The annual India pale ale collaboration between Astoria’s Fort George Brewery and two other craft outfits, 3-Way IPA, brings an annual introduction to other regional beer talents. This has included Seattle’s Georgetown, pFriem from Hood River and Block 15 Brewing based in Corvallis. The 2016 version, due out this summer, is the work of Fort […]
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A Foodie Crawl Post-Mortem
Eat, drink, repeat
The 2016 Foodie Crawl, an annual benefit for Bend's Community Center, was upon us again. The crawl itself went from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, through most of the downtown eateries. Being the professionals that we are, the Source sent us to investigate. 4 p.m. We got started late, not thinking we would need […]
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A Tribute to the Ale Master
The story behind Boneyard’s old copper kettle
Much like a dog biting a man, Boneyard making a new India pale ale isn’t exactly news. That’s what it’s known for, after all. But The Ale Master IPA, available now at its taproom and a few other places in its distribution range, was literally steeped in history—a copper brew kettle that helped pave the […]
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Cajun Meets Asian
Blackened Dragon food cart opens in new location
Nick Ragazzo is a 33-year-old chef who decided one day that he no longer wanted to work for anyone but himself. A native of the East Coast and well-traveled, Ragazzo wanted to put his own spin on creative cooking. That’s where the Blackened Dragon comes into play. The passionate chef is now the sole owner […]
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Food Cart Round Up
The Facebook Four
Options on where to eat in Bend are not scarce. Restaurants, pubs, cafes and food carts are in abundance in this food-loving town. Food carts, in particular are one popular way to get some grub on the go, but which ones are worthy? Recently, the Source asked its Facebook readers where some of the best […]
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The Sun, a Dog and a Cold One
Where to drink outdoors now that the heat’s back on
The signs of the warm part of the season are just starting to come into focus: Blossoming trees, tightrope walkers in Drake Park, a precipitous rise in out-of-state license plates, and, of course, back patios region-wide filled with people, barbecue, and drinks. Crux Fermentation Project has undoubtedly led the brigade with the refurbishments it’s done […]
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Lunch Break on Bond
J.Dub opens its doors just in time for spring
A new eatery has opened up on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Owner Jon Weber (J.W., hence, J. Dub) is better known around town for his friendly bar skills and charming smile, having spent 17 years at the Pine Tavern and six years at 10 Barrel. It is safe to say that Weber has created […]
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Staying Humm-ble
Success in the heart of Bend
The fame and popularity of Humm Kombucha is not at all a secret here in Bend. Due to this health conscious and taste-loving town, the popularity of Humm grew here first, right where it was founded. Humm recently announced that it would be expanding beyond its 5,000-square-foot facility, moving into a new location that will […]
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New Season, New Brews
The days are getting longer. The temps are warming up (sort of). The scent of budding life is in the air, assuming it can make it through the snowflakes. Spring is officially here—and thanks to friendly local distributors like Bigfoot and Point Blank, it’s accompanied by an early harvest of new beer for Central Oregon. […]
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The Brown Owl’s New Pub & Restaurant
The who’s who of food opens a venue near downtown
What was once a beloved and insanely popular food cart has now found a permanent perch in the Old Mill Market Place, home to many new shops opening this spring. The Brown Owl is expected to open in mid-April. Owner and operator of The Brown Owl, Lisandro Ramon is eagerly awaiting the birth of his […]
