Are cereal milk cocktails a thing? Christina Tosi, the pastry chef of the Milk Bar chain, brought cereal milk from the bottom of the bowl into ice cream, panna cotta and bottles in the early aughts, but I wondered if it had reached a high ball. It turns out as soon as Tosi’s idea hit […]
Foxtail Bakeshop
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Best Bakery
The Sparrow Bakery
1st Place: The Sparrow Bakery 50 SE Scott St., Bend 541-330-6321 The Sparrow Cafe & Bakery 2748 NW Crossing Dr., Bend 541-647-2323 2nd Place: Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen 555 NW Arizona Ave., Bend 541-213-2275
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Best Dessert
Bontá Natural Artisan Gelato
1st Place: Bonta – Downtown 920 NW Bond St., Bend 541-306-6606 2nd Place:
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Bite of Bend Cheat Sheet
This weekend, more than two dozen restauranteurs offer bites—but here are a few of our picks
The Bite of Bend happens this weekend—offering locals a chance to try bite-sized morsels from restaurants you might not yet have had a chance to sample, in addition to the Top Chef competition, a Bartenders’ Brawl, live music, craft vendors and much more. Since the Source’s parent company puts on the event, we have some […]
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Megaphone Coffee Returns to Old Stomping Grounds
Coffee meets brewery at the new Beer Club on Galveston
Lemon pistachio is probably not the first flavor that one might gravitate toward when ordering coffee, so I had to try this one out for myself. The barista behind the counter assured me that it’s surprisingly complementary to the steamed macadamia milk and full-bodied espresso. Made with lemon zest and pistachio paste, the simple syrup […]
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Gompers Distillery Grand Opening
First distillery in Redmond is a throwback to the 1920s
When your grandfather survives the Holocaust and goes on to be a badass baker to the who’s who of Hollywood stars, including Tom Jones and David Bowie, what do you do? “Don’t be ordinary,” said Gompers Distillery owner Jessica Hart. “It’s the motto we live by.” She and her husband Michael have honored Herman Gompers […]
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2018 Delivered More to Eat and Drink
Box Factory and food carts explode, while Japanese food took a hit
As the year ends, here’s a look at some of the happenings in the food scene in Central Oregon in 2018. Rise and fall of the small market We lost Bond Street Market, the charming downtown convenience store due to a rent increase. Devore’s Good Food Store was sold and is now The Humble Beet. […]
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Master Pie Before the Holidays
Learn how to make the perfect all-butter pie crust from Pastry Chef Nickol Hayden-Cady just in time for Thanksgiving. At pie class each student will make their own crust, fillings and bake their pies to take home. Small bites and cider will be served. The three-hour class is offered twice in November at Foxtail Bakeshop. […]
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Breakfast & Lunch Guide 2018
We all have them—those dishes we dream about, anytime someone mentions sweet, sweet words like “brunch.” Without thinking too hard, what dishes come to mind? A reader recently shared with us that she has a relative who continues to rave about the Caramel Apple French Toast at the Victorian Cafe—even though that relative only ate […]
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Dream Dishes: Breakfast Grain Bowl
Foxtail Bakeshop serves up delicious rustic grain bowl
This gem is a rustic and wholesome addition to their already mouthwatering menu at Foxtail. While the ingredients will vary, this fall, expect organic grains topped with candied sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, kale, purple cauliflower, a dollop of carrot hummus, a souse vide egg and seasonal greens. A dish to dream about: This isn’t just another […]
