Every once in a while, a food truck comes out of nowhere with a concept so pristine and perfect that it immediately feels like it has always been part of a town’s culinary landscape. Places that open with such effortless attention to detail and handmade craft that the diner realizes they were missing something they […]
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Reubens, Rye and a Room with a View
Classic deli comfort with Pacific Northwest polish
Familiar, but fresh. Big flavors without the fuss. A New York City-style deli through a Pacific Northwest lens. That’s how I would sum up the new Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen in the Old Mill District. The nostalgic, yet polished Stacks comes from longtime local restauranteurs Steve and Cheri Helt, the duo behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails […]
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Small Kitchen, Big Taste
Gogo’s Bistro specializes in smash burgers, hot sandwiches, salads and sides
No snow in January means another opportunity to eat outside. No offense to good weather but Bend needs snow! This time of year, I’m usually taking my food “to go” back to my warm office or house and eating inside while the snow melts off the roof. Not this year! I’ve eaten outside more this […]
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Sweet on Local
From single origin craft bars to decadent truffles, these Central Oregon chocolatiers make Valentine’s giving easy
Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s January gloom and wool socks. The next you are staring down Feb. 14 wondering how to say, “I love you,” without resorting to a drugstore heart box that could have been bought anywhere by anyone at the last minute. This is where […]
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Not Just Another Taco
Max’s Tacos brings the street foods of Mexico to the car washes of Bend
As a Latina who eats a lot of Mexican food, to say that I love tacos is an understatement. To say that Taco Tuesday is my favorite day of the week is also a huge understatement. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I start thinking about what type of tacos I’m going […]
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All Good Things Are Wild and Free
Tara Pinto takes charcuterie to an entirely new level
I’m not a food expert. Perhaps I’m not supposed to admit that, but I’m not an amazing chef, and my kitchen experience would be generously described as limited. One thing I am good at, however, is sharing my experiences with others and trying to get them excited to explore things they otherwise wouldn’t. I love, […]
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Bend’s Underground Luscious Supper Club is Going Brick and Mortar (in 2027)
Chef Rose Archer crafts community, connection and culinary curation
If you go to eat at the Luscious Supper Club, it’s almost like you don’t go for the food, and you certainly don’t even go to a restaurant. That’s not to say you won’t leave full. But if you ask founding chef Rose Archer, née Fallen Snow because her parents were hippies, your heart will […]
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Kook’i Opens a Sweet New Chapter in Redmond
Southern charm, shortbread dreams and seriously good cinnamon rolls
Right now, at this particular juncture, we are living in a moment rich with talented bakers in Central Oregon. People who understand butter and flour, time and patience. It is impressive and honestly a little thrilling if you’re a lover of baked goods (and who isn’t?). One of those bakers is Heather Goss, the owner […]
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Roots at Heart: A Recipe for Success
A fresh take on food first
With the holidays behind us, many are feeling the effects of overindulgence and looking to the new year to get back on track. Starting a new diet can be intimidating and the amount of information coming at us about nutrition can be overwhelming, but Bend’s Mayra Molina Santana and Oscar Molina of Roots at Heart […]
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The McArthur Stakes Its Claim in Sisters
Longtime local restaurateur brings elevated Northwest flavors to town
Opened in the summer of 2025 on the Five Pines campus, The McArthur Restaurant and Bar is located in the same building as the Sisters Athletic Club in the former home of Rio Mexican restaurant. This new spot aims squarely at elevated Pacific Northwest dining without forgetting that people also want to relax, linger and […]