The Italian osteria can be traced as far back as the 14th and 15th centuries. Originally a neighborhood place serving wine and simple food, in more recent times the emphasis has shifted more to the foodโtypically local specialties such as pasta and grilled meat or fish often served at shared tables. The proprietors of BOSA […]
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Gardeners’ Abundance Becomes Food Bank Bounty
Got tons of tomatoes? Gaggles of greens? With a new program offered by the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, you no longer have to creep onto the porches of your friends and neighbors, attempting to offload all of those zucchinis in the dark of night. HDFFA’s Grow & Give program invites people with extra […]
Let’s Do Lunch… in Redmond!
As you may know, Redmond is referred to as the “Hub” of Central Oregon. Not only is the regional airport located there but if you look at a map of the area, Redmond is nearly equal distance from Prineville, Bend and Sisters. As the town continues to expand in population so do the choices of […]
A “Plant-Forward” Restaurant for Redmond
A new dining concept is now open in SCP Redmond, the downtown hotel known for its holistic approach. The new restaurant, called Terra Kitchen, features a “plant-forward” Mediterranean-inspired menu that supports locally grown and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant began its soft opening phase July 7, with hours of operation Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 to […]
Bangers, Coffee, Tacos and Frozen Yogurt All Available at New Plaza on Bend’s East Side
The latest addition to the burgeoning food scene on Bend’s east side is a new plaza at 1462 NE Cushing Drive. That’s right in between the On Tap food truck lot, also on Cushing Drive, and Cafรฉ Yumm! at Neff Place. The plaza features mostly food establishments, although right in the middle of all the […]
Cork and Barrel Returns
Nine years ago, Cork and Barrel started as a one-day event, and has since expanded into a year-round fundraiser for KIDS Center with a goal to raise $500,000. The 2021 C&B is a three-day wine and food event. Every year, C&B introduces new wine regions to Central Oregon. This year, they’re featuring the winemakers of […]
LGBTQ+ Night at Dogwood
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is playing host to a monthly gathering of LGBTQ+ peeps (and their friends). Oh YessโA Monthly Night Out happens from 7-10pm on Thursday, July 15 at the downtown bar. Come to “giggle, gree, support and cavort,” reads the event’s description in the Source calendar. The event happens the third Thursday of […]
Three Downtown Lunches
Bahn Mi at Dinky Dau Beth Brady originally opened her Asian-inspired food cart in downtown Bend in July 2020, but had to shut down soon after, when she was hit by a car while crossing the street. She opened Dinky Dau again in May, tucked behind Sports Vision Bend near the corner of Oregon Avenue […]
What’s Hot at the Yacht
From east to west to center, Bend is full up with food cart lots these daysโeach with its own vibe and offerings for delicious food-truck love. Midtown Bend got its first full-blown lot one year ago, when Midtown Yacht Club opened along 4th Street with a handful of carts and an indoor beer garden. On […]
Authentic Argentinian Empanadas Handmade to Order
The story of Masa Empanadas is a case of one thing leading to another and everything coming together all at the same time. The first plotline involves a young Argentinian leaving the family farm to pursue his dreams of dance. That’s what Emanuel Columbo did back in 2010. His dreams led him to Lima, Peru, […]

