Pho Viet & Café on 3rd Street in Bend has re-opened following a complete renovation. The distinct yellow walls are now painted white with seafoam trim, the floor is a black and white tile, the laminated menus are now encased in wood, historic photos of the original family in Vietnam hang on the wall, the […]
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Best Pizza in Redmond
Grace and Hammer
Grace and Hammer’s pizza menu offers a variety of divine names, including, “Belltower,” “Integrity,” “Purist” and “Benevolent Bird.” The meaning behind the holy motif? The pizzeria is in a declared historic church site. Adam Valentine, the “preacher of pizza,” spoke with the Source during the eve of Grace and Hammer’s sixth anniversary. Valentine told the […]
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Best Breakfast Burrito in Redmond
Jonny’s Joint
An Americana diner on wheels, Jonny’s Joint serves what Redmond locals voted the Best Breakfast Burrito, as well as being runner up for Best Burger and Best Food Truck. Co-owned by mother-son duo LoriAnn and Jonny Kuhn, the bright red food truck parked on First Street is a family affair, involving three of the four […]
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Best Barber in Redmond
Aziz Crew
Amber Webb started cutting her cousins and three brothers’ hair as a joke at the age of 12. At 15, she decided it was her career path. “Everyone’s like, chicks aren’t barbers, right? Chicks do chick things, and guys do guy things.” Webb said. That is where Aziz Crew started — at least the namesake. […]
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Governor Kotek Signs Landmark Microgrid Legislation into State Law
Microgrids could be essential to energy resilience, security, and stability across the state of Oregon
Salem, OR — Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bills 2065 and 2066 into law, two pieces of landmark legislation which aim to increase and expedite access to microgrids across urban, suburban, and rural Oregon communities. “Microgrid technology is an indispensable way to make power outages less risky, shorter lived, and could even save […]
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Pho Viet's Makeover
The Third Street location has been untouched since opening 15 years ago.
We’re always looking out for the locals,” said Lisa Nguyen, co-owner of Pho Viet & Café, along with her husband, Son. Since buying the restaurant in December 2022, the Nguyens have not regretted the nearly half million-dollar investment. “It’s been a very fortunate decision, no regrets. It’s a nice community, the locals are so nice, […]
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Longboard Louie’s is Closing!
July 26 will be the last day for Mexi-food lovers to pay tribute to the Bend establishment
You heard it right: Longboard Louie’s is shutting its doors for good. It’s been a Mexi-food staple with a Mayan Hawaiian twist since opening on the westside in 1996. That location closed some time ago and the eastside location off Greenwood Avenue opened in 2007. Menu favorites include tacos, burritos, and enchiladas with proteins like […]
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City of Bend Selects Vendor for Permanent Bike Share Program
The City of Bend has selected Veo bikes for its new permanent bike share program. Claire Conklin, the City Council Coordinator, stated, “Veo has a great variety of e-bikes and is already established in Corvallis.” Veo is replacing the prior two-year pilot program with Bird bikes, Conklin said, “When the City of Bend put out […]