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Pizza might not be the obvious lunch choice on a hot, cloudless, 90-degree day, but when the mission is to find the best cheap slices in Bend, comfort and temperature take a backseat to melted cheese and crisp crust. The plan was to find at least one affordable lunch slice on every side of town […]

A few years ago our northern neighbor, Portland, was named “The Best Pizza City in the U.S.” by writers who traversed America in search of the best za, beating out such obvious competitors as New York, Chicago, New Haven and newer-to-the-table stalwart, Detroit. Portland achieved this by offering excellent pizza emulating each of those municipal styles. […]

Central Oregon’s first Burgerville will open Monday, June 23 at the corner of SE Third Street and Wilson Avenue in Bend. A grand opening celebration begins at 7am with a ribbon cutting at 10am. Burgerville menu items include a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, crispy halibut sandwiches and a plant-based burger. The chain offers gluten-free […]

A new coffee shop officially opened June 11 in downtown Bend. Melissa Cavaccang and Liliana — who prefers to be referred to by first name only — opened Almadorada in the former Turtle Island Coffee, which closed in March. “We wanted to carry on that value set that Turtle Island had put into play,” Cavaccang said. […]

This wasn’t supposed to be a story. It was supposed to be dinner. But like most of my meals, this one came together somewhat haphazardly between photo editing, metal design, a dog walk and the “Oh crap, it’s already 12 pm.” I didn’t set out to reinvent Bolognese, I was just trying to avoid making […]

The Brown Owl food truck is returning! After closing in March of 2024, Brown Owl is reopening at Crux Fermentation Project. Owner Lisandro Ramon told the Source they’ll feature some of their classics like the chicken sando, burger and popcorn chicken along with kid options. They’ll also debut new items like chopped brisket, pulled chicken […]

A new restaurant/wine bar is opening in downtown Bend on Friday, June 6. Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club is taking over the space once occupied by Domain Serene Wine Lounge. This is its second Oregon location. Amaterra has a vineyard estate and winery in Portland’s West Hills. The Bend menu features starters like Wagyu Carpaccio with […]

Nearly a year after a fire destroyed its building on the east side of Bend, the owners of El Sancho reopened on Monday, June 2 at that location on NE Dekalb Avenue. The fire on June 20, 2024, was ruled accidental. A small line was awaiting the grand reopening at 11am. Everything is brand new, […]

On Bend’s ever-growing culinary map, Kusshi has landed with confidence, elegance and a style all its own. Once a popular pop-up with a strong local following, Kusshi is now a dynamic new brick & mortar restaurant delivering fresh and refined Nikkei cuisine, the inspired fusion of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. At the helm are […]

Bo’s Falafel Bar on SW Century Drive has been a bright spot in Bend’s culinary scene for the past several years, dishing out golden falafel and good vibes in equal measure. But starting June 4, the local favorite is pivoting — literally and deliciously. The eatery is rebranding as Bo’s Bagels, marking the end of […]