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Asian in the Age of Coronavirus

Coronavirus affects local Asian Americans in more ways than one
Miina McCown

As COVID-19 continues to affect Central Oregon, we’re experiencing a number of growing struggles, including shortages in toilet paper, masks, test kits, Lysol and other supplies.  Also add rice to that list.   Rice is increasingly becoming unavailable in grocery stores all around Central Oregon, and is even sold out on online Asian grocery stores.  Since […]

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Punk Noodle is Back

Chef Ben Phillips is at it again
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Chef Ben Phillips is at it again, bringing his homemade noodles to Bend for just one night only. This time find Punk Noodle at Boneyard Pub, where Phillips works at his day job. The main attraction is the noodles—buckwheat udon, classic ramen, Chinese egg noodles and rice noodles—but diners will get them in multiple flavor […]

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Cajun Meets Asian

Blackened Dragon food cart opens in new location
Angela Moore

Nick Ragazzo is a 33-year-old chef who decided one day that he no longer wanted to work for anyone but himself. A native of the East Coast and well-traveled, Ragazzo wanted to put his own spin on creative cooking. That’s where the Blackened Dragon comes into play. The passionate chef is now the sole owner […]

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