Atlas Cider Co.’s tasting room along Industrial has been open since last July, and by all accounts it’s still a beaut of a place, wide-open and airy and all but demanding a visit. The cider remains excellent, from the sessionable apple released as far south as Nevada to the cinnamon-pair blend that’s wowing people at […]
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Pub in Public
Sunriver Brewing Co. moves into town
The pub formerly known as the Sunriver Brewhouse recently opened up a new location in the Galveston area. This spawn of the Brewhouse, both referred to as the Sunriver Pub and the Galveston Pub, takes all the best of what the mama location has to a more accessible Bend location. On Feb. 18 the new […]
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1,2,3 Pop-Up
Curry-ious cuisine
Anna Witham is the culinary artist and mastermind behind one of Bend’s most-discussed and spontaneous new dinner options. There is a reason for this. Her creations are beautiful, delicious and well-thought out, and with a three-day only window of opportunity, word travels fast. A “pop up” restaurant is basically a temporary eatery that utilizes the […]
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Peanut Butter Throw Down
Wild Ride takes on a new SoCal contender in an unlikely genre
Everybody (who isn’t allergic to it) likes peanut butter. What’s the first type of candy to disappear from the office candy bowl on Halloween? What’s the first kind to disappear ahead of all the others? Hint: it’s not Jolly Ranchers—it’s those sweet, sweet peanut butter cups. The allure turns anyone into a child again. Naturally […]
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Why Wallow?
Hunt down a good meal in Sunriver
Sunriver is just a hop, skip, and a small jump away from Bend. About fifteen miles south of town, this rural area has a bit of a reputation for being a resort destination. Not to say that isn’t part of it, but it’s not limited to just that. There are many residents of Sunriver who […]
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Paleo Eats Caveman Treats
Primitive power for present-day people
Paleo Eats is the creation of Central Oregon multitasking mom-turned-entrepreneur, Debbie Fred. It’s said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and Fred was not exempt from that rule. Nutrition was always a priority to this mother of three, but when she became aware that her first two children had severe food-related allergies, the […]
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Family Kitchen
Community support brings nutritious meals to the hungry
The Family Kitchen recently received its biggest donation in its 28-year history. Newport Avenue Market, with the generosity of its customers, raised $56,000 for the organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals for anyone in need. The funds raised will cover 67 percent of the food costs for the Family Kitchen’s meals this year. “One of […]
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Juice Whisperers
Tasty, healthy choices
In an age when it’s becoming more important to “treat yourself” with massages, retail therapy, or an occasional long spa day, it’s time that treating your body and mind well comes into play, too. Often that gets overlooked, or rather buried beneath sugary desserts or greasy snacks. One company here in Central Oregon is trying […]
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Bad Wolf Rising
Brunch doesn’t have to wait until Sunday anymore
A simple loft-style eatery that offers not so simple tastes, Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro is a family-owned and operated establishment born late November in 2014 on NW Wall Street. This café-style bakery and bistro is known for its unique interpretations of classic breakfast and lunch plates, as well as cocktails, coffees and homemade pastries. […]
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New to Town
Five Guys comes to Bend
Five Guys Burgers and Fries has opened its doors to an eager assembly of hungry Bend residents. Located off 3rd Street across from the new Walgreens, Five Guys is one of the few new food-faces popping up along one of the busiest streets in Bend. Since its announcement to open up a store in Central […]