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Eggs 8 Ways: CHOW

Eggs Ala Caesar
Nancy Patterson

CHOW is known for its griddle pancakes, breakfast cocktails and personalized benedicts. But the most impressive and tastiest dish on the menu may just be the Eggs Ala Caesar. I use the word “benedict” in the loosest of terms, as poached eggs and hollandaise are the only common denominators amongst the two dishes. It starts […]

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Best Bloody Mary

The Victorian Cafe
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

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 Cafรฉ is one of those local staples that it’s hard to imagine the Bend brunch scene without, and luckily, […]

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Best Breakfast

McKay Cottage
Hilary Corrigan

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 […]

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Moms on Kid-Friendly Dining

Clutch spots to eat and play with kiddos, either on Mother’s Day or otherwise
Lisa Sipe

Even if you don’t have kids, you’ve probably dined with a munchkin who had a meltdown or couldn’t find anything they wanted to eat. Sometimes that kid was just having a bad day. Other times though, the restaurant didn’t meet their needs. We asked local moms where they take their kiddos to eat and what’s […]

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East Side food truck lot open and poppin’

There’s more beer and food than you can shake a stick at
Lisa Sipe

On Tap, Bend’s newest food truck lot, is open and already busy. Six different carts line the sidewalk: Barrio, Curbbq, EMW Fusion, Himalayan Bites, The Rogue Chef and Phillystyle. Outdoor seating includes a grassy lawn, a covered patio and a bar. As you would expect in Bend, the spot also has 30 tap handles, plus […]

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Is Chocolate Stuck in the ’90s?

Bean to bar with Seahorse Chocolate
Lisa Sipe

Remember the days when most coffees tasted the same? Back then, we didn’t discuss acidity or fruity flavor profiles. The blonde roast didn’t exist. It wasn’t until the late ’90s that artisan coffees emerged. Back then, R.C. Gartrell was roasting for Stumptown Coffee Roasters when, believe it or not, you couldn’t find good coffee in […]

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