The team behind Yokocho Izakaya had a clear vision when they opened their spot on Northeast Division in November last year. “We wanted to build the food scene in Bend,” said Kwan Singhakham, co-owner of Yokocho Izakaya. “Most people, if they think about Japanese food, they’re gonna think about a sushi place. But actually, I […]
Nicole Vulcan
Nicole Vulcan became Editor of the Source in 2016 and was promoted to Editor in Chief in 2024, managing the Editorial Board and the news team's many investigative projects. She's also at work on her debut book of journalistic non-fiction, titled "Self Medication," which traces Oregon's drug decriminalization efforts in the 21st Century, and tells a parallel tale of her own family’s losses from fentanyl addiction in the age of Measure 110. With all of that on her plate, send snacks. Catch up with the adventures at her book's Substack, called Self Medication.
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Best Medical/Cosmetic Enhancement Services
EsthetixMD
Loyal voters have chosen EsthetixMD the “Best” in the realm of medical and cosmetic enhancement services for 10 years running. The Practice Manager Emily Talbot attributes that longtime win to loyalty and experience among the staff. “We have a great, tenured, experienced team that — from our patient care coordinators up to our providers — […]
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Amaterra’s Menu Debuts with Some Heavy Hitters
Pork chop, grilled shrimp shine on the Portland-area winery’s Bend menu
To those less observant, nothing much appears to have changed at the posh bar and restaurant space on the northwest corner of Bond and Minnesota. There’s still a gleaming bar. A mix of historic charm and updated glam still pervades the space. Bottles of backlit wine stand sentry, the prime pieces of décor. But in […]
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Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal
Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers
Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing […]
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Almadorada Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Bend
A renewed vision for the former Turtle Island Coffee
A new coffee shop officially opened June 11 in downtown Bend. Melissa Cavaccang and Liliana — who prefers to be referred to by first name only — opened Almadorada in the former Turtle Island Coffee, which closed in March. “We wanted to carry on that value set that Turtle Island had put into play,” Cavaccang said. […]
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Rookie of the Year: Hawkeye & Huckleberry
Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge hit Bend with a splash this year. Its efforts are duly noted.
Maybe it’s like a rocket ship landing in a placid Cascades lake — or perhaps more appropriately, like a clatter of hooves in a mud puddle, but it’s hard to overstate the gusto with which Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge splashed down on Bend this year. With a massive bar and dining room — done to […]
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Restaurant of the Year: Rancher Butcher Chef
It’s unprecedented, but our nod for restaurant of the year goes once again to Rancher Butcher Chef
If there’s any sign that an establishment is earning the love of local crowds, among the most brightly lit might be the rapid opening of a second place, with a name that hints to the first. Over the past year, the Rancher Butcher Chef brand — known commonly by its initials, RBC, did just that […]
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Rookie of the Year: Hawkeye & Huckleberry
Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge hit Bend with a splash this year. Its efforts are duly noted.
Maybe it’s like a rocket ship landing in a placid Cascades lake — or perhaps more appropriately, like a clatter of hooves in a mud puddle, but it’s hard to overstate the gusto with which Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge splashed down on Bend this year. With a massive bar and dining room — done to […]
Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides
Restaurant of the Year: Rancher Butcher Chef
It’s unprecedented, but our nod for restaurant of the year goes once again to Rancher Butcher Chef
If there’s any sign that an establishment is earning the love of local crowds, among the most brightly lit might be the rapid opening of a second place, with a name that hints to the first. Over the past year, the Rancher Butcher Chef brand — known commonly by its initials, RBC, did just that […]
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‘Wrapping Arms and Resources and HeartsAround Communities'
Trans rights, passport concerns and sports bans are just part of the worries shared by two members of the Central Oregon queer community
Jordan Kent is vice president of Bend Pride Coalition, the nonprofit organization that produces Bend’s Summer Pride. Ruth Vernotico is the founder of SUS, a local nonprofit working to increase visibility for 2SLGBTQIA+ people through print media, community engagement, education and celebration. In a conversation with the Source Weekly for our Women’s Issue, the two […]