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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 Place to Watch People Play Pokémon GO

Mikayla LewisAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

On July 6, people went on long walks and got in touch with their geeky sides while Nintendo’s stock went sky-high. Maybe you downloaded Pokémon Go the moment it launched, or maybe you scoffed as your co-workers boasted about where they “almost caught a Dragonite.” If you’re the latter type, you might be on the […]

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2016 Best Of Central Oregon

As voted by Source Weekly readers

The Source StaffAugust 10, 2016February 4, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Welcome to the Source Weekly’s annual Best Of Central Oregon issue. This is not only the biggest paper we print all year, it is the most anticipated by local businesses and residents. That puts a lot of pressure on our staff to make sure we do the best possible […]

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Best Young Athlete

Ryder Uetrecht

Dana BartusAugust 10, 2016April 29, 2025

At first glance, Ryder Uetrecht might seem like a typical kid who loves to ride bikes, but he’s far from the average high school freshman. In the past two years he’s placed 3rd and 10th in the USA Cycling National MTB Championship and 5th in the Cyclocross Nationals. He began riding with the Bend Endurance […]

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Best Gluten Free

1st place | Fearless Baking Bakery & Cafe

M.W. HillAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

When it comes to getting the best gluten free (GF) items for breakfast and lunch, place your bets on Fearless Baking Bakery & Café, where they’ve been serving it up since 2013. Founder and owner Elise Kukulka always directs people toward the GF Rosemary English Muffins, which she makes into breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches […]

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Best Bend Exclusive

Sourdough Scones with Honey Butter from Pine Tavern

Russ AxonAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

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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