There are a lot of happy hour options in Bend, let alone all of Central Oregon. In fact, there are a ton of options just in downtown to choose from, and it’s a choice that never gets easier as we get new restaurants what seems like every week. On the list of most underrated restaurants […]
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Happy Hour, Outdoors
Happy hour hotspots in Bend where you can watch the world go by
With Bend being an outdoor-centric town, this year’s Happy Hour Guide had to feature spots that highlight outdoor seating, where people can unwind with a refreshing drink or meal. Who doesn’t love sitting outside with a cold IPA or cocktail after an adventure or a long workday in Central Oregon? When I heard about the […]
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Cheers to These Winners
Drinks from our annual 2024 Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll
Best Bar 1st: San Simón 2nd: Flamingo Room Best Bloody Mary 1st: The Victorian Café 2nd: Washington Dining & Cocktails Best Brewery 1st: Deschutes Brewery 2nd: Crux Fermentation Project Best CBD Beverage 1st: Ablis CBD 2nd: Boneyard Elixir Best Cider 1st: Avid Cider Company 2nd: Bend Cider Co. Best Dark Beer 1st: Deschutes Brewery – […]
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Rookie of the Year: Dear Irene
A Rotating Menu Makes This One a Rising Star
BBrooks Alley got an upgrade when Dear Irene opened its doors last July. Before you can get your hands on any of the establishment’s sumptuous drinks or appetizers, you’ll be presented with a stunning array of colors and textures inside the elaborately revamped space. Owners Jonny and Irene Becklund didn’t forget the importance of interior […]
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Food Cart of the Year: Americana
Burger Barons Grill Up a Smashing Success
If you’ve had a burger from the Americana truck, then you know how it goes: Eat an $8 OG Burger for lunch, feel incredibly satisfied by the mix of crispy-yet-not-too-dry beef and melted cheese, plus all the fixins, and by dinner, you’re wondering if it’s appropriate to have a two-burger day. OK, well, technically, you’ve […]
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Rookie Food Cart of the Year: Farmer’s Deli
From Vermont, With Sandwich Love
Next time you’re in Brooks Alley in downtown Bend, don’t overlook the Farmer’s Deli, the silver truck with the chips, drinks and other bodega offerings out front. The Source eating team (aka Jared Rasic) raved about the food truck tucked behind Bar Rio back in January, and we’ve been returning for more elevated grilled cheese, […]
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Restaurant Guide 2024
Looking for Something New? Craving Certain Flavors?
To say that things are changing quickly in the Central Oregon food scene would be an understatement. While the pandemic certainly made things shift in the way of closures, it also brought something else: more newcomers from larger cities, eager to enjoy our region’s sun and fun times, and to bring us new locations with […]
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Restaurant of the Year: Rancher Butcher Chef
Cutting-Edge Steakhouse Carves Old-School Vibe
Rancher Butcher Chef opened its doors in August 2022, and suffice to say it quickly secured its place among the growing excellence of the Bend food scene. With a culinary powerhouse at the helm, and its own “home ranch” that supplies meat for RBC’s butcher counter as well as its dining room, RBC swiftly garnered […]
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Central Oregon Pets 2024
It’s not just the humans who live the good life in Central Oregon! The Pets of the region like to have a good time, too.
For the team at Central Oregon Pets (aka the Source Weekly), it’s our favorite time of the year! Nearly every one of us is a parent to a pet or two, and we love sharing the love—and the stories—of local pets. Inside this edition of Central Oregon Pets, let your heart melt with Richard Sitts’ […]
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2024 Pet Photo Contest!
Meet the winners!
CUTE PETS OF CENTRAL OREGON It is not an understatement to say that running this Cutest Pet photo contest is one of the joys our staff looks forward to all year. This year, Central Oregon Pets launched a new online platform allowing readers to vote for their favorites. We got over 800 entries from over […]