Food & Drink

As frost coats the windows and the scent of pine fills the air, nothing feels more comforting than wrapping your hands around a steaming cup of coffee. Bend’s coffee shops have fully embraced the holiday spirit, trading their pumpkin spice staples for festive flavors like peppermint, eggnog and sugar cookie sweetness. From classic indulgences to […]

Dogwood, a much-loved Bend hotspot known for its whimsical charm and craft cocktails, is embarking on an exciting new journey. Owners Doug and Phoebe Pedersen are relocating the venue to the historic Pine Shed at Second and Hawthorne Avenue, where a vibrant courtyard will feature six to seven carefully curated food trucks. Now known as […]

Both feasts and fast meals have their place during the holiday season. Here are a few of my go-tos including a fancy dinner dish, the easiest app ever and a festive drink. Heirloom Tomato Turkey Piccata Stack The definition of piccata in cooking is thin slices of meat, typically veal or chicken, that are dredged […]

Neighbor Rotisserie, the restaurant on Newport Avenue that opened in May and quickly earned the “Best New Restaurant” designation by the readers of the Source Weekly, has made some changes to its menu. While there’s still a focus on the rotisserie items that gave the space its name, the new menu includes a bowl and […]

Two new restaurant concepts at Juniper Preserve, the resort at the Pronghorn Golf Club, are offering a reason for a locals’ staycation. Juniper Preserve introduced Iris and Blue Bar, its newest restaurant and lounge, in September. The culinary offerings, the vision of Chef Ryan Eisert, incorporate ingredients from local farmers and purveyors and include a […]