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Eight Treats Central Oregon Loves

If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, these local delights should do the trick
The Source Staff

It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re one of those lackluster lovers who hasn’t bothered to pick up a generic heart-shaped box of chocolates or the massage gift certificate that signals you’ve done the bare minimum needed to get through this holiday. Failing to muster one of those things—or something even more time-consumingly heartfelt—could mean A., you […]

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Valentine’s Day Events

Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Anti-Valentine’s Party Fri., Feb. 14, 9 pm-1am. AVID Cider AVID Cider and the Bend Burlesque Co. will party the night away in celebration of those who don’t need romance to have a good time! 21+. Free. A PC Valentine’s Day Fri., Feb. 14, 6pm. 10 Barrel Eastside There’s truly no better way to celebrate than […]

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Nosh This Unconventional Charcuterie

Way more than meat on board
Lisa Sipe

Before it gets a little weird, let’s get something straight about charcuterie. It’s a branch of cooking devoted to cooked meats including ham, sausage, terrines, bacon, galantines (not the holiday celebrating the love you have for your girlfriends, but a dish of white meat or fish bones, cooked, pressed in aspic and served cold), confit […]

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From the Islands

Aina, a Hawaiian-eats food truck, now open in the 9th Street Village
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Capturing the fresh flavors of the Aloha State, Aina Kauai Style Grill brings food to Bend that you’re not going to find anywhere else. The truck was opened by Ian Vidinha, a Hawaiian native from the fourth-largest island and current Bend local. On the menu you’ll find poke bowls, chili pepper chicken, katsu (a delicious […]

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Tranquilo Gets Canned

Mexican lager gets portable
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Tranquilo, the Mexican-style lager created in Central Oregon, is now easier to stash in your go bag for a day of adventure. The folks behind Tranquilo Mexican Style Lager had a release party last week to debut the new line of cans. Find the beer at various locations, including Central Oregon’s Hola! restaurant locations, and […]

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Ronin, the Brick and Mortar

Popular sushi cart moves to Century Center
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

What was once a delightful sushi food cart that has won Best Food Cart multiple times in the Source’s Best of Central Oregon poll is now open as a brick and mortar. The Ronin food cart, formerly at The Bite in Tumalo, has morphed into Bend Izakaya Ronin, located in the Century Center on Bend’s […]

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Local Tween Baker is Back

Season 8, Episode 3 “Sammy Whammy” recap
Lisa Sipe

On the previous episode of “Kids Baking Championship” young bakers were challenged to turn a regular dessert into a Neapolitan dessert by including chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Due to overly sweet Neapolitan sandwich cookies, Sahana was sent home. More spoilers coming: you’ve been warned. Episode three begins with Celebrity Pastry Chef Duff Goldman in front […]

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It’s Always ‘Sunny’ at Bend’s New Italian Food Cart

Chef and co-owner of Sunny Yoga Kitchen expands with a new food cart at The Ale Apothecary
Nancy Patterson

Disclosure: I am still relishing in a euphoric state induced by cuisine from Sunny’s Carrello. Maybe it was the velvety texture of the house-made Semolina pasta. Or the bright and savory characteristics of their homemade pesto. Or perhaps the balanced crunch of Maldon salt flakes, delicately sprinkled over grilled foccacia bread. Some food carts in […]

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Salute Italian Opens Downtown

Bond Street now home to contemporary Italian food
Nancy Patterson

You may have noticed a vacancy along Bond Street after the folks at Citizen sold their restaurant. While the sellers, who also own Bowtie Catering, left the downtown spot to focus on their growing catering services, a new restaurant has been brewing with only speculation as to who or what would be taking its place—until […]

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Plant-Based Eatery and Juice Spot in the Works

Deeply Rooted expected to open in March
Nancy Patterson

It’s been only a short time since the abrupt closing of Bad Wolf Bakery, but according to a display in the otherwise covered-up windows, Deeply Rooted will open as a juice, food and craft spirits hub. Deeply Rooted will serve as a plant-based restaurant serving locally-sourced fresh-pressed juice, specialty food items and signature craft cocktails, […]

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