Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartendersโbut customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
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Restaurant Guide 2019
Warning: Craving-inducing photos, stories and listings ahead. Itโs time for the Source Weeklyโs annual Restaurant Guideโa labor of love that has us getting hungrier with every page. Inside, youโll find listings for every restaurant on our radar offering table service in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Terrebonne and Tumalo (in a change from previous […]
Boxwood Kitchen Opens in The Old Mill District
Boxwood Kitchen’s Supper Club officially opens on Thur., Jan. 3. In the spirit of traditional supper clubs, the restaurant will focus on food and encourage community and connection. The sample menu ranges from $10 to $28 and includes upscale comfort food with an international flair, including red curry mussels with chorizo, lamb meatballs with harissa […]
Visitor’s Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things
You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something newโthe one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
Where do people rideshare #inBend?
Use it to get home from the bars. Use it to shuttle your errant relatives to and fro while you’re at workโor on the mountain. Or, use a ridesharing service to take you and your bae out to dinner. Since ridesharing apps began to be allowed in Central Oregon in 2017, plenty of people have […]
Bangers & Brews
Just in its infancy, Bangers & Brews is the newest savory sensation to hit the streets of Bend. Open for almost three weeks, this family owned business is bringing a whole new flavor to town. This eatery is equipped with Humm Kombucha, Boneyard, and GoodLife beers and Altlas Ciders—all staple beverage options for those holding […]
Breakfast + Lunch Guide 2015
As Bend continues to grow, so too does its food scene. And while dinner tends to get all the attention, we think breakfast and lunch are equally worthy of celebration. Think about it: Eating breakfast for dinner is a thing. Dinner for breakfast? Not so much. That is, unless youโre eating last nightโs pizza. (Always […]
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 […]

