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An Unlikely Mission for a Burger Joint

Mountain Burger is expanding and elevating an American classic
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Burgers: one of the most popular, most enduring foods in America. Burgers elevated: the mission of Mountain Burger. Northwest Crossing’s Mountain Burger opened in September, with the idea being to reinvent the iconic American burger joint. The plan included offering locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant-based alternatives along with healthy salads and creative cocktails, all […]

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Easter Brunches

Looking for a place to nosh on Easter Sunday? These might be some last-minute optionsNumerous food establishments hit by what looks like the same person
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Church, egg hunt, brunch. That’s kind of the pattern for celebrating Easter Sunday, right? For those who haven’t yet booked a spot at a place to nosh on Easter Brunch, here are a few places to try. Easter brunch at Brasada Ranch is always a special time – especially if the day includes clear skies […]

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“Cart” Burglar on the Loose

Numerous food establishments hit by what looks like the same person
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You gotta wonder what this person was looking for, hitting so many food service places in a matter of just a couple days. Bend Police are on the hunt for the person who burglarized a series of food carts and other food establishments in Bend on March 30 and March 31 — leaving plenty of […]

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Easter Bread: Perfect for Brunch

A sweet yellow bread decorated with sprinkles and colored eggs
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It’s been years now since my Italian mother-in-law asked me about baking some Easter bread for her. I had never heard of Easter bread and wasn’t sure what she was talking about. But between her description and an online search I learned so much about bread and Easter and worldly traditions I had never known […]

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Pecan-Crusted “Fried” Chicken

An easy oven-baked alternative to traditional fried chicken
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This week marks the end of what we call “Birthday Month” in my family. We celebrate five birthdays in the month of March! It’s kind of nuts but we try to have fun with it and I try to make special foods or bake favorite cakes for each person. Some years I do better than […]

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Shell Games

SEA Crab House prioritizes fun
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The first thing you notice about The SEA Crab House upon arriving is that it really does look like a hole-in-the-wall coastal seafood joint you’d stumble across a block from the beach in Astoria or Newport. From the sky-blue paint job down to the font on the sign, The SEA Crab House is primarily concerned […]

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New Thai on the West Side

Dear Mom offers up Thai dishes like mom makes
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Bend is buzzing over a new Thai restaurant that opened on the west side of town. As its name suggests, Dear Mom Cafe is inspired by the owner’s own mother, “Mama Nual,” as described in an Instagram post from the cafe. The stylish Dear Mom Cafe is located in the former location of Vida y […]

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Creamed Peas & New Potatoes Recipe

A springtime dish with flavors fresh from the garden
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It’s official – the first week of spring is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than with food. In the southern U.S. where I grew up, springtime came right on schedule. By the time Easter rolled around daffodils were blooming and bright green shoots were beginning to burst […]

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Haven Brings Old World Tradition to Baking

Local bakery is deeply committed to wholesome ingredients and artisan expression
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It started as a side project experiment five years ago. Elijah Myers and his wife Antonia got into baking through the restaurant industry and discovered they both love to bake…so much so, that in 2018 they decided to see what happened if they sold some of their baked goods at the Northwest Crossing Farmers Market […]

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Oregon Senate Bill Would Allow Reusable Food Containers at Restaurants

SB 545 heads to Oregon House
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A bill that would allow Oregonians to bring their own reusable food containers to restaurants and food service establishments is one step closer to becoming a reality. Senate Bill 545 passed the Oregon Senate March 15. It’s now under consideration by the House Climate, Energy and Environment committee. SB 545 would direct the Oregon Health Authority […]

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