Rev up those taste buds, Foxtail Bakeshop said on Facebook, “We are prepping our little hearts out and can’t wait to serve you Central Oregon with some delicious, sexy and creative food and pastries!!!!!” Opening day for their new spot will be Sunday, April 22. The new location will have a large pastry selection, as […]
Lisa Sipe
Food Writer | The Source Weekly
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Vegan Food Truck Needs Community Help to Grow
After two years of hustling in their small vegan food cart, Chef Richard Hull and his partner Barbara Troyer are crowd funding to purchase a larger trailer for A Broken Angel. Their current cart is so tiny only Hull can fit in it. Even the register sits outside exposed to the elements. A larger trailer […]
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How Close is the Farm?
Central Oregon local vs. Oregon local
Have you seen the Portlandia farm episode? Where the main characters, Fred and Carrie, are at a restaurant and they ask a few questions about the chicken. “Is it local? Is that USDA organic or Oregon organic or Portland organic? How big is the area where the chickens are able to roam free?” The waitress […]
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5 Food Trends for 2018
Get out your napkins, Central Oregon, because these food trends for 2018 are going to make you want to eat—lots.
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A Peek Inside the Humble Beet
The new market in the old Devore’s promises to keep some favorites, while offering some locally-sourced additions
In 1977, Devore’s Good Food Store brought the first organic produce to Bend. Obsessed with perfect produce, owner Bob Devore drove to Eugene every day for 20 years to make it happen. Bob and his wife, Mary, were fixtures in the community. Devore’s sold organic produce, grab-and-go food, bulk items and wine for 40 years. […]
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A Brick & Mortar for Dump City Dumplings
Dump City Dumplings is expanding upon their popular food cart, opening a brick and mortar location. A little over three weeks ago owners Keith Shayon and Dan Butters heard that a space on Upper Terrace Drive had opened up. By April 1 they were ready to open the doors and start serving their Chinese-style steamed […]
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Juice Bar Opens in Box Factory
A bright, modern cafe serving plant-based superfood juice, smoothies, toast, salads and macro bowls is open in the Box Factory. Everything on the menu at Fix & Repeat, including the beer and wine, is intended to make you feel good. As the weather warms, sit on the patio, and if you have a pup, bring her. […]
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Food Cart of the Year
Scoutpost dropping flavor bombs
Before we go any further, here’s some important advice: save room for dessert at Scoutpost. If you’ve eaten at the cart, located in the Spoken Moto food pod, chances are you’re already drooling at the mention of its name. The food is so craveable, it had to be the Source’s 2018 food cart of the […]
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Go Old School
For you newcomers, here’s how to eat like you’re in vintage Bend
The Pine Tavern established 1936 Named after the Ponderosa pine tree that still grows in one of the dining rooms, The Pine Tavern serves traditional American cuisine. Locals and visitors rave about the complimentary, delicious, hot sourdough scones served with honey butter. The Pine Tavern was started as an English tavern by two women, Maren […]
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Restaurant of the Year: Bos Taurus
The perfectly curated steakhouse
Modern American steakhouse Bos Taurus earns the Restaurant of the Year status for the service and cuisine—both impeccable. The intention Chef George Morris and his staff have put into the Bos Taurus experience is reminiscent of a carefully curated museum exhibition—but one you can sink your teeth into. Before opening a year ago, the Bos […]
