The best part of a winter day? Coming back inside, peeling off those frozen mittens and wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of something delicious. Whether you’ve been sledding, skiing or just braving the driveway like a shoveling champ, these winter warmers will thaw you out in no time. From spiked sippers to cozy, […]
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World-Renowned Ken’s Artisan Pizza Opens in Bend This Month
The award-winning, Neapolitan-style pizzeria is ready to serve its famed wood-fired pies in
Central Oregon starting Feb. 20
One of the world’s best pizzerias is opening in Bend. Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a beloved Portland institution known for its Neapolitan-style pies, will open its doors on Thursday, Feb. 20 in downtown Bend’s historic Downing Building, which has been renovated from the former Seven nightclub space. The opening marks the end of a two-year journey […]
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Papillon Brings a Taste of Morocco to Downtown Bend
On select evenings, Blissful Spoon transforms into an intimate, Moroccan-inspired dining experience with shareable dishes and craft cocktails
From Thursday to Saturday evening, Blissful Spoon, a gluten-free, European bistro in downtown Bend, transforms into Papillon — a cozy, Moroccan-inspired dining experience. By day, Blissful Spoon serves European-inspired brunch, but come evening, it shifts into Papillon, with an inviting ambiance and a menu celebrating the flavors of Morocco. With soft lighting, decorative panels and […]
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Romantic and Delicious
A few ideas for foodies on Valentine’s Day
Bend is a pretty romantic town most of the time. I don’t just mean our cute cafes, bars and private little nooks dotted throughout the city limits, but we’re also surrounded by some of the most beautiful lakes, mountains, trails and waterfalls on the planet. But, as a very dedicated food writer who eats out […]
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Every Central Oregon Brewery Will Be at Drake Park This Memorial Day Weekend
Thanks to the inaugural Bend Brews & Beyond, beer, cider and N/A options will abound on May 24 and 25
When Brian Yaeger published “Oregon Breweries” a decade ago, he documented 190 breweries and brewpubs from sea to high desert. Today, we’re closer to 300 in the Beaver State, he says. Yet, the massive brew fests of the aughts and twenty-tens have gone the way of the dodo, including Portland’s waterfront Oregon Brewers Festival and […]
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Bend’s First Dominican Food Cart Delivers Savory Flavors and Warm Hospitality
Robert and Trisha De Los Santos bring authentic Dominican cuisine and vibrant culture to Central Oregon
Robert and Trisha De Los Santos, a husband-and-wife duo who met in the Dominican Republic, are bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Bend with their new venture, The Dominican Food Cart. As the city’s first eatery dedicated to Dominican cuisine, the couple aims to share their passion for food, community and connection — one […]
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Catch Up with Buck Bales at D&D Bar & Grill
Buck Bales, voted Best Bartender in Bend, talks industry growth, popular cocktails and bar recommendations
Buck Bales at D&D Bar & Grill was voted Best Bartender in the Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll in 2024. Bales, who has been at D&D since 2010, has worked in several local spots over the years, including Cascade West and JC’s, to name a few. The Source Weekly caught up with […]
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A Journey to Cheesecake
After operating on and off for years, Little Slice of Hell is an established hit at two Central Oregon food carts
While cheesecake may seem like an unconventional product for a food cart, local business Little Slice of Hell strikes just the right balance of originality and quality. After years of wanting to offer joy through endless flavors of cheesecakes, Julie Higgins, the owner of Little Slice of Hell, is thrilled about her position within the […]
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M’s Bakery Takes Old Mill District by Storm
You no longer have to wait for farmers market season to get these delicious breads and pastries
The walls of the Old Mill District’s new brick and mortar are having a hard time containing the customers flocking in for fresh bread, pastries and coffee. After only two weeks since its soft opening, M’s Bakery has a consistent line out the door, and the smell of sourdough wafts through the beautiful, tall archways […]
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Domaine Serene Closes Doors in Downtown
The Oregon winery will shift its Bend location from brick and mortar to pop-ups and exclusive member events
After three years serving the Bend community, Domaine Serene closed the doors to its downtown wine lounge on Jan. 3. “This decision was not made lightly, and we are profoundly grateful to the members, guests and staff who have made this location a special place in the community,” said Danielle Holbrook from the winery’s marketing […]
