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 Microcosm of Bend
The Box Factory
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
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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Best Way to Ruin Your Workout
Follow this guide to total gluttony, Central Oregon style
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
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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Best Gift Store
1st place | ju-bee-lee
For a small space, ju-bee-lee is a big store—not necessarily in size, but in variety, quality and heart. The little shop opened up in April of 2013 and has quickly established itself as a favorite around town. However you came to hear about it, you’re sure to find something to fawn over inside. When you […]
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Best Bartender
Best Bartender 1st Place | CJ Hitchcock, M&J Tavern 102 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend Mon-Sun: 11:00 am – 1:30 am 2nd Place | Buck Bales, D&D Bar & Grill
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Best Mexican
1st place | El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
This year’s Best Mexican is an ace up the sleeve, for sure. If you don’t know El Rancho Grande, you should. It’s in the Cascade Village Shopping Center across from the water fountain. You can’t miss it because there’s a giant bucking bull out front. That’s Diablo, their mascot. The dining room is lined with […]
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Best Home Decor
1st place | Lark Mountain Modern
Lark: n. A merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade. That description was the inspiration behind owner Karen Letourneau and general manager Jessica Pollard’s decision to open a companion shop to their popular Lone Crow Bungalow store. Mimicking the carefree adventure that Bend embodies, Lark opened less than a year ago with the goal of offering home […]