Aug 15-22, 2018

News

• Local News

  More Affordable Housing Coming Soon

  Local developer secured financing for 48-unit building

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local News

  The Death of Sara: Not a One-Off

  Intimate partner violence in Central Oregon is widespread, complex and concerning to women of many demographics

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local News

  A River Runs Through Here

  Water issues downriver in Jefferson County affect those upriver, too, impacting the economy, recreation and food

  By Brian Jennings

  Aug 15, 2018

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  We aren't the enemy of the people. We ARE the people.

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor

  Jared Rasic's review of "Death of a Nation" and in response to...

  Aug 15, 2018

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  In A Landscape

  Classical piano with a view

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Culture Features

  Rock Steady, Aretha

  A video of one of our favorite songs from one of our favorite singers of all time

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 16, 2018

  
• Smoke Signals

  Drudge Report

  New cannabis report is getting a lot of attention—but maybe not for being entirely accurate

  By Josh Jardine

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Take Me Home

  An ADU May Be More Feasible Than You Thought

  By Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Advice & Fun

  Smells Like Quarantine Spirit and Love You Faux Ever

  Avoid any temptation to kidnap strangers lingering in your building's lobby

  By Amy Alkon

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Advice & Fun

  This Modern World

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Advice & Fun

  Free Will Astrology—Week of August 15

  By Rob Brezsny

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Advice & Fun

  All You Need is Like

  By Jen Sorensen

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Advice & Fun

  Mild Abandon—Week of August 15

  By E.J. Pettinger

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Art Watch

  Northwest Stone Carving Symposium

  By Teafly Peterson

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Source Spotlight

  Laird Hamilton

  From super athlete to superfood

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Book Talk

  Author! Author! Lineup Announced

  Local literary series back for a seventh season

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 22, 2018

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Boxwood Kitchen Opens Brick and Mortar

  By Lisa Sipe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Chow

  Dig into these Dishes

  Four ideas to avoid getting hangry over the lunch hour

  By Lisa Sipe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Chow

  Weekly Dinners at River Run Event Center

  By Lisa Sipe

  Aug 22, 2018

  
• Chow

  Washington Celebrates Two Years

  By Lisa Sipe

  Aug 22, 2018

  
• Beer & Drink

  In Search of

  Products to make homebrewing a snap

  By Kevin Gifford

  Aug 15, 2018

  

Screen

• Film

  May the Source Be With You

  Public humiliation, '50s housewives and countless riddlesIn Pod We Trust:Bingeworthy:

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Film

  Big Screen Creepypasta

  The skinny on Slender Man

  By Jared Rasic

  Aug 15, 2018

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Stage Mom

  Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas return to the Northwest, with the next generation in tow

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Irish Heritage

  Altan brings the traditional music of Ireland to the world

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Upcoming Shows

  Gung Ho For Shows: Appaloosa

  Local Americana band to record live album at Sisters Farmers Market

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 17, 2018

  

Outside

• Go Here

  Flagline Trail open Aug. 15

  By David Sword

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Natural World

  Natural World

  Monarch butterflies make really good neighbors

  By Jim Anderson

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Outside Features

  Summer Swim Spot

  Good fishing, paddling or just relaxing at Newberry Monument

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  

Best Of Central Oregon

• Food

  Best of Eats in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Asian (excl. Thai)

  Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Bakery

  Sparrow Bakery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Bagel

  Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Bang for Your Buck

  Parrilla Grill

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best BBQ

  Baldy's Barbeque

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Breakfast

  McKay Cottage

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Burger

  Bend Burger Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Burrito

  Parrilla Grill

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Casual Dining

  Pine Tavern Restaurant & Bar

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Caterer

  Bleu Bite Catering

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Chef

  Andres Fernandez, Ariana

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Dessert

  Bonta Natural Artisan Gelato

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Doughnut

  The Dough Nut

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Family Dining

  Jackson's Corner

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Fine Dining

  Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Food Cart

  Ronin Sushi and Japanese Grill

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Food Service

  Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Grocery Store

  Newport Avenue Market

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Hangover Grub

  D&D Grill

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Lunch

  Spork

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Mexican

  El Sancho

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Italian

  Trattoria Sbandati

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Patio Dining

  Worthy Brewing

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Pizza

  Pizza Mondo

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Salad

  Croutons

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Sandwich / Deli

  Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Seafood

  Anthony's at the Old Mill

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Sports Bar

  The Hideaway Tavern

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Steak

  Bos Taurus

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Sushi

  Kanpai Sushi

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Thai

  Wild Rose

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Food

  Best Vegetarian

  Laughing Planet Cafe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best of Drink in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Bartender

  Buck Bales, D&D Grill

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Brewpub

  Deschutes Brewery Public House

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Cider

  AVID Cider Co.

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Coffee

  Backporch Coffee Roasters

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Dark Beer

  Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Brewery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Drive-thru Coffee

  Dutch Bros Coffee

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Happy Hour

  900 Wall

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best IPA

  RPM IPA, Boneyard Beer

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Kombucha

  Humm Kombucha

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Light Beer

  Pub Beer, 10 Barrel

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Local Brewer

  Sean Garvin, Deschutes Brewery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Local Tea

  Townshend's Tea Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Locally Brewed Beer

  RPM IPA, Boneyard Beer

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Place for a Bloody Mary

  Victorian Cafe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Place for a Margarita

  Hola! Restaurant

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Seasonal Beer

  Red Chair NWPA, Deschutes Brewery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Specialty Cocktail

  Blue Velvet, Velvet

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Drink

  Best Wine Shop

  Naked Winery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best of Shopping in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Budtender

  Rick Eslinger, Miracle Greens

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Car Dealership

  Team Kia of Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Children's Clothing

  Hopscotch Kids

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Clothing Consignment

  Cosa Cura

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Furniture Store

  Bend UpStyle

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Garden Store

  Eastside Gardens

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Gift Store

  Ju-bee-lee

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Green Business

  The Gear Fix

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Health Food Store

  Market of Choice

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Home Decor

  Abode

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Jewelry Store

  Silverado

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Locally Made / Designed Product

  Hydro Flask

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Marijuana Dispensary

  Oregrown

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Smoking Accessories

  Hempies

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Men's Clothing

  Revolvr

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Pet Store

  Bend Pet Express

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Place to Buy Produce

  Bend Farmers Market

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Shoe Store

  FootZone

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Thrift Store

  Humane Society of Central Oregon Thrift Store

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Toy Store

  Leapin' Lizards Toy Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Western Wear

  Desperado Boutique

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Shopping

  Best Women's Clothing

  Vanilla Urban Threads

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best of Services in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Auto Repair

  Happy Danes Auto Repair

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Bank Branch

  SELCO Community Credit Union

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Barber Shop

  Bond Street Barber Shop

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Beauty Boutique (makeup, skincare, etc.)

  Angelina's Organic Skin Care

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Beauty Studio (nails, lashes, waxing, etc.)

  Penny Lash

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Day Care / Preschool

  The Cottage Day Care

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Day Spa

  Anjou Spa

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Dental Group

  Bend Dental Group

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Florist

  Donner Flower Shop

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Hair Salon

  Blue Star Salon

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Local Home Builder

  Hayden Homes

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Medical Group

  High Lakes Health Care

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Place for Medical-Cosmetic Enhancement

  EsthetixMD

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Place to Get a Tattoo

  Monolith Tattoo Studio

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Realtor

  Kelly Johnson, Bend Premier Real Estate

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Tour Company

  Wanderlust Tours

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Veterinary Clinic

  Bend Veterinary Clinic

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Services

  Best Wedding Venue

  Aspen Hall

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best of Local Life in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Community Problem Solving

  A New Warming Shelter For People In Need

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Excuse to be a NIMBY

  Evergreen Housing Development

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Local Fundraiser

  Fur Ball, Bend Spay & Neuter Project

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Place to Avoid at 5pm

  Empire and Hwy 97

  By Chris Miller

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Nonprofit

  Bend Spay & Neuter Project

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Place to Work (under 50 employees)

  Bend Veterinary Clinic

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Sidewalk

  Franklin Avenue, Near The Tunnel

  By Danielle Meyers

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Local Life

  Best Silver Lining on a City Council Decision

  A New Spot For Outdoor Concerts On The East Side

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Arts & Culture in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Art Gallery

  Red Chair Gallery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Instagram Feed

  @BackyardBend

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Indoor Music Venue

  Volcanic Theatre Pub

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Local Band

  Bony Chanterelle

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Local Radio Personality

  Tracee Tuesday, Power 94

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Outdoor Music Venue

  Les Schwab Amphitheater

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Place to Work Remotely

  Spoken Moto

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Radio Station

  92.9 FM Local Independent

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best Supporters of Local Food

  Central Oregon Locavore, Bend farmers markets and High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Arts & Culture

  Best TV Personality

  Bob Shaw, KTVZ

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best of Health & Recreation in Bend

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Bike Shop

  Hutch's Bicycles

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Exercise Studio

  Barre3

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Golf Course

  Tetherow Golf Club

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Health & Rec

  Juniper Swim & Fitness Center

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Job (When you don't wanna work in Bend)

  Freelance Writer, Graphic Designer, Social Media Guru, Etc.

  By Anne Pick

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Kept Secret

  Floating the Deschutes

  By Keely Damara

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Lodging

  Oxford Hotel

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Outdoor Clothing Store

  REI Co-op

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Outdoor Gear Shop

  Pine Mountain Sports

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Ski and Board Shop

  Skjersaa’s

  By K.M. Collins

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Staycation Destination

  Sunriver Resort

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Way to Win the War on Cars

  Electric bikes

  By Danielle Meyers

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Health & Recreation

  Best Yoga Studio

  Groove Yoga

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best of Redmond

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Bang for Your Buck

  Madaline's Grill

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Bar / Brewpub

  Wild Ride Brewing

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Boutique

  Welcome Home

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Breakfast

  One Street Down Cafe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Coffee Shop

  Green Plow Coffee Roasters

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Dinner

  Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Redmond

  Best Lunch

  One Street Down Cafe

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best of Sisters

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Bang for Your Buck

  SnoCap Drive-In

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Bar / Brewpub

  Three Creeks Brewing Co.

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Boutique

  Bedouin

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Breakfast

  Sisters Bakery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Coffee Shop

  Sisters Coffee Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Dinner

  The Open Door Wine Bar

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• sisters

  Best Lunch

  SnoCap Drive-In

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best of Sunriver

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Bang for Your Buck

  Sunriver Brewing Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Bar / Brewpub

  Sunriver Brewing Company

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Boutique

  Lazy Daisy

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Breakfast

  Cafe Sintra

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Dinner

  Marcello’s Cucina Italiana

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Coffee Shop

  Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters & Bakery

  Aug 15, 2018

  
• Best Of Sunriver

  Best Lunch

  Sunriver Brewing Company

  Aug 15, 2018