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Bos Taurus is making me have steak dreams

Yes it’s expensive, but it’s also worth every penny, or hundo

Yes, I know itโ€™s expensive. Like, expensive A.F. But, if you love steak, and I mean REALLY love steak, Bos Taurus is worth unloading a few Benjamins from your wallet. And itโ€™s not just the steakโ€”although just typing this blog is making my mouth waterโ€”itโ€™s all the food. Take, for instance, the oystersโ€”topped with the […]

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Best Bend Exclusive

Sourdough Scones with Honey Butter from Pine Tavern

Every deck of cards looks similar, for the most part, with diamonds and 2’s and Kings with swords. But what differentiates decks is the Ace of Spades, that one card with a unique design unlike any other card. Towns are like card decks, in that there are a lot of similar landmarks and shops and […]

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Best Burger

1st place | Bend Burger Company

Who is the king of burgers in Bend? You guessed it: Bend Burger Company. What makes them the best? Quality and consistency. Don’t be fooled by the fact that they have two locations (downtown and the North end of Third Street): the locally-owned and operated burger joint is not a chain. It’s not fast food, […]

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Best Brewer

1st place | Veronica Vega

Deschutes Brewery is typically regarded as the best craft beer in Bend, with its brewmasters regarded as kings of their profession. Now a queen has come along to add to the brewery’s winning formula. Brewmaster Veronica Vega of Deschutes Brewery has brought her creativity, experience and passion to Bend’s beer scene to become the Source's […]

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Best Seasonal Beer

1st place | Deschutes Brewery x 3

One beer is a good start and a pair is even better — but everyone knows that three of a kind is the way to go. Deschutes Brewery is holding that winning hand with its seasonal offerings: Red Chair NWPA, Jubelale and Twilight Summer Ale. Packing a variety of malts with a small punch of […]

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Best Worst Answers

Best Of survey answers that just missed the mark

We asked you to tell us about your favorite restaurant, the best of shopping and the number ones in service. Most of you answered in a way that actually made sense, and for that, some of our great local businesses came out victorious. Then again, some answers left us scratching our heads, laughing out loud […]

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