Donna Britt

There are restaurant openings, and then there are restaurant openings that feel like the beginning of something special. Rosemary and Fox, the new chef-owned restaurant in the former Jackalope Grill space in downtown Bend, falls firmly into the latter category. While many longtime locals will recognize the building, they may hardly recognize the interior. The […]

The former Sweetheart Donuts building on Southeast Third Street has undergone quite a transformation. These days, instead of maple bars and bear claws, the little storefront is serving steaming bowls of ramen, colorful bento boxes, fresh sushi and a menu packed with Japanese comfort food.  PAN Japanese Kitchen, opened a few months ago by the […]

Now is the time. It’s strawberry season in Oregon which means it’s time to race down to the nearest farmers market, produce stand or grocery store and grab a pint or three of these sweet, sweet berries. Eating them fresh is a true treat and I like this simple shortcake recipe because it highlights the […]

At first glance, the new Casa Sur Southern Mexican Cuisine might look like just another neighborhood Mexican restaurant wedged into the busy stretch of SW Century Drive in Bend. But spend a few minutes with the menu and it quickly becomes clear this is aiming for something deeper, richer and a little more regional than […]

Everybody in Bend seems to be talking about Runaround Sue Barbecue right now. Either they’re planning their first visit, raving about the brisket they inhaled over lunch, or comparing the smoked turkey to the barbecue they grew up with back in Texas, Memphis or the Carolinas. Around here, a new restaurant that’s generating this much […]

Three Finger Jack Tavern leans fully into its ranch town identity with a grin, a stiff drink and a plate of food that seems designed to make you loosen your belt one notch before dessert even arrives. Their tagline says it all. “Steak. Seafood. Firewater. Friends.” No tiny portions. No tweezer food. No apologies. Founded […]

There is a moment, about halfway up the stairs inside the Skyservice building at Bend Municipal Airport, when you’re wondering where you are. Then you turn the corner into a brighter than expected space, busier in spirit than in crowd, and just a little bit quirky in the best possible way. Welcome to Bend Airport […]

Perched just above the hum of the Old Mill, Los Andes Sports Bar and Cafe feels a little like a secret you want to pass along before it gets out. Open since November 2025 in the former Tradesmen Coffee and Tap House space on SW Upper Terrace Drive, this Argentine-inspired hangout asks you to do […]

In my mind, sushi was something you ordered in a sleek restaurant with a long bar, a serious chef and a fairly serious price tag. A food truck was not where I expected to find pristine slices of fish and beautifully rolled maki. My first bite at NorthFresh Sushi proved me very wrong. Sometimes all […]