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It’s deceiving. The small dish doesn’t take up much space on a plate, but don’t let it fool you. The thick slab of toasted house pullman bread made at the in-house bakery. The filling, smashed avocado with lemon juice and chile lime salt. A little olive oil. Those sweet late-summer heirloom tomatoes sliced on top […]
When it comes to leftovers, almost anything is better with a fried egg popped on top. Last night’s steak? Chop it up and add that fried egg. Beans and a tortilla? Get a huevo on it. At The Lemon Tree—our Rookie of the Year in 2019’s Source Restaurant Guide—the egg is already an integral part […]
Every year more of Bend’s classic eateries close their doors. For every chain like McGrath’s or Applebee’s that shut down, there’s a local staple like Cheerleaders or Palmer’s that quietly says goodbye, as well. The Victorian Café is one of those local staples that it’s hard to imagine the Bend brunch scene without, and luckily, […]
This year marks McKay Cottage’s 10th in a row winning the best breakfast award and owner Pam Morgan credits her workers. “It just comes down to really having a great staff,” Morgan said. Morgan noted employees who have remained with the restaurant for several years, both in the kitchen and in the front of the […]
We all have them—those dishes we dream about, anytime someone mentions sweet, sweet words like “brunch.” Without thinking too hard, what dishes come to mind? A reader recently shared with us that she has a relative who continues to rave about the Caramel Apple French Toast at the Victorian Cafe—even though that relative only ate […]
Like peanut butter and jelly, lazy Sunday mornings just seem to perfectly pair with eggs benedict. A dish to dream about: Since this is a restaurant inspired by Mediterranean and Portuguese foods, it should come as no surprise that the staff recommended the version served with linguica—a Portuguese-style sausage similar to chorizo, but milder—served with […]
I tend to get low-key snobby about my taco and burrito joints. Salsa bar with various salsas of proper heat? Yes. A cooler of Michoacana brand popsicles and Jarritos soda? Holler. A selection of traditional meats including carnitas, lengua and asada, at minimum? Thank you. If you thought you couldn’t get such an authentic selection […]
Don’t know what a pierogi is? It looks like a dumpling, made with egg and flour dough. It’s traditionally filled with potatoes and cheese, poached in water, set to dry, then fried in a cast-iron skillet with butter and topped with sautéed onions and sour cream. A breakfast pierogi uses the same dough, but is […]
Toast at the Victorian Cafe is a new level of sugary decadence.
This gem is a rustic and wholesome addition to their already mouthwatering menu at Foxtail. While the ingredients will vary, this fall, expect organic grains topped with candied sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, kale, purple cauliflower, a dollop of carrot hummus, a souse vide egg and seasonal greens. A dish to dream about: This isn’t just another […]
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