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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
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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
by Skylor Young

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
by Skylor Young

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 […]

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The Tin Pig on the Move

The local fave for fried chicken sets up shop at Ponch’s Place and plans to introduce breakfast
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From 2021’s Food Cart of the Year in our Restaurant Guide to a repeat offender as Best Fried Chicken in Central Oregon, as voted on by Source readers from 2021 through 2024, The Tin Pig has been making mouths water with its down-home Southern cooking and comfort food — hush puppies, fried pickles, pork rinds, […]

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Third Rock Roastery’s Got the Coffee World in Bend’s Hands

One of Bend’s oldest coffee roasters aims to surface from the underground
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Bend has a pretty good number of coffee roasters per capita, but whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well; and whatever is being done well, it’s worth having a lot of it. So, the number of roasters ’round here indicates how much we, collectively, love coffee. But most of the caffeine fiends […]

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Coffee with a Kick: Boozy Brews in Bend

Indulge in the perfect blend of caffeine and spirits at these local favorites
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In Bend, a city known for its craft drinks and laid-back atmosphere, boozy coffee creations are a natural fit. Whether it’s warming up with a classic Irish coffee on a chilly day or savoring a sweet, boozy espresso martini at brunch, these caffeinated concoctions are the perfect blend of indulgence and energy. From nutty espresso […]

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Buzz-Free, But Never Boring

Creative ways to nail Dry January in style
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Ah, Dry January. That magical time of year when we swap champagne toasts for sparkling water and learn that, yes, we can survive socializing without a cocktail in hand. But just because you’re taking a break from booze doesn’t mean you have to settle for boring drinks (or give up your fancy glassware). In fact, […]

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Sip on Style: Bend’s Mocktail Scene Offers Refreshing Alternatives

From zero-proof sours to alcohol-free bubbly, Bend’s bars are raising the bar on mocktails
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Mocktails are having a moment. As more people embrace health-conscious choices and inclusive social options, zero-proof beverages are becoming stars of the culinary world. In a town like Bend — famed for its craft beer and cocktail culture — the rise of creative, alcohol-free drinks proves that the art of mixology doesn’t require spirits to […]

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Crave Bend: A Resolution-Friendly, Artisan Kitchen

Bowls, tacos, margaritas and mocktails for fresh seekers
by Skylor Young

Most of the time, New Year’s resolutions calling for healthier food and drink consumption require us to give up what we love and replace it with… well, the rest of this sentence is usually the reason why we give up on resolutions. It’s difficult to find alternatives that satisfyingly fill in the gaps where greasy, […]

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Italian Authenticity

Mundrelli’s Brings Italy to Bend
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There’s something special about finding a new food cart that’s so good that it changes what you thought was possible coming out of such a small kitchen. Places like Cotto, Manzanita Grill, Sopa, Wonderland Chicken Co. and a few others have genuinely elevated what we picture when we imagine food truck cuisine. And Mundrelli’s Italian […]

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