Over The Edge taphouse and food cart venue is set to open in Crooked River Ranch Friday, Oct. 18. This will be the first family-friendly venue to open in the area in over 15 years, and will include a play area for kids, a stage for live music, fire pits and games. The featured food […]
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Ronin closing cart; brick and mortar ahead
Ronin, the Japanese/sushi cart that has been a winner in the Source’s Best of Central Oregon contest on multiple occasions, is closing its cart. Fans of the cart, currently located at The Bite in Tumalo, have through Monday, Sept. 30 to enjoy the wares in its current location. Next up for Ronin: a move to […]
Bad Wolf Bistro closes
Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro, a locals’ hangout for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend, has closed its doors. Former employees report that they received little to no warning about the closure, but that the bistro closed several weeks ago.
The Cuban Flavor of Bend
A few years ago, when the Obama administration relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, I jumped at the opportunity to travel to the seemingly forbidden island. For years I had dreamed of antiquated Spanish colonial architecture, deep turquoise waters of the Caribbean, colorful neighborhoods teeming with vibrant energy and kids playing soccer in the streets. A country […]
A guest tap spot for Silver Moon Brewing
Patrons of Silver Moon Brewing will find a “closed” sign on the door right now, due to a license/compliance issue with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. But in a sign of solidarity, Riff Craft Food & Beverage Taproom is playing host to Silver Moon taps throughout Silver Moon’s three-week closure. Through Oct. 12, Silver Moon […]
Sustainable Sushi
Tucked away in a strip mall on the east side of Third Street, Tomo can be easy to miss. The unassuming sushi restaurant has been a locals’ under-the-radar favorite for years and recently underwent a change in ownership. Portland native Jeremy Letter took over July 1, buying the restaurant from longtime executive chef Emerson Jespersen […]
French-inspired pop-up dinner
Loyaute Bend, the French-inspired pop-up series from chef Josh Podwils, is at it again. This Saturday, Loyaute is setting up shop at Elixir Wine Groupโa new wine space located across from The Box Factory, on the corner of Lava Road and Arizona Avenue. The pop-up dinner will feature six courses inspired by French cuisine, but […]
The Jerk Kings trucks closing
After five years of delighting customers with its Caribbean food (including winning several accolades in our Best Of contests) The Jerk Kings food trucks in both Bend and Redmond will soon be closing. Owner Zoรซ Ditmore said the Bend truckโlocated in the River’s Place lot near Costcoโwill have its last day Saturday, Sept. 21. The […]
A Grand Opening for 9th Street Village
You may have already checked out the offerings at Bevel Craft Brewing or may have taken a class at DIY Caveโbut this weekend, the folks behind the community at 9th Street Village are opening the doors for a grand opening celebration. Get a tour of Bevel Craft Brewing or the Griffin coworking space, see demos […]
A Japan-Inspired Eatery
It used to be the space housing La Magie Bakery and Cafeโbut now an entirely new concept is moving in. Chomp Chomp, as described on the space’s Instagram page, is a “neighborhood drinking house offering a seasonal menu of Japanese and American comfort food dishes intended to be shared among friends.” Chomp Chomp released a […]

