A sign on the front door of Oregrown declares that “the end of cannabis prohibition has finally arrived!” Long-time best friends and co-owners, Hunter Neubauer and Aviv Hadar, opened their medical dispensary in January, and Hadar is proud to say they “have been open every day since.” Starting as an agricultural business five years ago, […]
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Best Bar in Redmond
Red Martini Wine Bar and Grill
Prepare to be wowed as you step onto the red carpet of this cozy, swanky joint. With a feel of something out of the roaring ’20s, Red Martini features a red velvet interior, signature cocktails, and outstanding creative edibles, as well as a professional wait staff. All in historic downtown Redmond, which is emerging as […]
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Best Fundraiser
Tuxes and Tails—Humane Society of Central Oregon
“We wanted the people who attended to have a good time and meet new friends,” says Humane Society of Central Oregon Community Outreach Manager Lynne Ouchida. “All of the attendees were like-minded in their shared passion for animals because they have all been touched by them. You can’t put into words the human-animal bond.” In […]
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Best Salad
Jackson’s Corner
Jackson’s Corner is simultaneously modern, yet revives that classic neighborhood market—a winning combination as dynamic as the mix of ingredients that make up their award-winning salads. “I am totally in love with the way Jackson’s is using organic produce and various proteins,” says Executive Chef Lindsay Duffy, who started at Jackson’s Corner as a line […]
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Best Hair Salon
Tangerine Hair Salon
Seeing the world through tangerine-colored glasses, the people of Bend have once again given the title of Best Hair Salon to the hip corner salon, Tangerine. Located downtown in the Oxford Hotel building, Tangerine had previously won Best Salon four years in a row and now has regained the title from last year’s winner, Blue […]
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Best Cheap Eats in Sisters
Sno Cap Drive-In
This old-school burger and shake shop is a must-stop for summer travelers and is worth its own quick trip for Central Oregonians.
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2015 Best Of Central Oregon
As voted by Source Weekly readers
Central Oregon has a particular manner of evolving: It likes its classics—like, Phil’s Trail and breakfast at McKay Cottage (this year’s winner of Best Breakfast, for the sixth year in a row). But it also accepts newcomers, and quickly embraces and absorbs them. Like, consider that Phil’s Trail is only about a decade old and […]
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Best Steak
Brickhouse Steak and Seafood
No matter how you like your steak, Brickhouse Steak and Seafood is where Central Oregonians prefer to eat it.
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Best Dinner in Sunriver
Sunriver Brewing Company
Whether Sunriver is your destination or you’re just passing through, chances are good you’re making a stop at Sunriver Brewing. How do we know? This year, the budding brewery claims the lunch, dinner, and bar categories. Though it only started production in January 2014, the brewery is already expanding, doubling its capacity to 5,000 barrels […]
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Best Band
Corner Gospel Explosion
The sound is familiar, yet entirely new: For the past three years, Wilderness has been at the forefront of Bend’s local music scene with an alt-country noise-pop that wildly merges slamming drumbeats and soaring guitar riffs. But in January, drummer Bradley David Parsons stepped forward, along with Wilderness bass player Nick Graham and his brother […]
