In the restaurant industry, you don’t often find women at the top. But Sunny Yoga Kitchen stands out with two female owners, Amy and Courtney Wright. The couple has found a way to create a business around both of their passions: cooking and yoga. Amy runs the kitchen and Courtney runs the front of the […]
Have you ever been in a restaurant and overheard a really interesting conversation? The new Tough Cookie podcast feels like just that. Darlene Veenhuizen of Pickle Jar Studios interviews women in all areas of the food industry, from product makers to chefs, and all the lady bosses in between, about what it’s like to be […]
When you live in a town where the economy benefits from other people visiting, it’s easy to feel overlooked as a local. Downtown can be packed with weekend visitors, and 20 minutes of looking for parking just so you can grab a pint at your favorite watering hole can make any Bendite feel like staying […]
Food allows us to travel to other countries without leaving home—and for us here in Central Oregon, right now that means an opportunity to discover Scandinavia through a traditional Nordic dinner. In May, 25 culinary students from Tekniske Skole in Silkeborg, Denmark are visiting through Cascade Culinary Institute’s International Exchange Program. The students will spend […]
Have you heard the joke, “How do you know if someone is vegan?” The answer is, “Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” As much as that joke is funny, the vegan struggle is real. They need to tell you because they don’t eat animal products: no meat, eggs, milk, cheese, or even honey, for most of […]
“Let’s drink some pine tea,” my partner Jim said, at our camp along the Metolious River. “Uh, Ok,” I murmur, trusting that this man with a botany degree knows what he’s talking about. “I’ve never thought about drinking the trees.” He grabs the new growth off of a young Douglas fir—the bright green, tender new […]
Let’s just be up front: If you haven’t been to The Brown Owl, you’re missing out. The food is tasty, the drinks are satisfying, the staff is awesome, and the atmosphere will keep you there for hours—which is exactly what owner Lisandro Ramon wants. You might be wondering why we’ve named this spot best food […]
Got friends or family in town? (In the summer, who doesn’t?!) Need a new place to drown your sorrows or impress a date? Never fear—this handy go-to guide is here. The Spot for Girls Night Out Sip WINE BAR Girls just want to have fun—but finding the perfect spot for beverages and bites when your […]
The restaurant of the year is a Central Oregon love story. A boy and a girl from different parts of the world fall in love while developing their passion for food. Ariana and Andres Fernandez were at the Cascade Culinary Institute together, but didn’t connect until working together at Merenda (now 900 Wall). After they […]
Washington, on Mt. Washington, mixes an upscale vibe with neighborhood comforts and quirky surprises Washington Dining & Cocktails is the Source Weekly’s pick for Rookie of the Year, largely in part because owner Ted Swigert and his top-notch team are experts when it comes to creating an enjoyable dining and drinking atmosphere. In the case […]
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