Several Central Oregon businesses recently received Readersโ Choice awards in the USA Today 10Best annual polls across a plethora of lifestyle and travel categories. Readers vote on the annual awards after a panel of experts, chosen by USA Today, nominates 20 finalists in each division. The news organization adds new categories regularly throughout the year, so people can vote for the top 10 nationwide in the […]
Reader’s Choice
Readers’ Choice
Barrio is the People’s Choice champion for a good reason. The consistency and deliciousness of its food has always seemed a bit effortless. Not that the staff aren’t working their tails off, but they never let you see them sweat. Chef/owner Steven Draheim and crew have taken Barrio from a food cart, to a small […]
Vote for Your Favorite Central Oregon Restaurant
It’s that time of the year, when we take a look at the culinary landscape and fill you in on what’s hot and who’s got it, for our annual Dining Guide. But this year, in addition to naming a Restaurant of the Year and Rookie of the Year, we’re introducing two new categories of recognitionโFood […]
Complete Winners List
BEST OF BEND Best Chef Winner: Chef Andres Fernandez at Ariana Honorable Mention: Chef Jeff Hunt at Spork Best Fine Dining Winner: Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails Ariana Restaurant Best Service Winner: Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails The McKay Cottage Restaurant Best Sushi Winner: 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar Kanpai Sushi and Sake Bar Best Steak Winner: The […]

