The secret behind an award-winning beverage? Simple: “We make the kind of beer we like to drink,” says Dana Henion, co-founder and brewer at Van Henion Brewing. Indeed, Van Henion’s golden Helles Lager is crisp, drinkable and — as the votes will attest — very tasty. Helles translates to “bright” or “light” in German, and […]
Best Light Beer
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Best Bloody Mary
John Nolan loves to entertain. That much was clear when the Victorian Café owner/executive chef, took part in our photo shoot for Best Bloody Mary — an award that Nolan’s brunch destination has won, what, nearly 20 times in a row? Chatting with Source reporters, Nolan insisted that no conversation about Bloody Marys was appropriate […]
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Ukelele Master
When you think of the blues, the last instrument you expect to be part of the genre is the ukulele. That is unless it’s uke master Jake Shimabukuro who is wielding this device that’s far more connected with the sounds of native Hawaiian music or vaudeville. Having taken the uke into the realms of classical […]
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Sundays on the Green
For 17 years, the funky gift shop The Cosmic Depot, on NE Clay Avenue in Bend, has been quietly collecting and donating food to NeighborImpact once a week on Sundays during the summer months. To encourage public participation, the owner of The Cosmic Depot has partnered with esoteric practitioners who volunteer their time to provide […]
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At a Crossroads for Care
“K,” a local resident, shares something in common with one in four Oregonians: they are among those who have a mental health condition. They’re also currently homeless and residing at the Lighthouse Navigation Center. Under Oregon’s existing system, these circumstances make them more likely to end up in jail than in treatment. This year, state […]
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Bend Comedy Festival
Twenty-six comics in three days. That’s a lotta laughs. Spanning about eight venues during the Aug. 29-31 weekend, the Bend Comedy Festival is the brainchild of local comedian Skylar King, who flexed her organizational chops last year by putting on four comedy nights in Bend. By scaling to the festival format, King, 26, felt ready […]
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Best Gluten-Free Menu
Blissful Spoon’s owners Miki and Kamal Bekkari are excited about their win for “Best Gluten-Free Menu” this year. “We’d like to thank our community from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to vote for us as the best gluten-free menu in Central Oregon,” the couple said. Located in downtown Bend, Blissful Spoon […]
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Cardiovascular Health
In last month’s issue of The Medicine Cabinet Within, I described that the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease and the underlying chronic illnesses that can contribute. Also discussed were the primary physiological issues that are the focus of heart disease treatment and prevention. In this second article on the […]
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Best Japanese
The team behind Yokocho Izakaya had a clear vision when they opened their spot on Northeast Division in November last year. “We wanted to build the food scene in Bend,” said Kwan Singhakham, co-owner of Yokocho Izakaya. “Most people, if they think about Japanese food, they’re gonna think about a sushi place. But actually, I […]
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Standout Summertime Cookbooks
Summer is a strange time for cooking. On one hand, the season gives you the juiciest peaches, the brightest tomatoes and sweet corn that is practically candy. On the other hand, who really wants to be stuck inside fussing over a complicated recipe while the sun is shining and the lake is calling? The good […]