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A New Izakaya on Division Street in Bend

Yokocho Izakaya offers small plates, great vibes

A new Japanese izakaya opened Nov. 3 along Division Street in Bend. Yokocho Izakaya opened in the space once occupied by Orchid Thai, featuring small plates, ramen, curry and other Japanese food and drinks. An izakaya, according to a description from a Tokyo-based tour company, is translated as “dine-in sake shop,” and is a traditional Japanese […]

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A New Menu for Neighbor Rotisserie

The new menu includes a bowl and more sandwiches

Neighbor Rotisserie, the restaurant on Newport Avenue that opened in May and quickly earned the “Best New Restaurant” designation by the readers of the Source Weekly, has made some changes to its menu. While there’s still a focus on the rotisserie items that gave the space its name, the new menu includes a bowl and […]

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Revamped Digs for the Bar, Restaurant at Juniper Preserve

A reason for a locals’ staycation

Two new restaurant concepts at Juniper Preserve, the resort at the Pronghorn Golf Club, are offering a reason for a locals’ staycation. Juniper Preserve introduced Iris and Blue Bar, its newest restaurant and lounge, in September. The culinary offerings, the vision of Chef Ryan Eisert, incorporate ingredients from local farmers and purveyors and include a […]

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Give My Regards to Ryoshi

Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya is growing a solid following on the south side of Bend

It’s Sunday night, and in most quarters of Bend that would mean quiet diners, empty tables and a vibe of everything being ready to tuck into a pre-Monday slumber. But that’s not the case at Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya, located in the complex housing the Bend Factory Stores on the south side of Bend. In […]

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Soup for You, Soup for a Neighbor in Need

Central Oregon Soup Company opens on east side

A new venture is warming up bellies from Bend’s east side — and helping neighbors in need while they’re at it. Paul Hegg opened Central Oregon Soup Company at the beginning of November, featuring hot soups, “little dippers” — something of a combo of breadsticks and a sandwich, for dipping into soup — along with pasta […]

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Indian Grocery Items at Real Taste of India

Bend adds to its flavor offerings with sundries inside Indian restaurant

Real Taste of India, the Indian restaurant located along OB Riley Road in Bend, now has more to offer. The business announced this week that it’s now offering Indian grocery items, adding more flavor variety to a city that until recently didn’t have its own market dedicated to Asian foods. (With the opening of Tomi […]

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Deschutes County Voters Will Choose Two More Commissioners in 2026

Bid to expand Deschutes County Commission approved; now comes budgeting and other details

On Election Day, voters in Deschutes County overwhelmingly approved a measure that expands the Board of Commissioners from three members to five. Measure 9-173 had garnered 64.46% of the vote as of the latest returns Wednesday. The positions created by the measure will appear on May 19, 2026 ballots in Deschutes County, with the new […]

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Families Supporting Families

Kindred Connections offers the bonds of family for parents who need a helping hand

For some, family members are the ones to step in when a parent needs help with child care, recovery from illness or other struggles that arise in life. But for others, a small calamity can balloon into a big one when there’s no one to lend a helping hand. Kindred Connections aims to be that […]

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Freeland Spirits Opening Tasting Room in Bend Box Factory

Portland’s woman-owned distillery voted Best Distillery in Willamette Week’s Best of Portland three years in a row

The Box Factory in Bend is already a big draw for those looking to sip some of the spirits made in the region — and now it’s adding yet another location to the list. Portland’s woman-owned distillery, Freeland Spirits, announced this month that it’s opening a tasting room in the Box Factory, in the location […]

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A New Hideaway for North Bend

A grand opening is planned soon

The Hideaway Tavern, a Bend and Redmond staple for great pub food and game-day-ready vibes, has added a new location on Bend’s north side. Hideaway Empire opened last week, on the corner of Boyd Acres Road and Empire Boulevard, in the former location for Backyard Pizza. Like the other locations for the Hideaway, comfy couches, […]

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