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The Altar of Pizza

Redmond’s Grace and Hammer serves up wood-fired pizzas in a restyled historic church

Between the bright, vaulted white ceilings of the restored 1912 church and the creamy, caramelized discs of wet mozzarella on the pies, it’s tough to say whether the atmosphere or the food is more of the attraction at Grace and Hammer Pizzeria, tucked along SW Cascade Avenue in Redmond. But for Owner-Manager Pio Valensin, the […]

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The Return of Juno

Podski’s newest addition offers fresh and tasty sushi and other made-to-order Japanese cuisine

The owner of Juno Japanese Sushi Garden in Bend opened her first restaurant in the Century Village Shopping Center back in 2013. She closed shop in 2018 and took a break before looking for a new location, which she happened upon after meeting the owner of The Podski, the outdoor food cart lot on Arizona […]

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Now Open: Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5

The new food cart pod and tap house offers 36 different taps.

Crosscut Tap House, also known as Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, opened May 22 south of the Box Factory in Bend. The new food cart pod and tap house was set to open April 15, but that got delayed six weeks due to coronavirus shutdowns. It opens at 11am daily, with closing times fluctuating. The […]

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Now Open: Cabin South

Bend’s new south side bar and grill.

Cabin South, opened by the popular westside bar, Cabin 22, has finally announced its grand opening. The bar on Bend’s south side was originally intended to open in April but got delayed due to COVID-19. Located in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza on Amber Meadow Drive, Cabin South has a bar and grill, lottery, front and […]

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Veggie Rx Back in Central Oregon

People experiencing food insecurity have another way to access fresh, local food

People experiencing food insecurity have another way to access fresh, local food. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance announced this month that it has brought back its Veggie Rx program, which offers fresh, locally grown veggies and fruit to people in Bend, Prineville and Redmond. The program began June 10 in Bend, and begins […]

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Beer Dinners on the Farm

Rainshadow Organics hosts a number of on-farm dinners throughout the summer

Rainshadow Organics hosts a number of on-farm dinners throughout the summer, and while the June longtable dinner is sold out, its Silver Moon Beer Dinner is another option. As Silver Moon celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s partnering with Rainshadow Organics to offer small-batch, limited-edition beers with farm food cooked by Chef Travis Taylor. The event […]

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I Heart Soup

When it comes to comfort food, Vietnamese soups deliver a flavor- and nutrition-packed punch

When the sickies come calling, soup is the ultimate comfort food. While a basic chicken soup is often a go-to, Vietnamese soups also offer a combo of soothing warmth and nutritionโ€”not to mention tasting delicious. Pho often contains fresh herbs including cilantro and basil, as well as ginger and bone broth. Ginger can help reduce […]

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An Ode to the Unsung Torta

Tacos get a lot of attention. But tortas deserve love, too.

There is no doubt that the tacoโ€”the glorious, portable, munchable tacoโ€”is one of the best culinary developments in history. But look further down the menu at many Mexican food spotsโ€”beyond the enchiladas (yum) and burritos (always an easy choice) and tamales (delicious) and you’ll often find the tortas, those combos of meat and beans and […]

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Grab-and-Go Adventure

Getting out for a one-night backpacking or biking adventure doesn’t have to be fussy. Check out these tried-and-true grab-and-go eats from locally owned spots

Expensive, freeze-dried backpacking food that comes in a heavy plastic container is great and all (not really), but if you’re headed out for just a short time, why make it complicated? In honor of the Outside Issue, here are three ideas for local foods you can pick up and enjoy on the first night of […]

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Kale and Potato Salad

Take it on the go or make it for a BBQ; it’s the ultimate outdoors salad.

Despite all the blooming and greening of spring, it doesn’t offer much to eat. The corn is ankle-high, the peaches leave a lot to the imagination, and many farmers and gardeners have barely planted out their tomatoes. But you can always eat Kale Potato Salad. This salad is so transformative that even teenagers ask for […]

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