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After School Snacks, and other Kid Bites

A return to fall rhythms doesn’t have to mean PB&J all day. Here’s where to get some local eats the kids will like too.
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These days, my only child toggles between getting maximum value from the college-campus dining hall and being a low-budget Gen Z foodie (whose matcha-latte game is strong). But it wasn’t that long ago that the cries of “what’s for dinner?” were erupting from the back of the car as soon as the school day was […]

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Brit-Pub Coming to the West Side

The Commonwealth Pub planned as sports pub, with a focus on local music and musicians
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A new pub in Bend aims to combine live local music and a British-inspired vibe. The Commonwealth Pub is the latest project for Dan Larsson, a former immigration lawyer, and his partner Bob O’Connor. Larsson is also a local musician who plays in bands including Beatles cover band Juju Eyeball, Superball and Shine, he told the […]

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Ramenology

Level up your home ramen game with these tips
by Ari Levaux

Who among us does not have a trick or two up their sleeve for when they make instant ramen? A vegetable or egg in the pot, your special sauce or powder, and if you’ve got some game perhaps a garnish on top. All good. Congratulations. But there are levels to this soup. My breakthrough happened […]

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Latin Cuisine with Soul

Chupacabra Restaurant adds vibrant deliciousness to Central Oregon, from the former Tortilleria Reyes location
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The thing about the Bend restaurant scene is that people opening new spots tend to see what works, and then they do something similar. A lot of safe bets. That’s why Central Oregon has so many breweries, pizza places and Mexican food restaurants. The cynic might say that we have enough of those types of […]

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Pickled Peppers: The Common Denominator

As summer veggies burst out of the garden, pickling helps preserve them for cooler days ahead
by Ari Levaux

Sometimes the truth takes a moment to sink in before finally ringing true. Like when Chloe suggested that a sandwich is basically America’s version of sushi. At the time I happily took it as a compliment on the chicken sandwich I’d just made for her. But the more I got to thinking I realized she […]

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Haven Bagel Opens

Baked goods brand debuts its coffee, bagel and sandwich shop in Reed South Plaza
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Haven Bagels + Coffee is now open in the southeast corner of Bend. The spot held its soft opening Aug. 16, featuring the bagels the company has become known for, along with some other special treats. For breakfast, try any number of the flavored bagels. On the day we visited, options included favorites such as […]

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San Diego Style Burritos for Bend

SDiegos brings a dose of SoCal flavor to the Old Ironworks
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A new food truck on Bend’s west side is serving up burritos, Southern California style. Those familiar with SoCal style burritos will know the signature ingredient: french fries, hand-cut, served in nearly every version of the burrito. SDiego’s opened this summer in the Old Iron Works complex, near Café Des Chutes and The Workhouse. Classic SoCal […]

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Of Bread and Sandwiches

Q&A with Keeley Parsons, Owner of Bread and Bunny
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In a town where food trucks are as common as pine trees, one whimsical truck is bounding its way to the top. Meet Bread and Bunny, the brainchild of Keeley Parsons, where sando meets salad, creatively accompanied by quality and a touch of magic. With a name that came to her in a dream and […]

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Fundraiser Dinner Pairs Diners with Food Makers

Upcoming Meet Your Farmer dinner for Central Oregon Locavore features two Sisters area farms and Five Pine chefs
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For over 10 years, Central Oregon Locavore has hosted an event that allows local diners to eat from the bounty of the local food system and get to meet the people who make and grow the food. The Meet Your Farmer series matches local chefs with local farmers. On Aug. 21, that pairing includes the […]

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Pickathon Music Festival is Great for the Tunes… and Food

The Portland area fest offers a feast for the senses — culinary and otherwise
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Since the early 2000s, Pickathon music festival has served up its own special blend of Americana, country, bluegrass, rock, pop… you name it, the festival has likely highlighted a band or two that fits the bill. And while this special festival, tucked away on a 40-acre farm amid the encroaching suburbs of Happy Valley, has […]

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