If you want a meal you can eat with one hand, visit The Peoples’ Pies for a pastie: a savory hand pie with roots in Cornwall, England. “I was inspired to start The Peoples’ Pies because I had been making these pasties for a couple years,” said owner Jessica Weiland, “always taking them on hiking […]
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What’s For Dinner?
2019 is bringing in a new menu for Oregonians: Road kill
There’s a lot to be said for being able to get food right from your backyard. Usually this means from a garden or local farm, but what if it meant a delicious slab of meat fresh off the road? Well, that will be possible starting in 2019. Starting New Year’s Day, Oregonians will legally be […]
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Restaurants open for Turkey Day
Plus: Places offering free meals this holiday
Don’t feel like cooking for the whole family? Or perhaps you procrastinated and don’t want to face the grocery stores last minute? Here are a few restaurants open and serving dinner on Thanksgiving. If you’re lucky, you may still be able to nab a reservation. Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2018 10 Below | Noon-8pm$52/adults, $19/ages […]
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Poke Soul Night
Looking for a unique date night? Poke Row and Eclectic Soul have collaborated to offer a night of yoga and sushi. Start the evening by getting stretchy in a guided yoga class. After you’ve worked up a sweat and your appetite, head over to Poke Row for a glass of sparkling wine, a poke bowl […]
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On Tap Gets Toasty
On Tap, the food truck lot on the east side near St. Charles, made changes just in time for colder weather. “Not only do we have two fire pits for those who enjoy outside seating,” said owner Laura Kramer, “but we also have five overhead heaters inside our newly enclosed bar area.” The enclosure features […]
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Scenes from the Bite of Bend
A weekend of food trucks, beer and live music.
Check out some scenes from the Bite of Bend this past weekend, as photographed by Source intern, Chloe Green.
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Farmer’s Diary: Parts of the Whole
The Importance of Eating Locally
In the latest installment of Farmer’s Diary, Megan French lays out the benefits of eating local. “When we told our youth that farming was a lowly aim compared with becoming teachers, doctors, or lawyers, what were we thinking? We need teachers for just a few of life’s decades. If we are lucky, we’ll see a […]
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Farmer’s Diary: Why Is My Food So Damn Expensive?
In the latest installment of Farmer’s Diary, chef Lindsay D. Mattison weighs in on the cost of food—good food, that is. You may have noticed: going out to eat is pretty damn expensive. The $8 half-pound burger is a thing of the past and casual chain restaurants that used to offer two-for-one dinners are dying. […]
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Sorry to See It Go: French Market Closes
After a brief stint, the RIverside Blvd. spot is now closed
After less than a year in business, the French Market is now closed. The restaurant opened in May 2017 in the former Riverside Market location on Riverside Blvd. “The slow season is too slow for us to stay profitable,” co-owner Phil Lipton told the Source Tuesday. “We met many friendly patrons. We thank them for […]
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Filthy Rich Food
When it comes to eats, billionaires make pop stars look like paupers
“I may start working with a pop star,” Miranda Holladay said. “I meet her tonight to see if she wants me to be her eating disorder companion.” “Seriously?” I replied. My friend, whose name I’ve changed to protect her privacy, lives in Los Angeles, where she’s met a lot of celebrities while working in the […]