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Best of the Nest 2021: It’s time to vote!

Vote for your favorite family friendly Central Oregon businesses, now through Feb. 19!

by The Source Staff February 3, 2021August 11, 2025

It’s that time of year again—time to vote for your favorite family friendly businesses in Central Oregon! From food to vets to pediatricians, there’s lots of love to give around! Where’s the best place to eat out with kids? Which preschool is the place to be? Who has the yummiest sweet treats? Vote for all […]

Opinion

And I Think to Myself, What a Wonderful World

If there ever was a time when people in this community could use some good news, it’s now

The Source StaffSeptember 16, 2020November 16, 2023

To say this year has been a difficult one would be the understatement of, well, the 21st Century. Every day, we hear a story of a business struggling to survive, of a parent on the brink, of a family forced to make tough decisions in order to keep a roof over their heads… and now, […]

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Time to Vote in the Best of Central Oregon 2020!

Vote for your fave local businesses in the region’s most beloved readers’ poll!

The Source StaffAugust 20, 2020June 8, 2025

It’s time to vote for your favorite local businesses and services in the Source Weekly’s 2020 Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll! It’s been a tough year—so lets give our favorite local spots some serious love. LINK TO THE SURVEY BELOW—but reading the rules is a good thing to do! The online ballot will open […]

Scout

Scout It Out

Map Your Trip

The Source StaffMay 16, 2018November 1, 2024

Welcome to Bend and beyond! Here’s the Source’s curated map of places honored by our readers in our most recent “Best Of” poll, the spots dubbed “Best” for parents & kids by the readers of our sister publication, Bend Nest parenting magazine, and other spots we recommend. Best of Central Oregon >>> Best of the […]

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Best Lunch – Sunriver

The Source StaffAugust 17, 2016January 5, 2023

BEST LUNCH – SUNRIVER 1st Place | Sunriver Brewing Company 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 4, Sunriver Open Daily: 11 am-11 pm 2nd Place | Cafe Sintra

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Best Microcosm of Bend

The Box Factory

Jared RasicAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Let’s say you have some friends coming through town and they only have an hour to spend before they head out. How do you show your friends the essence of Bend in 60 short minutes? Do you take them downtown? To the east side? Out to the lakes or some super sweet mountain biking trail? […]

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Best Seasonal Beer

1st place | Deschutes Brewery x 3

Russ AxonAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

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

Hayley Jo MurphyAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

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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Best Way to Ruin Your Workout

Follow this guide to total gluttony, Central Oregon style

Dana BartusAugust 10, 2016June 2, 2025

Imagine you just finished the best workout of your life. Maybe you broke a personal record; maybe it was your best friend’s record. Doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are past the point of caring about fitness goals and are ready to indulge in everything your personal trainer would shun you for wanting. Then […]

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Best Vegetarian

1st place | Laughing Planet

Dana BartusAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Most menus in Bend provide ample options for vegetarians on the hunt for a meatless meal – so in that way, the best vegetarian category has some meaty competition. Still, it’s Laughing Planet that came out, well, laughing. Their well-designed menu makes it easy to decipher which plates are veg-friendly. Meat is by no means […]

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