The contours of the drink menu at the new Hosmer bar along Third Street read like your average upscale Bend lineup: Negroni, Shrub, Caipirinha and so on. The twist to these cocktails: they’re all zero-proof โ unless you ask for them otherwise. This week, Mike Aldridge, owner of the food cart MidCity Smashedburger, along with […]
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Prepped for Adventure
I think I took for granted how good the Luckey’s Woodsman food truck was when it was over at the PowderHouse. Since closing the doors of the truck May 19, if you want the Woodsman’s special blend of hearty, healthful and foraged food, you have to go to the Trailside Kitchen in Sisters to luxuriate in […]
Westside Taco Co. Relocates to Tumalo
When the Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon ballot rolls out in the July 4 issue, take note of a change: Westside Taco Co., the repeat winner of Best Food Cart in Redmond many years running, has moved its operations to Bend โ er, Tumalo, that is. Chef/Owner Amber Amos moved her giant black food […]
Bend Brewfest Canceled for 2024
Another year, another cancellation for Bend Brewfest. Organizers announced June 10 that the long-standing fest โ which has effectively not come back in its original form since the pandemic โ is canceled in 2024. The festival was scheduled to take place in the Old Mill on Oct. 4 and 5. “It’s a heartbreaking decision,” wrote […]
A Look Ahead to Foxtail’s “Den”
Fans of Nickol Hayden-Cady’s pastry magic will soon have a place to bask in the goodness. The chef, who closed down Foxtail Bakeshop at the end of the pandemic, is currently fundraising for her new space, in a soon-to-be disclosed location in downtown Bend. We caught up with Hayden-Cady to talk about the new venture, […]
Hop on the High Desert Food Trail
Local farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets and food and beverage makers have one more week to join the High Desert Food Trail. The trail is a self-guided tour of up to 50 businesses, helping “connect trail visitors to the high desert’s stunning landscapes, artisanal offerings and resilient agriculture,” explained a press release from the High […]
Hibachi and Sushi in the Former Rockin’ Dave’s
A new, casual Asian spot is now open in the former location of Rockin’ Dave’s in Bend. Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill opened this week along Greenwood Ave., serving up a range of sushi items as well as grilled dinner entrรฉes and yakisoba noodles. While things like the Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken are […]
Asian Style Breakfast Sandwiches in The Grove
Diners in Northwest Crossing have a new place to grab breakfast. Good Egg, owned by the people who brought us Dear Mom Cafรฉ, opened in The Grove Market Hall this week. The menu features Asian-style breakfast sandwiches on French-style brioche, along with lunch and after-school snacks. Get your egg sandwiches stuffed with yummy ingredients, but […]
Sizzle on the Grill
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Summer Sips
If Bend loves anything, it loves a patio โ but not just any patio. It has to have this mercurial composition made up of the right vibe, solid alcoholic/beverage choices, a perfect view of the splendor of the high desert and the right spot to bask in the long-awaited Central Oregon sunshine. Sure, there are […]

