If I had my ‘druthers, I’d never again have to open up a can of Sadness Soup — its $1.49 price tag barely a consolation for the dignity I lose by trotting to the office microwave yet again. Sadness Soup — whether it be Campbell’s, Annie’s Natural or whatever — is what this journalist eats […]
Bend and Central Oregon in general has long been a hotspot for tourists, vacationers and hungry foodies looking for a nice new spot to dine. Things move fast — and over the past year, we’ve tracked the addition of plenty of new places for everything from Israeli food to new food carts. Here’s a look […]
It’s hard to understate the creativity and care that Cari Brown and her husband, the fine artist Christian Brown, put into everything they touch. Between owning and operating the artists’ space, The Workhouse, and now operating the hip, delectable, European-inspired Café des Chutes next door, the Browns infuse artistry into everything they touch. Cari Brown […]
When it comes to dining out, don’t let dinner have all the fun! Our annual Breakfast and Lunch Guide puts a spotlight on the sunnier parts of the day, offering ideas for breakfast sandos before the work day, an alternative to the Sunday-brunch ritual of the Bloody Mary, some ideas for lunch on a budget, […]
There’s a brilliant song from the ’60s called, “Well-Respected Man.” In the song, Dave and Ray Davies, brothers and founders of English rock band The Kinks, harmonize about the delicate pretensions and self-satisfaction of the man who wakes up early. It’s the kind of satirical-social-commentary tune that British super groups were all about, but I […]
When you want to find out what’s good, ask a local. And what better way to find out what locals like than from the Source Weekly’s original, biggest and best readers’ poll?! Below are the winning restaurants, coffee shops and other spots in our annual Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll in 2023. Best Bagel […]
Who doesn’t love brunch? Brunch is extremely versatile, giving people a wide range of options and, not to mention, a great excuse to indulge in a cocktail at noon. When thinking about the go-to brunch cocktail, I’m sure a classic Bloody Mary comes to mind for many. My mom considers it the best hangover cure, […]
Holding a hot, spicy, sweet drink in hand while walking in the chilly weather is a feeling that’s hard to beat when rounding up fall activities. It’s a simple pleasure that we forget about in the spring and summer months. This autumn season is all about drinks with a splash of fall flavor—and not the […]
Superfans of the Source Weekly may remember one issue in the fall of 2016, when we poked a bit of fun at the Pumpkin Spice Latte by superimposing a #PSL “tattoo” on the arm of designer Annelie Kahn for that week’s cover. Since then, it seems that the PSL phenomenon has only gotten more intense. […]
Fall brings a whole slew of seasonal coffees. It’s not just pumpkin spice; coffee nerds have a bunch of fall flavors they bring out for spooky season infusing cinnamon, pecan, caramel apple and more. I, however, am not a coffee nerd — I drink Red Bull most mornings, for Christ’s sake. I’ve never drunk anything […]
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