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Bend Savory Spice is undergoing a rebrand in May, but the products will largely remain unchanged. Owner Matt Perry says after 15 years, he’s decided to stop operating as a franchise and take local control. He’s changing the name to “Top Hat Spice Shop.” “The biggest difference is that we’ll now be able to create […]
How much tip did the cafe’s iPad prompt you the last time you went for a simple black coffee, with no bells and whistles: 18, 20, 25%? A recent Pop Menu study found that tipping culture is on the decline nationwide. Meanwhile, community members in Bend appear to be feeling the pressure to tip more for services that they feel do not warrant a tip. Based on data from 2024, the reported tip fatigue seems to have many potential […]
Jattalee Chalernhinthong, who goes by JJ, is busy creating a new breakfast menu. After recently closing her first Bend restaurant, The Good Egg at The Grove, she’s working on her new plan for “8am-Bend Breakfast Bliss.” It’s an Asian-themed breakfast concept that she’ll open at her current restaurant, Dear Mom Cafe off SW Century Drive. […]
A new organic, all gluten-free bakery and coffee shop has opened in Redmond. Good Friend operates with the mission that food is nourishment, space is belonging and business is a vehicle for community and regeneration. Owners Jerek Lovey and Beth Davies specialize in superseed breads which have about 60 grams of fiber and 60 grams […]
Olive and MayThe Drake in downtown Bend is no longer. New owners are currently remodeling the space and plan to reopen it later this spring under the name, Olive and May. One of the owners, Peter Kost, who also is one of the owners of Ken’s Artisan Pizza, told the Source the food will be […]
There is a moment, about halfway up the stairs inside the Skyservice building at Bend Municipal Airport, when you’re wondering where you are. Then you turn the corner into a brighter than expected space, busier in spirit than in crowd, and just a little bit quirky in the best possible way. Welcome to Bend Airport […]
When people compare the Oregon Beer Awards to the Academy Awards, given that it’s a night full of talented people earning well-deserved plaudits for their body of work the past year, what they leave out is that it’s like the entire Oscars experience. The sudsy equivalent of the red carpet is part and parcel of […]
Mountain View Roadhouse, in the former location of the Phoenix Restaurant on NE Bellevue Drive in Bend, is now open after several months of renovations. “There’s a new, comfortable, private lottery area, a 21+ bar, and we took out just a few of the booths to allow for banquet seating and groups of 20+,” […]
Anyone can “do” Burger Week in Bend, but to do it well is another story. It isn’t just about eating burgers. It’s about strategy, commitment and knowing, before you even sit down, whether your pants can handle what’s coming. We’ve been training for this. Our Burger Friday tradition started on Sept. 2, 2022, and we […]
Bistro Colette Flights Wine Bar is now Bistro Colette. Chef/Owner Jeremy Buck has created a menu with appetizers such as Pissaladière (a puff pastry with caramelized onions, olives and anchovies), ratatouille, smoked crab dip and fried calamari; charcuterie with choices that include chicken liver pate, rabbit roulade with truffle sauce and country pork terrine with […]
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