Bend Bowls is serving up buddha bowls, aka hippie bowls or macro bowls—basically bowls of delicious, healthy food. Best friends and owners Lorena Mathers and Stormie Van Patten said they started the food truck to offer amazing healthy food options and show their girls that dreams can become reality. “We can’t believe the love and […]
Lisa Sipe
Food Writer | The Source Weekly
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5 Food Trends for 2019
What’s hot in foodie land this year? Here are the trends to look out for.
Coffee reinvented Can coffee still be a trend? We’ve seen nitro, cold brew and a desire to know where our beans come from—but there’s still room for the unexpected. Starbucks has opened Reserve Roasteries in top global cities; playgrounds for master roasters, mixologists and baristas to play with rare, single-origin coffees in an immersive space. […]
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Longtable Dinners
It’s time for the first long table dinner of the season on the farm at Rainshadow Organics. Farm fresh produce, grains and meats are prepared by a guest chef and dinner includes appetizers, salads, a seasonal entrée and dessert. Live music will fill the evening air and guests wanting to imbibe can bring their own […]
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Let’s Talk About Salt
Move over wine and cheese, this party is salty
No kitchen is complete without salt. It’s a basic human taste, used in every cuisine. Salt enhances the flavor of food and brings it to life. At most restaurants in the U.S., when we ask for salt, we get table salt—stocked in most homes, along with possibly Himalayan pink salt. But take a look at […]
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Honey and Pine Coffee Company Opens New Location
Drive-thru coffee shop Honey and Pine Coffee Company opened its third location on 9th Street and Wilson Avenue in Bend, in the same complex as the Green Leaf Garden Center. The menu includes espresso beverages, hot chocolate, real fruit smoothies, Italian soda, tea, an energy drink made from the lotus flower and donuts. Honey and […]
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Foodie Crawl Benefits NeighborImpact
The Foodie Crawl is combination pub crawl and progressive dinner—a celebration of local food through small plates and beverage pairings from chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend. Locations include 10 Below, 900 Wall, Barrio, Bonta Gelato at Townshend’s Tea House, Currents at the Crater Lake Tasting Room, J-Dub, Joolz, Salud Raw Foods, Spork at Crow’s […]
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Pet Adoption Stories
Living the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” dream in Central Oregon
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Adopt, Don’t Shop”—a reminder to us humans that plenty of existing pets out there need a good home. Here, Central Oregonians talk about the many ups, and the occasional downs, of adopting and/or “rescuing” their pets from a shelter. Pets: Stella, adopted from Brightside Animal Center, Redmond; Ruby, adopted from […]
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Rock Turns Rye into Bottled Cocktail
The Rock and Rye resurgence
Rocks and whiskey—or rocks with cocktails—typically refers to ice. But with rock and rye, the rock is candy. That sweet addition, oftentimes including citrus, has a long history. Let’s start with rye whiskey. From the end of the Civil War to Prohibition, it was the main whiskey consumed in the United States. Rye farmers distilled […]
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Little Bites – Easter Brunches
Here’s where to spend your Easter in Central Oregon
The Easter bunny is almost here! If you’ve decided to go out for holiday brunch this year, we’ve found local restaurants and resorts hosting all sorts of sweet and savory buffets. Broken Top Club Brunch includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, so don’t forget your camera. Sun., April 21. 10am-2pm 62000 Broken Top Dr., […]
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Ready, Set, Slurp!
Can you down oysters like a boss? Each Friday night in March, Anthony’s is hosting an Oyster Slurp Off for guests dining at the restaurant. Participation is free and sign up starts at 5:30pm. Competitors decide if they want to dress their oysters with cocktail sauce or lemon— but let’s be honest, at that speed […]
