Food & Drink

By mid-July, a corner of Bend’s west side near Powder House Ski & Patio is going to look a lot different. Where a narrow lot once sat largely underused, a 7,000-square-foot building has risen — barn wood walls, 40-foot ceilings, a 50-foot belly bar and a rooftop garden perched atop repurposed shipping containers. Welcome to […]

Every morning, a warm and inviting aroma comes from the center of the Village in Sunriver, where Hot Lava Bakery is serving up delicious pastries, coffee drinks and blended smoothies to locals and tourists. Along with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, Hot Lava Bakery makes custom cakes and cupcakes for events and special occasions. […]

I know it can be one of the most basic things in the world to talk about geography, but bear with me for a second because I’m trying to paint a picture and you must consider the scenery. If you’ve ever driven north on Highway 97 between Bend and Madras, you know the dramatic shift […]

Smoothies bursting with flavor. Craft wraps and sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients. Fresh pressed juices. For 27 years, Mother’s Juice Cafe has served the Bend public. The Source sat down with Renee Raymond, executive chef and new owner of the Bend staple to learn about the best menu items, recent changes to the business, […]

There are restaurant openings, and then there are restaurant openings that feel like the beginning of something special. Rosemary and Fox, the new chef-owned restaurant in the former Jackalope Grill space in downtown Bend, falls firmly into the latter category. While many longtime locals will recognize the building, they may hardly recognize the interior. The […]

When the bright, beautiful Central Oregon sun finally burns off the High Desert-ified frosted chill, I have a ritual that reawakens the warmth in my bones and sheds off my Seasonal Affective Disorder like so many discarded layers of North Face. I find a patio in Bend, bring a book and either drink coffee or […]

The former Sweetheart Donuts building on Southeast Third Street has undergone quite a transformation. These days, instead of maple bars and bear claws, the little storefront is serving steaming bowls of ramen, colorful bento boxes, fresh sushi and a menu packed with Japanese comfort food.  PAN Japanese Kitchen, opened a few months ago by the […]

MidCity SmashedBurger is permanently closed in Bend. Owner Mike Aldridge posted on Facebook that the food truck is moving to Troutdale. The burger joint had been located at Waypoint Hotel and there had been talk about it moving to the new food cart lot, Base Camp, opening at Powder House sometime this summer. In an […]

Now is the time. It’s strawberry season in Oregon which means it’s time to race down to the nearest farmers market, produce stand or grocery store and grab a pint or three of these sweet, sweet berries. Eating them fresh is a true treat and I like this simple shortcake recipe because it highlights the […]