A staple bagel spot is an essential element for any town. There’s a hole missing from a town without one (sorry, had to). Bend has given rise to quite a few spots that folks swear by, but one has reigned supreme for almost 30 years. Since starting out at its Galveston Avenue location in 1994, Big-O-Bagels […]
Rockin’ Daves Bistro & Backstage Lounge
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Best Breakfast Sandwich
Sparrow Bakery
Sparrow is a longtime favorite for Best Bakery in Central Oregon, winning the category every time since 2013. It won that title this year, too, but it’s also taking home new bragging rights in a new category — Best Breakfast Sandwich in Central Oregon. Sparrow opened its original location on Scott Street in 2006 with […]
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Best Bagel
Rockin Dave’s
1st Place: Rockin’ Daves Bistro & Backstage Lounge 661 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-318-8177 2nd Place: Big O Bagels – Westside 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-383-2446 Big O Bagels – South 97 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-317-3924 Big O Bagels – Eastside 2625 NE Butler Market Rd., Bend 541-306-4096
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Best Bagel
Big O Bagels
1st Place: Big O Bagels – Eastside 2625 NE Butler Market Rd., Bend 541-306-4096 Big O Bagels – South 97 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-317-3924 Big O Bagels – Westside 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-383-2446 2nd Place: Rockin’ Daves Bistro & Backstage Lounge 661 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-318-8177
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Best Bagel
Rockin’ Daves
1st Place: Rockin’ Daves Bistro & Backstage Lounge 661 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-318-8177 2nd Place: Big O Bagels – Westside 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-383-2446 Big O Bagels – Eastside 2625 NE Butler Market Rd., Bend 541-306-4096 Big O Bagels – South 97 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend 541-317-3924
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Sippin’ Spots
10 places to get a great cocktail in Bend and Central Oregon
It may be Beer Town, USA, but make no mistake—Benditos like their cocktails, too. If your desire for libations falls more on the sweet, savory, or non-hoppy side, here’s where to find your jam. (And yes, they all serve beer, too.)
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Happy Hour Review: Rockin’ Dave’s Backstage Lounge
In Midtown? Thirstaaaay? Fancy some good eats but want a mellow vibe? Then Rockin’ Daves’ Backstage Lounge is your neighborhood jaunt. Rock melodies fill this intimate hole-in-the-wall adorned with music memorabilia and old school records. It’s like you’ve just walked into a 70s bar—without the seedy side. If you’ve ever been to Rockin’ Daves for […]
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Chowda This World
Bend is covered in soup, and it’s the perfect time to try some
We all like soup. It’s OK. Nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s hot, delicious and filled with the meats and/or veggies that we love. I know people love soup and that Bend is a bit of a Soup Town, USA, but when I asked people on Facebook what restaurant in Central Oregon made their favorite […]
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What’s your Blizzard Bar?
The snow is starting to fly. Before the next blizzard, identify your nearest watering hole.
Ah, winter…that time of year when we’re often stuck inside waaayy more than we’d like. Sure, those studded tires are going to get you around when the snow and ice comes around, but once in a while the weather gets so bad that there’s nothing else to do besides hole up at home. But wait! […]