CHOW is known for its griddle pancakes, breakfast cocktails and personalized benedicts. But the most impressive and tastiest dish on the menu may just be the Eggs Ala Caesar. I use the word “benedict” in the loosest of terms, as poached eggs and hollandaise are the only common denominators amongst the two dishes. It starts […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: Drake
The John Denver
So, you’re looking over the menu at brunch. You spot a few classics like chicken and waffles, a hearty breakfast sandwich, a savory egg skillet—but then you see it: The John Denver. All of your go-tos seem to drift out of mind as you read about this Denver omelette and eggs Benedict hybrid at Drake. […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: The Victorian Cafe
Pacific Crab Benedict
This meal is absolutely off the charts. Featuring Dungeness and Pacific red crab, asparagus, red bell peppers, avocado and a delicious hollandaise sauce—I kid you not when I say it felt like I was in flavor heaven. To start, the crab that’s cooked in tastes so fresh. It’s finely shredded so you’re able to pile […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: A Basic Steamed Egg
Shelling that quick breakfast as quick as possible with the Instant Pot
Around the office, I’m known as the “egg eater,” found every day around 10 am, shelling a hard-boiled egg in the workplace kitchen. It’s a handy go-to breakfast for busy office workers, students on the go or hard-grinding outdoors enthusiasts alike—easy to make, easy to store and packed with goodness. But if you have access […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: Mother’s
Look No Further: It’s a meal for all time
The “Perfectly Sunny” at Mother’s in Bend has everything you could ever need or want for any meal ever again. A hash of sweet potatoes, kale, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, avocado, micro-greens and a cilantro-mint pesto topped with two organic sunny-side up eggs. It’s a hearty but not heavy dish that will sustain you forever. […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: A Broken Angel
The Big Country
For those folks who are vegan and find themselves on the hunt for a tasty egg substitute—look no further. Dubbed “The Big Country” at Broken Angel food cart, the meal itself showcases biscuits and wild mushroom gravy combined with a super-delicious vegan house scramble, along with some peppers, onions and zucchini (I added avocado to […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: The Lemon Tree
Put an Egg on It
When it comes to leftovers, almost anything is better with a fried egg popped on top. Last night’s steak? Chop it up and add that fried egg. Beans and a tortilla? Get a huevo on it. At The Lemon Tree—our Rookie of the Year in 2019’s Source Restaurant Guide—the egg is already an integral part […]
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Fall Style
Lost & Found: Guest curator Euijin Gray teams up with Chris-T Hodgen of DimePieces, mobile vintage modern pop-up shop, to curate looks for Fall
For this style issue, we asked Chris-T Hodgen of DimePieces, mobile vintage modern pop-up shop, to curate looks for Fall. Enjoy some ‘inspo’ captured by Austin Montreil Leonard. style by Chris-T Hodgen @dimepieces.shop photography | Austin Montreil Leonard @theburrrprint models | Chris-T Hodgen & Shaun Juan graphic design/guest curation | euijin gray How would you […]
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Do Post-Race Beers Slow Us Down?
When it comes to beer and sport, a look at how much is too much
Bend is home to people who love outdoorsy endurance sports as much as they do beer. It’s not uncommon to see competitive runners or cyclists, for example, celebrating hard races or workouts with beers. Some drinking athletes believe you can burn off whatever crap you throw in the furnace, so long as it burns hot […]
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Homebrewing 101
Experienced brewers share tips for those just starting out
Through the lobby to the left and up an ancillary staircase at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community, there’s a small meeting room. During daylight hours the space may host bridge games and social hours for the people who live there, but on the third Wednesday of every month, it typically plays host to 20 to 40 […]
