best Outdoor Gear Shop

1st Place: The Gear Fix The Gear Fix 550 Industrial Way Suite 183, Bend (541) 617-0022 2nd Place: Mountain Supply Mountain Supply 834 NW Colorado Ave, Bend

Best Dessert

1st Place: Bonta – Downtown 920 NW Bond St., Bend 541-306-6606 2nd Place: Ida’s Cupcake Cafe – SW Division 1155 SW Division St., Bend 541-678-5057

Best Cider

1st Place: AVID Cider Co. Taproom 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend 541-706-9240 2nd Place: Tumalo Cider Co 64654 Cook Ave., Tumalo 541-797-0308

Best Smoothie/Juice Bar

1st Place: Mother’s Juice Cafe – Eastside 62090 Dean Swift Rd., Bend 541-647-6880 Mother’s Juice Cafe – Westside 1255 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-318-0989 2nd Place: Fix & Repeat 555 NW Arizona Ave., Bend 541-385-9603

Best Lunch in Sunriver

1st Place: Cafรฉ Sintra Cafe Sintra – Sunriver 57031 Ponderosa Rd., Sunriver 541-593-1222 2nd Place: Village Bar & Grill Village Bar & Grill 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver 541-593-1100

Best Brewer

1st Place: Nate Doss, Bevel Craft Brewing  [location-1] 2nd Place: Tyler West,  GoodLife Brewing  [location-2] See last year’s interview with now two-time Best Brewer Nate Doss: Related Stories

Best Bagel

1st Place: Rockin’ Daves Bistro & Backstage Lounge 661 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-318-8177 2nd Place: Big O Bagels – Westside 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-383-2446 Big O Bagels – South 97 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-317-3924 Big O Bagels – Eastside 2625 NE Butler Market Rd., Bend 541-306-4096

Best Wine Bar

1st Place: Portello Wine Cafรฉ 2754 NW Crossing Drive, Bend 541-385-1777 2nd Place: Stoller Wine Bar Bend 555 NW Arizona Ave., Bend (503) 864-3404

Best Cold Brew Coffee

1st Place: Riff Cold Brew 2nd Place: Backporch Coffee Roasters – Greenwood Ave. 706 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-678-5458 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Downtown 55 NW Franklin Ave., Bend 541-797-6647 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Drive-Up 1075 SE 15th St., Bend 541-382-0005 Backporch Coffee Roasters – Newport Ave. 1052 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-617-3984

Best Steak

1st Place: Bos Taurus Steakhouse 163 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend 541-241-2735 2nd Place: The Blacksmith Restaurant 211 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-318-0588

Best Mexican

1st Place: Hola! – Old Mill 680 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-647-2711 Hola! – Downtown 920 NW Bond St., Bend 541-728-0069 Hola! – Eastside 2670 NE Hwy 20, Bend 541-389-4652 2nd Place: El Sancho – Westside 1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-797-7999 El Sancho – Taco Shack 50 SW Division St., Bend El Sancho Tacoโ€ฆ

Best Burger

1st Place: Bend Burger Company 1939 NE Third St., Bend 541-382-1914 2nd Place: Dandyโ€™s Drive-in 1334 NE Third St., Bend 541-382-6141

Best Bakery

1st Place: The Sparrow Bakery 50 SE Scott St., Bend 541-330-6321 The Sparrow Cafe & Bakery 2748 NW Crossing Dr., Bend 541-647-2323 2nd Place: Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery 1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., Bend 541-322-8778

Best Dark Beer

1st Place: Deschutes Brewery – Black Butte Porter Deschutes Brewery & Public House 1044 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-9242 2nd Place: 10 Barrel – Sinister Black Ale 10 Barrel Brewing Co. 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-678-5228

Best Shoe Store

1st Place: FootZone 842 NW Wall Street, Bend 541-317-3568 2nd Place: The Shoe Inn 2680 NE Hwy 20 Suite 380, Bend (541) 385-7405

Best Sushi

1st Place: Five – Modern Japanese Bar & Retaurant 821 NW Wall St., Bend 541-323-2328 2nd Place: Kanpai 990 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-388-4636

Best Nonprofit

1st Place: Humane Society of Central Oregon [location-1] Related 2nd Place: Bethlehem Inn [location-2] Related Stories

Best Dinner

1st Place: Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails 919 NW Bond St., Bend 541-312-2899 2nd Place: Ariana Restaurant 1304 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-330-5539

Best Bang For Your Buck

1st Place: El Sancho Taco Shop – Eastside 335 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend 458-206-5973 El Sancho – Taco Shack 50 SW Division St., Bend El Sancho – Westside 1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-797-7999 2nd Place: El Super Burrito 3 425 NE Windy Knolls Dr., Bend 541-388-0166 Super Burrito – Downtown 1133 NW Wall St.,โ€ฆ

Best Brewery

1st Place: Deschutes Brewery & Public House 1044 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-9242 2nd Place: 10 Barrel Brewing Co. 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-678-5228 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility 62950 NE 18th St., Bend 541-241-7733

Best Antique Store

1st Place: Iron Horse Second Hand Store 210 NW Congress St., Bend 541-382-5175 2nd Place: Trivia Antiques 632 NE 1st Street, Bend (541)312-5125

Best Burrito

1st Place: Parrilla Grill 635 NW 14th St., Bend 541-617-9600 Parrilla Grill – Midtown 706 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-617-9600 2nd Place: El Super Burrito 3 425 NE Windy Knolls Dr., Bend 541-388-0166 Super Burrito – Downtown 1133 NW Wall St., Bend 541-312-2009

Best Hazy

1st Place: Deschutes Brewery – Fresh Haze IPA Deschutes Brewery & Public House 1044 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-9242 2nd Place: GoodLife – Sippy Cup Hazy Pale GoodLife Brewing 70 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-728-0749

Best Beauty Boutique

1st Place: Wren & Wild 112 Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Bend (541) 480-3252 2nd Place: aos Skincare & Wellness Spa 838 NW Bond Street, Bend 541.647.1655

Best Veterinarian

1st Place: Bend Veterinary Clinic Bend Veterinary Clinic 360 NE Quimby Ave., Bend 541-382-0741 2nd Place: Riverside Animal Hospital Riverside Animal Hospital 25 NW Olney Ave., Bend 541-585-3739

Best Lodging

1st Place: The Oxford Hotel The Oxford Hotel 10 Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Bend 2nd Place: McMenamins Old St. Francis School McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-5174

Best Doughnut

1st Place: The Dough Nut – Westside 1227 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-241-8788 The Dough Nut – Midtown 755 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-241-8788 2nd Place: Richard’s Donuts & Pastries 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-385-3310

Best Nursery

1st Place: Eastside Gardens 61780 SE 27th St., Bend 541-383-3722 2nd Place: Moonfire & Sun Garden Center 61944 SE 27th St., Bend 541-318-6155

Best Dispensary

1st Place: Tokyo Starfish West 542 NW Arizona Ave., Bend 541-797-2110 Tokyo Starfish South 61230 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-241-2387 Tokyo Starfish 3 923 SE Third St., Bend 541-678-5199 2nd Place: Oregrown 1199 NW Wall St., Bend 844-673-4769

Best Boutique in Sunriver

1st Place: The Lazy Daisy The Lazy Daisy 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver 541-593-4654 2nd Place:  Village Threads  Village Threads Boutique 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver 541-593-0114

Best Florist

1st Place: Donner Flower Shop Donner Flower Shop 605 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-382-3791 2nd Place:  Wild Flowers of Oregon Wildflowers of Oregon 920 NW Bond St. #103, Bend 541-389-3442

Best Casual Dining

1st Place: Jackson’s Corner – Delaware Ave. 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend 541-647-2198 2nd Place: Spork 937 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-390-0946

Best Hair Salon

1st Place: Lush Salon 133 SW Century Drive Suite 10, Bend 541-706-1981 2nd Place: Tangerine Salon 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend 541-389-9090

Best Car Dealership

1st Place: Subaru of Bend 2060 NE Hwy 20, Bend (541) 389-3031 2nd Place: Kendall Toyota of Bend 61430 S Hwy 97, Bend tressashuttleworth@kendalluto.com

Best Patio Dining

1st Place: Greg’s Grill 395 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-382-2200 2nd Place: Bend Brewing Company 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend 541-383-1599

Best Family Dining

1st Place: Jackson’s Corner – Delaware Ave. 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend 541-647-2198 2nd Place: The Phoenix Restaurant 594 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend 541-317-0727

Best Table Service

1st Place: Ariana Restaurant 1304 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-330-5539 2nd Place: Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails 919 NW Bond St., Bend 541-312-2899

Best Light Beer

1st Place: GoodLife – Sweet As GoodLife Brewing 70 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-728-0749 2nd Place: Crux – Pilsner Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend 541-385-3333

Best Wedding Venue

1st Place: Aspen Hall Aspen Hall 18920 Northwest Shevlin Park Rd., Bend 541-389-7275 2nd Place: Black Butte Ranch Black Butte Ranch 13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters (541) 595-1260

Best Green Business

1st Place:  Sunlight Solar Sunlight Solar 150 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend 2nd Place: The Gear Fix The Gear Fix 550 Industrial Way Suite 183, Bend (541) 617-0022

Best BBQ

1st Place: Baldy’s Barbeque – Westside 235 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-385-7427 Baldy’s Barbeque – Eastside 2670 NE Hwy 20, Bend 541-388-4227 2nd Place: Curb B Q 1424 Cushing Rd., Bend 541-647-0692

Best Caterer

1st Place: Bleu Bite Catering 63060 Nels Anderson Rd, Bend 541-388-1104 2nd Place: Tate & Tate – Bend 1205 SW Indian Ave., Redmond 541-548-2512 Tate & Tate – Redmond 1205 SW Indian Ave., Redmond 541-548-2512

Best Tacos

1st Place: El Sancho – Westside 1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-797-7999 El Sancho – Taco Shack 50 SW Division St., Bend El Sancho Taco Shop – Eastside 335 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend 458-206-5973 2nd Place:

Best Drive Thru Coffee

1st Place: Dutch Bros – NE Third St. 1143 NE Third St., Bend (541) 955-4700 Dutch Bros – S Hwy 97 61223 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-955-4700 2nd Place: Backporch Coffee Roasters – Drive-Up 1075 SE 15th St., Bend 541-382-0005

Best Gift Store

1st Place: ju-bee-lee 903 NW Wall St., Bend 541-678-5651 2nd Place: Lark Mountain Modern 831 NW Wall St., Bend 541-797-2099

Best Breakfast in Sisters

1st Place: Sisters Bakery Sisters Bakery 251 E Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-0361 2nd Place: Angeline’s Bakery Angeline’s Bakery 121 W Main St., Sisters 541-549-9122

Best Fine Dining

1st Place: Ariana Restaurant 1304 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-330-5539 2nd Place: Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails 919 NW Bond St., Bend 541-312-2899

Best Takeout

1st Place: Wild Rose 150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend 541-382-0441 2nd Place: Spork 937 NW Newport Ave., Bend 541-390-0946

Best Seasonal Beer

1st Place: Deschutes Brewery – Jubelale 2nd Place: Deschutes Brewery – Red Chair Deschutes Brewery & Public House 1044 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-9242

Best Bank Branch

1st Place: OnPoint Community Credit Union 950 NW Bond St., Bend 2nd Place: SELCO Community Credit Union – West Bend Branch 137 SW Century Drive, Bend 541-312-1890

Best Food Cart

1st Place: Aina Kauai Style Grill 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend 541-808-5868 2nd Place: Thailandia 536 NW Arizona Ave., Bend 541-390-0230

Best Thai

1st Place: Wild Rose 150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend 541-382-0441 2nd Place: Noi Thai Cuisine 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend 541-647-6904

Best Pasta

1st Place: Pastini Pastaria 375 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-749-1060 2nd Place: Trattoria Sbandati 1444 NW College Way, Bend 541-306-6825

Best Toy Store

1st Place: Leapinโ€™ Lizards 953 NW Wall St., Bend 2nd Place: Learning Express Toys 61334 S Hwy 97 #320, Bend 541-389-2447

Best Restaurant in Sisters

1st Place: The Open Door The Open Door 303 W Hood St., Sisters 541-549-6076 2nd Place:  Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill 190 E Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-7427

Best Bowl

1st Place: Cafรฉ Yumm! – Old Mill District 325 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-318-9866 Cafรฉ Yumm! – Neff Place 1500 NE Cushing Dr., Bend 541-322-9866 2nd Place: Poke Row 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend 541-306-6796

Best Home Decor

1st Place: Lark Mountain Modern 831 NW Wall St., Bend 541-797-2099 2nd Place: Real Deals on Home Decor 222 SE Reed Market Rd, #400, Bend (541)617-1186

Best Salad

1st Place: Croutons 564 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-728-0825 Croutons 335 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-330-1133 Croutons 974 SW Veterans Way, Redmond 541-316-1500 2nd Place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926

Best Breakfast in Sunriver

1st Place: Cafรฉ Sintra Cafe Sintra – Sunriver 57031 Ponderosa Rd., Sunriver 541-593-1222 2nd Place: Carson’s American Kitchen Lodge Kitchen at Sunriver Resort 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver 541-593-3740

Best Sports Bar

1st Place: Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill 1020 NW Wall St., Bend 541-385-8898 2nd Place: The Hideaway Tavern 939 SE Second St., Bend 541-312-9898

Best Pet Store

1st Place: Bend Pet Express Westside 133 SW Century Drive, Bend 541-389-4620 Bend Pet Express Eastside 420 NE Windy Knolls Drive, Bend 541-385-5298 2nd Place: Mud Bay North 20520 Robal Lane, Suite 100, Bend 541-306-2330 Mud Bay Colorado Crossing 110 NW Sisemore St., Suite 130, Bend 541-306-2660

Best Bar/Brewpub in Sisters

1st Place: Three Creeks Brewing Three Creeks Brewing Co. 721 S Desperado Ct., Sisters 541-549-1963 2nd Place:  Hardtails Bar and Grill Hardtails Bar & Grill 175 N Larch St., Sisters 541-549-6114

Best Yoga Studio

1st Place: Namaspa Yoga Namaspa Yoga Studio 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 2nd Place: Groove Yoga Groove Yoga 1740 NW Pence Ln, Bend 5417069288

Best Bloody Mary

1st Place: Victorian Cafรฉ 1404 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-382-6411 2nd Place: Washington Dining & Cocktails 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., Bend 541-640-8257

Best Seafood

1st Place: Anthony’s at the Old Mill 475 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-389-8998 2nd Place: Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails 919 NW Bond St., Bend 541-312-2899

Best Place to Buy Art

1st Place: Red Chair Gallery Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend 541-306-3176 2nd Place: The Workhouse The Workhouse 50 SE Scott St., Suite 6, Bend 541-241-2754

Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/12/21

In this week’s podcast: Masks in indoor settings are back for Oregon. We outline some of the details on that and more on the COVID front.  Source Weekly – Bend, Oregon ยท Source Weekly Update Aug 12 2021 Related Stories

Out Without A Bang

The Bend City Council is considering permanently extending its personal fireworks ban, saying they are an unnecessary fire risk, can trigger mental health episodes and cause panic in pets. The City temporarily banned fireworks on June 8 before extending it to Aug. 31. At the City Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 4, City of Bendโ€ฆ

Noticias en Español

El 1 de julio Oregon elimino los mandatos del uso del cubrebocas y el distanciamiento. Ahora, despuรฉs de poco mรกs de un mes de “regresar a la normalidad”, algunos lรญderes comunitarios estรกn exhortando que regresen esas mismas reglas ya que las infecciones aumentaron mรกs debido a la variante Delta que es mรกs infecciosa. Cuando seโ€ฆ

What’s Up with Bend’s Whitewater Waves

If you’re a kayaker, some pretty exciting new initiatives are happening in the Bend Whitewater Park these days. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s offered every day at the park for kayakers, followed by a listing of meetups, courtesy Adam Eno, the park’s newest wave shaper. What to expect from each of the four wavesโ€ฆ

Jonny Pickett Explores History, Life and Death through Music

Over the course of almost the past two years, singer/songwriter Jonny Pickett has been unveiling songs from his “Made in China” project. The project was a series of eight songs that were all inspired by different individuals who played different roles over the last 100 years of China’s history. If you’re familiar with Pickett’s workโ€ฆ

A Blessing in Disguise

For Dierks Bentley, the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise, allowing him to enjoy a side of life he had to set aside over the preceding decade to do what it took to pursue his country music career. He found with his shift in lifestyle, he wasn’t missing touring as much asโ€ฆ

Be Cool, Diners. Things Are Messed Up.

Maybe it’s the beloved cart around the corner that hasn’t had your favorite dish in a while. Maybe it’s the sign on the window saying hours are cut, and that lunch you planned to have at your favorite pizza joint now has to move elsewhere. Maybe it’s the price you just paidโ€”now doubleโ€”for a bigโ€ฆ

Because Tasting is Believing

Having the opportunity to taste Trevor Mayfield’s unique spirits is just part of the reason to stop into a new distillery in La Pine. Mayfield and his partner McKenzie Nokes have created a modern, rustic hangout spot in the middle of town. Mayfield released his first Badlands liquor in 2019, distributing Cucumber Gin and Wineโ€ฆ

Farthest Read: Reading the Source, from Kuwait

Ever wonder how far the Source Weekly readership has traveled? As a freelance writer for the Source, I silently inquire to myself about this oftenโ€”and I have one fun data point to reference: former Bend resident and colleague, Christopher Browning. Our paths crossed a decade ago for several years, after which Browning joined the militaryโ€ฆ

Cycling for the Kids

The Pablove Foundation is giving cycling enthusiasts from across the nation a chance to cycle through Central Oregon and fight cancer. The California-based nonprofit is bringing its unique fundraiser event to the area focused supporting pediatric cancer researchers and giving back to kids living with cancer. The event brings over 40 riders to the areaโ€ฆ

Being There

Obviously, this has been a bizarre year for movies so far, with some blockbusters going directly to streaming, some doing a hybrid of streaming and theatrical releasing and some just fizzling out right in the theater. Regardless of how they were released, most of the movies to come out this year have been pretty disappointing,โ€ฆ

Central Oregon Inventory Slowly Ticking Up

For the first time in over a year, the real estate inventory in Central Oregon increasedโ€”albeit a slight increase. Bend and Redmond hit close to a one-month inventory supply for the first time since July 2020. While this number hardly meets market demand, it could be signaling a transition in the market. Inventory trends tendโ€ฆ

Awakening Your Inner Hero

A few weeks ago, I drove west on the Cascade Lakes Highway toward Mt. Bachelor to scout out some mountain bike trails. Something new would be great and there are uncountable beautiful places to bike when you are fortunate enough to live in or visit Central Oregon. My new biking partner is Natalie, our cool, athletic,โ€ฆ

Free Will Astrologyโ€”Week of August 12

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to Leo author Guy de Maupassant, “We are in the habit of using our eyes only with the memory of what people before us have thought about the things we are looking at.” That’s too bad. It causes us to miss a lot of life’s richness. In fact, said deโ€ฆ

Letters to the Editor 8/12/21

Editor’s note: I feel like I’ve said, “just before this issue went to press” a lot recentlyโ€”probably due to the fact that the governor and state agencies have seemed to enjoy issuing statements late in the afternoon all throughout the pandemic, and also due to the fact that we’re a weekly paper with just oneโ€ฆ

Liar Drill

Liar Drill I’m a guy, and a female friend asked me to objectively rate her looks on a scale of 1 to 10. She has a very high opinion of her looks, but she insisted she wanted the truth, so I told her I’d put her at a 5.5 or 6. Afterward, she sent meโ€ฆ


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