Special Issues & Guides
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Making Pour Decisions

Wine importer Kirk Ermisch of Elixir Wine Group calls from Europe to talk the origins of his wineries and keeping up in the evolving world of wine
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I believe it was Ernest Hemingway who said that wine is one of the most civilized things in the world. From the vineyard grounds where grape varieties grow to the cascading effects of barrel aging, millions of wineries keep a watchful eye on the entire lee-filled process to ensure that each Cabernet, Pinot and Riesling delivers […]

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A Spirited Library

Mixology books to add to your home bar this year
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Introducing the craft of mixology in your home bar is exciting – and even better when paired with a good book. Thankfully there is an abundance of captivating mixology books, aka tomes of tipples, that have graced the shelves for us libation enthusiasts. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way through a spectrum […]

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Stories from Central Oregon Gives

In honor of this week’s Give Guide, the Source team spent some time exploring the stories of a few local nonprofits
by The Source Staff

The Source Weekly’s Central Oregon Gives campaign is now live! Here are a few stories from our newsroom staff, about some of the nonprofits taking part in the campaign. Support for Students Who Learn Differently: Samara Learning Center offers support for students experiencing challenges in learning Helping Houseless Animals, and People, Too: Companion Animal Medical […]

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New Flavors, New Locations

What you might have missed in Bend’s breakfast and lunch dining scene this year
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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 […]

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The Art of the Pastry

A conversation with Cari Brown of Café des Chutes
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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 […]

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My Kingdom for a Sandwich

A search for the tastiest breakfast bites around
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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 […]

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Best of Breakfast and Lunch

Eat early, eat often at these winning places in Central Oregon’s biggest reader’s poll
by The Source Staff

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 […]

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