The warm weather is finally here, and I don’t know about you, but I have lakes, rivers, bikes, boats and maybe a few beers on the mind. If that’s your vibe, too, then this week’s issue might be of service. Inside this Summer Adventure issue, we share some outings for the intrepid local and newcomer […]
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.
A Look Ahead to Foxtail’s “Den”
Fans of Nickol Hayden-Cady’s pastry magic will soon have a place to bask in the goodness. The chef, who closed down Foxtail Bakeshop at the end of the pandemic, is currently fundraising for her new space, in a soon-to-be disclosed location in downtown Bend. We caught up with Hayden-Cady to talk about the new venture, […]
Hop on the High Desert Food Trail
Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail. The trail is a self-guided tour of up to 50 businesses, helping “connect trail visitors to the high desert’s stunning landscapes, artisanal offerings and resilient agriculture,” explained a press release from the High […]
Hibachi and Sushi in the Former Rockin’ Dave’s
A new, casual Asian spot is now open in the former location of Rockin’ Dave’s in Bend. Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrées and yakisoba noodles. While things like the Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken are […]
Asian Style Breakfast Sandwiches in The Grove
Diners in Northwest Crossing have a new place to grab breakfast. Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Café, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week. The menu features Asian-style breakfast sandwiches on French-style brioche, along with lunch and after-school snacks. Get your egg sandwiches stuffed with yummy ingredients, but […]
Restoring a River
We’re pulling up to the offices that sit above Iron Gate Dam, now more of a shrinking pile of rubble than a tool of impoundment for millions of gallons of water, when I notice that the map in the truck, showing us how to get there, is no longer accurate. On the screen is a […]
Neighbor Rotisserie Opens in Former Kebaba
Foodies in Bend have had their eyes on the former Kebaba location on Newport Avenue for quite some time, wondering what would fill the big shoes left by the beloved Mediterranean spot that closed in 2021. Last week, the new concept was fully revealed with the opening of Neighbor Rotisserie. Opened by the former owners […]
Brunch is on the Menu at Sunriver Brewing Eastside
Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location now has more to offer on the early side, including a new coffee bar, and weekend brunch. The brewery’s location on NE Cushing Drive, near St. Charles Medical Center, began offering coffee bar service as of May 20. The “Pub and Coffee Bar” is open daily from 8 to 11am […]
Black Butte Ranch Gets “Most Beautiful” Nod
Black Butte Ranch has been named among the country’s most beautiful restaurants. The reservations system, OpenTable, collaborated with “PEOPLE” in honor of the magazine’s 50th birthday to name a “most beautiful” restaurant in each state. The winner in Oregon was the lodge west of Sisters. The 22,100-square-foot lodge opened in May 2023, replacing Black Butte […]
Oregon Spirit Distillers Wins Double Gold in Prestigious Competition
Oregon Spirit Distillers just took home six medals at the prestigious San Francisco Spirit Awards, including a double gold. The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey. The title “Bottled in Bond” comes from the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, created to regulate the ingredients […]

