A new type of cafe in Bend is aimed at families with young children. The Play Theory Cafe is filled with activities for kids to explore, learn and socialize while parents and caregivers enjoy food and drinks from the cafe. The 4,000-square-foot space is located on NE Third Street in Bend next to Bootbarn. It’s an […]
The newly revamped and relocated Dogwood at the Pine Shed just opened its doors in February, offering tasty cocktails and a wide variety of tasty food options for any palate. The carefully curated food carts include Mexican, Vietnamese and Dominican cuisines, along with unique sandwiches, pizza, wings and crepes. With warmer weather ahead, the tasty […]
Central Oregon Locavore is serving up a BBQ and hoedown! It’s the first time the local nonprofit has done a fundraiser like this. The event will be at Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole in Bend on May 24. Hattie’s BBQ will provide locally sourced pork from Well Rooted Farms. The meat will be smoked slowly overnight. […]
There’s a moment — right as you break one open — when time stops. Warm chocolate oozes from the center like lava. The golden edges crackle. The aroma of brown butter and vanilla fills the air like a spell and suddenly… nothing else matters. That’s the power of these sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies. And […]
There’s something magical about summer on the patio, bare feet, golden light, and a cold drink in hand. And when the fridge is full of ripe market fruits, it’s the perfect time to get playful with your drinks. Let’s talk shrubs—but not the kind that grow in your yard. The shrubs I’m talking about are […]
A frittata is an easy, one-skillet egg dish. Think of it as a crustless quiche. I know, I know the “price of eggs” but still, a dozen eggs costs less than a whole chicken or a pound of ribeye. Plus a frittata can be made with just about any leftovers you have on hand. It’s delicious […]
Boss Rambler announced on April 22 that this will be its last summer operating The Beer Club on Galveston Avenue. In anticipation of a planned Galveston road project, and as the company shifts toward growing its Stokes Cold Ones brand, Boss Rambler made the decision to close its west side beer club, according to owner, […]
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mom, but if you’re not inclined to serve her breakfast in bed, then perhaps taking her out to brunch is just the thing! Several restaurants in Central Oregon are serving up a special feast. There are also some fun events to round out the day. Mother’s Day Buffet […]
Looking for a new place to get out of your restaurant rut? Want a review of what’s on offer at that place you have yet to try? The Source’s annual Restaurant Guide is here for you. Inside our 2025 Restaurant Guide, peruse the listings of the restaurants and food trucks serving up tasty bites for […]
Maybe it’s like a rocket ship landing in a placid Cascades lake — or perhaps more appropriately, like a clatter of hooves in a mud puddle, but it’s hard to overstate the gusto with which Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge splashed down on Bend this year. With a massive bar and dining room — done to […]
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