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Bend Beer (and Cider) Scene Gets a Collective Shakeup

Cascade Lakes, Silver Moon, Crux, GoodLife and Tumalo Cider merge into Oregon Beverage Collective
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To paraphrase the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “The only thing constant in life is change.” Some 2,500 years later, his musings describe the state of beer here in Bend. It’s a city rich in craft brewing culture where Deschutes Brewery is one of the nation’s oldest and largest breweries, but beyond that monolith, everything is in […]

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Reubens, Rye and a Room with a View

Classic deli comfort with Pacific Northwest polish
Avatar photo by Donna Britt

Familiar, but fresh. Big flavors without the fuss. A New York City-style deli through a Pacific Northwest lens. That’s how I would sum up the new Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen in the Old Mill District.  The nostalgic, yet polished Stacks comes from longtime local restauranteurs Steve and Cheri Helt, the duo behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails […]

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Dear Mom Cafe Wins at Third Annual High Desert Food & Farm Alliance SOUPer Bowl Event

Dear Mom Cafe served Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup
by The Source Staff

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance hosted its third annual SOUPer Bowl event on Saturday, February 7. Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize for the second time, this year for their Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup known for its rich, aromatic coconut curry broth. They were selected as the overall winner […]

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Small Kitchen, Big Taste

Gogo’s Bistro specializes in smash burgers, hot sandwiches, salads and sides
by Julie Furnas

No snow in January means another opportunity to eat outside. No offense to good weather but Bend needs snow! This time of year, I’m usually taking my food “to go” back to my warm office or house and eating inside while the snow melts off the roof. Not this year! I’ve eaten outside more this […]

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Sweet on Local

From single origin craft bars to decadent truffles, these Central Oregon chocolatiers make Valentine’s giving easy
Avatar photo by Donna Britt

Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s January gloom and wool socks. The next you are staring down Feb. 14 wondering how to say, “I love you,” without resorting to a drugstore heart box that could have been bought anywhere by anyone at the last minute. This is where […]

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Paint & Sip

Grab your girlfriends for a creative evening
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Sometimes you just want to hang out with your gal pals, sip a beverage of your choice and share a fun activity together. Wine & Paint nights are popping up all over town. It doesn’t matter if you can’t paint, that’s not the point. It’s a monthly event at the Winery at Manzanita in Bend. […]

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Bingo, Bingo and Oh Yeah, Trivia!

Games to play with family and friends just about any night of the week while munching and sipping
by Julie Furnas

Looking for a fun outing with friends that doesn’t involve screen time? How about some bingo?Playing bingo with friends and family combines anticipation and social connection in a way that makes it enjoyable for everyone. The rules of bingo are simple and straightforward. Large groups can relax and socialize while waiting for their numbers to […]

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The Nihilist’s Guide to Drinking in 2026

Last year was a doozy; let’s raise a commiserative toast in the two-six
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

The federal government’s new dietary guidelines arrived earlier this month, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has flipped the food pyramid on its head. Americans need to eat more beef! And mix more cheese, butter and whole milk into everything we eat. Interestingly, though, and enthusiastic drinkers, take heed: The recommendations regarding alcohol are […]

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