A Bend (and Redmond) staple — which has won a plethora of awards in our past Best of Central Oregon readers’ polls — is now set up in La Pine. Baldy’s Barbecue began serving up its delicious meats and sides outside Legend Cider Co. in La Pine as of late July. The “soft open” included a […]
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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Prep Bend is for Sale
The business announced Tuesday the sale of the building
Prep Bend, the space used by food purveyors around Central Oregon, is for sale. The business announced Tuesday the sale of the building along NE Second and Revere. The building is listed for sale at $2.75 million. The space contains coolers, freezers and numerous cooking spaces that allow business owners without their own commissary space […]
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It’s Zucchini Season. Will Your Friends and Neighbors Survive?
Avoid being a zucchini over-sharer by learning techniques for preserving this iconic summer squash
If you have a garden, then you might know the scenario: It’s after dark and you find yourself tiptoeing up to your neighbor’s porch, aiming to leave a harvest of zucchini behind. Those with thriving zucchini plants know the deal: Your friends, loved ones, coworkers and neighbors get a full-on squash assault this time of […]
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Owners of San Simón Cook Up New Spot
Serving up oysters, wine and more!
The name of the new place created by the owner of San Simón may be hard to forget — or maybe not. Hasta Que Olvidemos, which means “Until We Forget” in Spanish, is the new establishment owned by Brian and Ashley Trottier, who also runs The Flamingo Room on the west side and his original, […]
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It’s Tourist Season. These are for the Locals.
Roundup of places catering to the locals
The Source Weekly’s calendar is full of concerts, meetups and other happenings — including some that are geared toward the locals who keep things running around here. Every once in a while we like to pay homage to those who live here with a roundup of places catering to the local. With that, be sure […]
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Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a Portland Standout, Opening in Bend
The Neapolitan-style pizzeria named 18th best in the world takes over space in the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend
On a recent weekday, two pallets of French stones sat out back of the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend. They might not look like much now, but soon, they’ll be pieced together to make the oven that will turn countless discs of dough into the Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas that have made Ken’s Artisan Pizza […]
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Reed Crossing Market Offers Local Flavors
Local is the name of the game at new market on Reed Market and 27th
The recently opened market in the Reed South Plaza offers a lot more than gas. Reed Crossing Market, which held its grand opening June 26, is aimed at supplying healthful, local items. The space is owned by Dan Healy, who also owns the Expressway Market on Reed Market and 15th. Get salsa from fRED Sauce, […]
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Haven Bagel and Coffee coming soon
New shop to open in July at Reed Market and 27th
Haven Bagel, the small local bakery that’s been available in local grocery stores is branching out. Haven Bagel and Coffee has its sign placed in the Reed South Plaza, a sign that opening day could be around the corner. Haven Bagels, made from all-organic, non-GMO ingredients, are the labor of love of Elijah Meyers and […]
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Axel’s Taco Shop opens
Two weeks ago, Axel’s Taco Shop opened on the west side of the Reed South Plaza. Right now, waving flags stand in place of an exterior sign, but inside, the place was bustling for a recent weekday lunch. The taco shop offers the standard complement of meats, including carnitas, chicken, carne asada, and adobada — […]
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Korean Barbecue, Goes Great with Wanderlust
At a Madras food stall, Imonae’s Galbi Beef
is worth clocking the miles
Summer, for many, is a time to be on the move. Go to that swimming hole you’ve always loved, even it’s on the west slope and there are closer ones at hand. Meet friends for a campout at a new spot on the coast. Ride your bike to an adjacent town just to go eat […]
