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Tournament of Side Dishes

We pitted Thanksgiving sides against one another in a randomized “tourney bracket.” Here’s what came out victorious
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Thanksgiving meals are pretty epic—and all are unique in their own way. Even just writing about a nice Thanksgiving spread is making me hungry. For many, turkey serves as the base of the meal. But what would Thanksgiving dinner be without an array of side dishes? Over the past week, we pitted 16 side dishes […]

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Vegan Eater, Non-Vegan World

A simple guide to eating out with a plant-based lifestyle
Angela Moore

Being vegan can certainly have its own set of challenges. For example: what grass do you eat when there is snow on the ground? Kidding kidding…as a longtime eater and not-so-longtime vegan, I’m well aware of the vast amounts of vegan variety there is out there, and the options seem to be getting tastier every […]

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El Sancho Breaks into Barbecue

Food cart features smoked meats such as pulled pork, brisket, turkey breast and beef sausage, along with true Texas-inspired sides
Nancy Patterson

There’s a new food cart in town, but you’ll probably recognize the faces behind the Austin-style barbecue project. The folks at El Sancho have recently opened Runaround Sue Barbecue, which made its debut in early October at the Boss Rambler Beer Club. The food cart features slow-cooked smoked meats such as pulled pork, brisket, turkey […]

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Punk Noodle is Back

Chef Ben Phillips is at it again
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Chef Ben Phillips is at it again, bringing his homemade noodles to Bend for just one night only. This time find Punk Noodle at Boneyard Pub, where Phillips works at his day job. The main attraction is the noodles—buckwheat udon, classic ramen, Chinese egg noodles and rice noodles—but diners will get them in multiple flavor […]

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Five Foodie Finds

A culinary tour of downtown Redmond results in four dishes (and one cocktail) worth experiencing
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Foodie (noun): a person keenly interested in food, especially cooking or eating. No doubt about it: Bend is foodie heaven. From the inspired fusion cuisine served up by the chefs at Spork to the melt-in-your-mouth steaks expertly prepared by the gastronomical masterminds at Bos Taurus, it’s difficult to go wrong, no matter which eatery you […]

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A Growing Redmond Food Scene

Four food and drink spots, recently opened in the Hub City (plus carts in Crooked River Ranch)
Nancy Patterson

Redmond currently leads Central Oregon with its rate of housing growth, and new businesses are following suit. A few restaurants have recently said goodbye to Central Oregon just as several more opened their doors. Here’s an update on some of the spots that have opened recently in Redmond. Wild Catch: English style fish and chips […]

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Food Pairing Bible Every Cook Must Have

A treasure trove of flavorful ideas helps in creating the perfect flavor pairings
Lisa Sipe

Are you a recipe follower? I was and it made me envious of people who could just peruse their pantry and whip up something from nothing. My partner does this with success most of the time. Although his recent chipotle sauerkraut, arugula, blue cheese and refried bean burrito was an epic fail, too many competing […]

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French-inspired pop-up dinner

Chef Josh Podwils, is at it again
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Loyaute Bend, the French-inspired pop-up series from chef Josh Podwils, is at it again. This Saturday, Loyaute is setting up shop at Elixir Wine Group—a new wine space located across from The Box Factory, on the corner of Lava Road and Arizona Avenue. The pop-up dinner will feature six courses inspired by French cuisine, but […]

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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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