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Contents Restaurant of the Year.....7 Rookie of the Year............11 Restaurant Listings..........15 Ariana Chef Profile..........17 Spork Chef Profile...........18 Juno Chef Profile.............21 5 Fusion Chef Profile.....23

It is an exciting time for food, and eating, in Central Oregon.

The idea of local, fresh food is no longer a novel idea, but the standard and expectation for diners. And, for the past decade, Zydeco, our Restaurant of the Year, has led those trends, while also presenting those fresh and healthy foods in creative, classy and, yes, tasty ways (See page 7).

Also, this past year, two different chefs were given esteemed acknowledgments from the James Beard Foundation, the equivalent of an Oscar nomination. (See profile of Ariana and Andres Fernandez, page 17; and Joe Kim, 5 Fusion, page 23) Moreover, the idea about what it means to be a restaurant is being challenged. Our Rookie of the Year, The Lot, is not a traditional restaurant, but a collection of food carts—a pod—that are developing a new, dynamic and fun dining experience in Bend.

We were pleased to sit down with local chefs and farmers to help us navigate through this new and changing landscape.

“It is about food and ambiance,” says Lisa Glickman, one member of our Restaurant Advisory Committee and a local food critic and chef. “It is about the whole experience.”

“It is a dance, a relationship with the consumer,” adds Gene Fritz, the executive chef of the Culinary Institute at COCC and another member of our advisory committee.

And, with that assessment, let’s dance!

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Restaurant of the Year

Zydeco

BY PHIL BUSSE

It is not even yet 10 on a Wednesday morning, but already Zydeco is busy.

Steve and Cheri Helt, the husband-wife restaurant owners, have been across the street filming a spot on a local TV show about the upcoming Foodie Crawl, and now they are rushing for another media interview. The back kitchen is busy, filled with a bustling three-person crew cleaning up and preparing for the lunch crowd; REO Speedwagon plays on the speakers above the staff’s lively chatter. The place seems as giddy as if this were Day One for a new restaurant. There is no sense that after a decade as one of Bend’s most established and favorite restaurants, that any of the new-toy luster has worn off for either Steve or Cheri, or for any of the staff or, for that matter, any of the customers.

It is still more than an hour before the front doors open, but already one couple is waiting outside the door along NW Bond Street.

Steve asks the general manager to open the door, and his wife, Cheri, leans in. “I don’t like to see them wait outside,” she says, and then calls after the general manager, who already is striding towards the front doors. “Can we let them in?”

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She looks out at the couple, waiting in a small enclave that dimples off NW Bond Street and tucks into Zydeco’s grand front doors. “In the winter,” says Cheri, “there are always old ladies out there, waiting in the freezing snow.

We really need a waiting area.”

Steve and Cheri pride themselves on the detailed care that they give their restaurant—and to them, that means every aspect of being a restaurant —that the food is exquisite, that customers are comfortable, and that their staff is well taken care of.

“Our passion is for the food ingredients we get,” explains Steve, who, along with ownership duties, primarily functions as the executive chef. “The amount of passion we have for food, we try to bring to our service, and the amount of details we try to put into our products,” he says, before adding definitively, “I love food!”

His wife adds, “Passion is what separates us. The passionate cooks, passionate suppliers; everyone that surrounds us is passionate about food and serving the best product they can. If the product they are serving is service, they are going to do the best they can.”

When the Source considered

what it takes to be the Restaurant of the Year, our advisory committee members talked about consistency and service as two important aspects, as important as the quality and cleverness of the food. And, in that conversation, Zydeco was mentioned again and again, about how Steve walks the floor of the restaurant almost every night, checking in with customers, and about how the food served is consistently impressive.

That consistency is built on the Helts’ passion. In turn, that unflagging passion has both inspired, as well as been inspired by, a staff that clearly cares about Zydeco—its mission and its success, and by the customers who keep coming back.

“We view this as a family,” says Steve. “We are all in this together.

It is all one big canoe. We are all passionate about the end result.”

To illustrate his point, Steve points out that the restaurant has three staff who have been with them since their first day more than a decade ago—the general manager, who started as a server; the kitchen manager, who started as a cook; and the dishwasher. Moreover, the Helts provide health care for their staff and, last year, opened up

o c e d y Z 401(k) plans, saying that doing so was part of their vision from the get-go.

“I sometimes feel like I’m a mom for 52 people,” smiles Cheri.

When Zydeco started 10 years ago, the mentality about food and fine dining was very different. At the time, Steve was leaving what he calls “corporate life.” The couple had met while both students at Michigan State, where Steve had majored in hospitality management.

He already had a few years’ experience working in restaurants as a teenager, starting as a dishwasher and then promoted to “chip guy,” cooking tortilla chips in 50 gallon drums. (“Talk about acne when you are a kid,” he says.)

After graduating from Michigan State, the couple moved through 10 cities in 11 years, as Steve managed kitchens for successful midwest steak houses, picking up ideas in New York, Chicago and Atlanta as they moved. The couple cannot point to one single influence, but those cosmopolitan ideas are evident both in Zydeco’s food and its fashion sense.

Sophisticatedly beautiful, Zydeco would fit in nicely in New York’s Upper Westside or Chicago’s Lincoln Park. The restaurant is split down the middle, with an elegant bar on one side, paralleled by a long, slender, natural wood table that co-mingles patrons, while the other half of the restaurant seats its patrons at round booths that promote friendly intimacy, with a subtle bit of exclusivity.

Steve calls it “warm, but upscale.”

Cheri adds, “We didn’t want to fall down into

the super casual, but we didn’t want to be fine dining. Our goal is when you walk into our place, you feel comfortable.”

“Comfortable in a suit or ski pants,” adds Steve.

Although the ambiance is cleverly urbane and unique in Bend, it was the menu—and the mission to serve upscale healthy food, in particular— that was ahead of the curve when they launched 10 years ago.

“When we opened up, and we said ‘organic,’ people would ask, ‘is that flax seed?,’ “ laughs Steve. “People would asks, ‘Oh, is it going to taste good?’”

In the ensuing decade, attitudes about food have shifted radically, as terms like “locally-sourced” have become mainstream concepts, and the number of Farmers’ Markets has increased tenfold across the country, even with giant corporations like Wal-Mart selling organic vegetables.

But even now, the Helts keep their health food and healthy attitude toward eating low key. “We have evolved to the point where we feel able to put a vegan banana split on our menu,” says Steve, “and people don’t freak out about it, and it sells.” (The ice cream is made from coconut milk.)

“We like to make vegetables that people like,” Sheri adds. “We try to sneak them in.”

Steve leans back, and adds, “If I can get people excited about Brussels sprouts, then I’ve done my job.”

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Rookie of the Year

The Lot

BY BRIANNA BREY

You can hear and smell The Lot before you ever see it. A cacophony that starts as a murmur of laughter and clinking glasses rolls up and down Columbia Street just off Galveston, past Hutch’s Bicycle Store. The blissful roar couples with the smells of spicy Mexican dishes, Thai curries, sizzling burgers, and fresh baking bread.

For $600 a month and a shared utility, five diverse carts, (see the full listing at right), rent a place to park and cook at The Lot. Thai, Mexican, Hawaiian, and two contemporary American carts, as well as neighboring alternative bakery, Baked, encircle a communal courtyard with family-style seating. Heated benches and fire pits on the perimeter of the dining area allow the Lot to keep diners happy—and warm—throughout the year.

And, through the center of the open-air (but covered) rolled concrete patio runs a raised bar lined with stools, offering a communal feeling for diners. What’s more, a bar serving beer, wine, cider and kombucha in over a dozen varieties services the collective space—and provides beverages for the food carts. All told, this is a 21st Century model for a restaurant; more informal than a traditional four walls and one name on the door, and catering to the modern-day mentality that wants choices.

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“We are honored to be a part of The Lot because we love the idea of being a part of a larger community of food carts,” said Adrianne Davis, who owns the Mauna Kea Grill with her fiancé Tyler Baumann.

Before moving to The Lot, the log-cabin mobile cart, known for its mouth-watering slow-cooked meats and Hawaiian fare, had been parked in front of Mountain Supply on Colorado Avenue. However, at that location the seating was spotty (think plastic lawn chairs), and the cart could not be open seven days a week. “It’s great to be a part of a larger community, plus have a nice place for patrons to sit and enjoy a beer. Being a food cart, we want to provide our customers with the best possible experience.

We deliver that with the food, but the setting was beyond us due to our mobile situation. Knowing we have a spot where our customers have all the beverages they want and a clean space to sit and restroom facilities is great.”

Opened in August of 2013, The Lot replaced, literally, an empty lot—one that often served as an open-air bathroom for the late-night crowd at the Westside Tavern. That is a far distant memory: Today, the modernindustrial architecture of an indoor-

outdoor dining area—a tin roof and exposed beams—is casually sophisticated and as enviable as any eating spot in town.

“Our biggest strength is that we are a group of small business owners with different strengths and ideas,” explained owner David Staley. “Each cart owner has different ideas about cuisine and the industry. If we were a single kitchen serving food, we wouldn’t have that kind of diversity. It’s a symbiotic community where everyone benefits from everyone else.”

Staley came up with the idea for The Lot four years ago, when visiting Portland. At the time, there were several food carts in Bend, but they were all scattered around; nothing like the organized “pods” which gather food carts into a more permanent and shared space—and one that can provide services like an extensive tap list and bathrooms. From the Portland State University Food Cart Pod near its downtown campus (about 20 different carts) to Cartopia on SE 12th and Hawthorne (about a dozen carts, with a lively late night scene that sometimes includes marquee bands), Portland boasts food carts and pods in almost every neighborhood. (All told,

t o L e h t there are some 500 food carts in Portland, including several that routinely list on that city’s “best of” dining lists.)

The addition of The Lot to Bend marks an important evolutionary moment in this city’s culinary scene; no longer just brickand-mortar locations, the definition of what it means to be a restaurant has begun to blur. Two years ago, two popular carts, Soupcon and El Sancho, combined to create the popular Mexican-inspired downtown restaurant Barrio, and, last spring, Spork moved from cart to a concrete storefront on Newport.

This year’s restaurant of the year panel made it clear that while food is the centerpiece of any deserving restaurant of the year candidate, ambiance also plays a vital role in the success of an establishment and the overall dining experience.

The Lot has this aspect locked in with a casual, friendly vibe and scheduled events almost every night that bolster community, brainpower, and culture. Tuesdays offer a packed-house trivia night attended by as many as 27 teams and offering questions on everything from exotic fruits to dead musicians. Wednesdays are open mic night, an event hosted by the charismatic MOsley WOtta, who encourages community members to bring music, poetry, storytelling and more to the pavilion. On Thursdays, The Lot hosts live music. Each of these events brings a different crowd, and the familydining style tables mean mingling with folks who might not always be your neighbors.

“It has definitely changed the whole feel of that little neighborhood,” said Staley. “We get a lot of people walking or riding their bikes. It’s something close by with a real casual atmosphere that just seems to fit that neighborhood. It’s very community oriented for people that want to be active and out and about.”

The Lot’s modern approach to dining merited mention in the New York Times in a trend piece about outdoor cart-style eateries and similar pavilion-style food pods that have cropped up in Portland and Los Angeles.

Now, Staley says, he and the cart owners are looking to a successful summer season.

The Lot will soon be stripping down the insulating plastic and returning to the original outdoor feeling of the dining area, as well as doing some additional landscaping. They also hope to add a rotating cart or two in the back gravel area behind Rico’s Tacos for summer dining.

“We’re just trying to stay consistent and to have people have a good experience when they come here,” Staley said.

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10 Barrel Brewing Co.: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American, Pacific Northwest 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-678-5228.

10barrel.com. $$.

It is like they anticipated a college moving into town!

Pizza, burgers, backward hats! While 10 Barrel can be intimidatingly crowded, there is a reason—the fire pits are downhome charming, and the beer is fantastic. Award winning brewer Tonya Cornett and brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit are leading the pack with standards and rolling out experimental brews all the time. Not a spot for a quiet evening with your honey, but a great choice for a fun-spirited, Northwestchic afternoon or night out with a group of friends and neighbors. They also boast surprisingly great desserts.

10 Below: Northwest Eclectic 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-1010. oxfordhotelbend.com. $$$.

Easily overlooked (it is underground after all), 10 Below has also flown a bit under the radar (again, underground and all). That is about to change: The restaurant is one of the most distinctly upscale and urbane spots in town, with its bright white melamine antlers and bold modular prints, and the food has consistently concocted some of the most interesting flavor profiles of any dishes in town, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. But for the past year, it has been without a head chef.

That changed with the hire of Ingrid Rohrer, a wellseasoned chef. Originally from the Bay Area, and more recently the executive chef for Bon Appetit at Intel, Rohrer brings far-reaching expertise and experiences with top-notch Indian and sushi chefs, and what she calls “an ethnic twist to comfort food.”

She started by wiping clean the old menu, and has updated it (although she assures that favorites like the scallops remain, just with new clever touches).

Expect a good restaurant to leap up to great status.

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar: Japanese/Sushi, Asian, Eclectic 821 NW Wall St. 541-323-2328.

5fusion.com. $$-$$$.

Sleek decor, innovative cocktails and excellent service set the tone for a memorable meal—and is impressive enough to keep even big city foodies happy. (Meaning: Your self-proclaimed foodie friends from the Bay Area will check their big city egos at the door at 5 Fusion.) Known for top-notch sushi (Steve McQueen, IPA and Diablo Rolls are some of the standout specialty rolls), 5 Fusion also has a less-talked-about but equally impressive menu of starters. The Filet Mignon Lollipops are sure to please those who prefer meat and potatoes to octopus and kimchi, while the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with wasabi goat cheese is sure to appeal to more adventurous palates. A thoughtful wine list and beautiful presentation elevate the dining experience, but 5 Fusion, is also a sure thing for a casual lunch (11:30 am. - 2 pm. Tues. - Fri.) or happy hour (4-6 pm. Mon. - Fri.). It’s been voted Best Happy Hour in the Source Weekly’s Reader Poll in addition to being a former Source Restaurant of the Year Winner. The James Beard Foundation has also acknowledged executive chef Joe Kim as a top chef in the Pacific Northwest.

900 Wall: Contemporary Northwest, New American 900 NW Wall St. 541-323-6295.

900wall.com. $$-$$$ Located in the heart of downtown Bend, 900 Wall serves modern American food, with strong influences from Italian and French cuisine. Its menus are seasonally inspired and responsibly sourced. 900 Wall has two trademarks: first, the open, wood-paneled atmosphere that has a slight turn-of-the-century upscale salon feeling, and a wine menu featuring a selection of more than 200 labels.

Aloha Café: Hawaiian 575 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-382-5662. alohacafebbq.com. $ Specializing in Hawaiian barbecue, this eastside cafe has one of the best deals in town. For $7.95 you get a massive plate of chicken, beef or pork with rice or noodles and potato-macaroni salad or pineapple slaw.

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Amanda’s: Mexican 744 NW Bond St. 541-322-8916. amandasrestaurant.blogspot.com. $$.

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Decidedly more homespun than the chain Mexican restaurants, and a convenient downtown location, Amanda’s takes a Mexican-food-for-the-masses approach paired with an ample tequila menu. With a menu ranging from light, delicious chili rellenos to huge chicken burritos slathered in enchilada sauce, they stay within the familiar—and tasty—zone.

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Sunny Yoga Kitchen is a multi-functional space in NorthWest Crossing. We serve up healthy, house made food for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunches, community events, as well as thirteen Yoga classes a week.

Angel Thai Cuisine:

Barrio:

Thai Midtown: 1900 NE Division St., Ste. 110.

541-388-5177.

Spanish, Vegetarian 163 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-389-2025.

BarrioBend.com. $$.

Westside: 1444 NW College Way, Ste. 1.

541-385-9191. angelthaicuisines.com. $$.

Angel Thai serves up some of the best Thai in Bend from some of the most unlikely locations. The strip mall location below the college opened a few years back with fabulous lunch specials like cashew chicken or panang curry beef, served with soup or salad and rice, affordable for any college students migrating from the top of the hill.

Its flagship location on Division street is another offthe-beaten-path locale but offers ample seating and a casual dining atmosphere along with a long list of Thai specialties. Save room for the Mango Sticky Rice!

Anthony’s Restaurant at the Old Mill:

2748 NW Crossing Dr. #120

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Seafood 475 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-389-8998. anthonys.com. $$-$$$.

A favorite local spot with huge windows and patio overlooking the Deschutes River and the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Anthony’s has been a staple in the heart of the Old Mill for over a decade. The menu features fresh sustainable seafood with a broad selection of Oregon and Washington wines.

Applebee’s: American 3197 N Hwy 97, 541-318-5720 Applebees.com. $.

Baby back ribs, burgers, salads and more. Applebee’s is the safe bet for the conservative set.

Ariana Restaurant: European, Fine Dining, Mediterranean 1304 NW Galveston Ave. 541-330-5539. arianarestaurantbend.com. $$-$$$.

Family owned and operated, the husband and wife chef combo brings Bend’s finest dining to the Westside. The 2009 Source Restaurant of the Year is on every local and tourist short list of mustexperience restaurants. Seasonal, organic and sustainable dishes blend Northwest cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences. While proteins like duck and filet mignon are staples, this creative kitchen is working with bone marrow and sweetbreads, too. A full bar and an extensive wine list make it the perfect spot for special occasions.

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Bar / Pub / Lounge 939 NW Bond St. 541-388-0116. astroloungebend.com. $$.

It may look like just a 20-something watering hole from the outside—a large smoking patio and tinted windows tell that story—but beyond specialty drinks and a killer happy hour, Astro offers a full menu, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and burgers with beef from the nearby Imperial Stock Ranch and capitalizing on the recent bacon obsession, a bacon pie with goat cheese, caramelized onion, roasted garlic and spinach.

Awbrey Glen Restaurant: Pacific Northwest, Fine Dining 2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr. 541-317-2885. awbreyglen.com. $$$.

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Always open to the public, Awbrey Glen Restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere with delicious cuisine, a full bar and local microbrews on tap. A beautiful patio, spectacular views of the Cascades and plenty of parking make this “hidden gem” well worth a visit.

Bend Brewing Company: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 1019 NW Brooks St. 541-383-1599. bendbrewingco.com. $$.

Overlooking Mirror Pond in Downtown Bend, this local favorite spot offers delicious and affordable options including daily rotating specials and staples—classic fish and chips, chili verde pork enchilada and the ever-popular bacon mac-andcheese. Locals night on Tuesday packs in a crowd for discounted pints with a boisterous and familiar atmosphere.

Bend Burger Company: Burger Joint 718 NW Franklin Ave. 541-306-6166. bendburger.com. $.

This downtown Bend burger joint offers 12 different burger options, as well as steak and chicken sandwiches, salads and soups. Unfortunately, the kid-friendly eatery doesn’t offer beer.

Big Island Kona Mix Plate: Hawaiian 680 SW Powerhouse Dr. Ste. #1004.

541-633-7378. konamixplate.com. $.

Kona Mix Plate serves large portions of traditional Hawaiian grub, like Kalua pork and bulgogi beef with signature mix-and-match plates and sides.

Also home to oversized sandwiches and various appetizers in an aloha atmosphere.

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Black Bear Diner:

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American 1465 NE 3rd St. 541-312-8327. blackbeardiner.com. $.

One of those places where the waitresses call you “hun’,” the pie selection is mouth-watering and coffee keeps flowing. A classic diner, with distinctly, wonderful carved bear statutes. Not the place to take your prom date, junior, but definitively the spot for a gravy-slathered breakfast or a hearty dinner.

The Blacksmith Restaurant: New American, Seafood, Steak 211 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-318-0588. bendblacksmith.com. $$-$$$.

The ambiance sets it apart from the start. Housed in the historic Pearson blacksmith building right in the heart of downtown, the feeling here is pure Bend. The menu matches the rustic but refined surroundings.

Here, comfort food masquerades under blankets of delectable demi-glaces and classic sauces in dishes such as the shrimp and grits.

Bond Street Grill:

Baldy’s Barbeque:

American, Bar / Pub / Lounge 932 NW Bond St. 541-389-8899. calderagrille.com. $$.

BBQ, American Westside: 235 SW Century Dr. 541-385-7427 Eastside: 2670 NE Hwy 20, Ste. 720.

541-388-4227. baldysbbq.com. $-$$.

A total locals hangout. Don’t let the late night/stiff cocktail ambiance fool you, plenty of proteins on the menu are local and roasted in house. An extensive breakfast menu and a greasy spoon diner vibe make for comforting meals all day long.

Living up to the title as Bend’s Best BBQ since 2005, as voted by the Source’s reader poll. Meats are tender, delicious and smoked to that sweet spot between crisp and juicy; literally mouth-watering.

Now with three locations: one on the westside, the newest location on 27th Street where diners can get ribs for breakfast with their scrambled eggs, and a third location in Redmond. On a budget? Check back often for weekly specials on full racks of ribs and other finger-licking goodness.

Baltazar’s: Mexican 1465 SW Knoll Ave. 541-382-6622.

Baltazarsbend.com $$-$$$.

High-end, south-of-the-border fare with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Diners will find carne asada alongside pescado Veracruz (red snapper with salsa) on a menu that boasts nearly two pages of marlin, halibut and Dungeness crab dishes.

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The food-cart heroes, who once sold tacos and soup on the curb, are thriving in their downtown location. The 2013 Spanish-styled neighborhood kitchen was the Source’s 2013 Rookie Restaurant of the Year. Inside the small restaurant you’ll find old bicycles above the bar, bold, brightly painted walls and a concise menu with rotating specials. For lunch, try the chili-glazed yam with rice and beans. Come dinner-time, order a Barrio margarita and some tapas—the grilled green beans are perfect. Barrio’s chorizo and chicken paella is a house specialty. It’s also the only place in town you’ll find the mildly spiced rice, meat and veggie dish.

Brickhouse: Steak, American 5 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-728-0334.

412 SW 6th St. in Redmond. 541-526-1782. brickhousesteakhouse.com. $$$.

Casual luxury is what the Brickhouse is all about.

Large sleek booths compliment an impressively stacked bar. The kicker at Brickhouse is that you know where your food comes from. The contemporary steakhouse features high grade natural beef, and all proteins are natural and hormone-free. Brickhouse uses organic produce whenever possible. There’s also a giant wine cellar boasting one of Central Oregon’s most comprehensive wine collections.

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Ariana and Andres Fernandez met at COCC more than a decade ago, where they were attending culinary school. Both come from families where food and cooking were a centering force. In fact, Ariana’s family is still very involved in the business, with her dad, a chiropractor, managing the wine selection, and her mom working the front of the house.

“It is very much a family affair,” laughs Ariana.

Andres is from Colombia and Ariana comes from an Italian family; those influences are evident on the food.

Early this year, the couple was invited to cook for the James Beard Foundation, an unprecedented honor for Bend chefs. The request came about as a surprise to Ariana. After a customer who had returned for a second visit finished his meal, he walked over and handed Ariana a business card. He was a board member for the James Beard Foundation.

It was a simple and unceremonious invitation, but a big deal—something like a talent scout walking up on the street and asking you to play the leading role in a Hollywood film.

“It is a great honor, and it is really nerve wracking,” says Ariana.

The restaurant’s menu showcases both its talent and the talent of Pacific Northwest resources: Fresh Pacific Ocean and Columbia River fish, black trumpet mushrooms from the mountains and regional wines from Dundee to Walla Walla.

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Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Café:

Café Yumm!:

Crossings at the Riverhouse:

Croutons:

Bar / Pub / Lounge, American, Vegetarian 1740 NW Pence Ln. Ste. 1. 541-728-0703. btbsbend.com. $$.

Vegetarian/Vegan 325 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-318-9866. cafeyumm.com. $.

American, Contemporary Northwest, Fine Dining 3075 N. Business 97. 541-389-8810. riverhouse.com. $$-$$$.

Now an established joint for beer lovers and the vegan, veggie, gluten-free crowd, Broken Top’s unique pub food compliments its extensive beer selection. While the menu has great options for herbivores, substituting meat with Portobello mushrooms and smoked tempeh, it also offers giant, meaty sandwiches, like the house-smoked, pulled pork with mango rum BBQ sauce, all using locally sourced food products as frequently as possible.

A locally owned franchise with a food philosophy as fresh as its ingredients. A perfect compromise for those seeking flavor and health, Café Yumm’s go-to dishes are layered bowls and wraps of beans, rice, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro and added treats like spicy jalapeño jam and chicken skewers, perfect for a lunch on the go or on the patio overlooking the Old Mill District’s fishing pond.

Crossings is a classic steakhouse that boasts a number of tasty seafood and pasta dishes, too. It’s the kind of place to unwind with a date and a bottle of wine on the patio overlooking a picturesque stretch of the Deschutes River. The menu in the lounge portion of the restaurant has been updated with enough interesting small plates and appetizers to make it a destination all its own.

Italian 335 SW Century Dr. 541-330-1133.

564 NE Greenwood Ave. 541-728-0825. croutonstogo.com. $.

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Carino’s Italian:

China Doll:

Italian 63455 N Hwy 97 Ste. 118. 541-318-6300. carinos.com. $-$$

Chinese, Asian 547 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-312-9393. chinadollbend.com. $-$$.

This reliable Italian chain eatery offers up a lunch and dinner menu packed with pasta, soup, salads, and more. Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Carino’s brings the sprit of Italian dining to Bend with delicious cuisine and friendly staff.

It’s order-at-the-counter Chinese food eaten out of a styrofoam box in a cafeteria-like setting at this eastside eatery. Reliable, and available for delivery.

Contemporary Northwest, Fine Dining 62000 Broken Top Dr. 541-383-8200. brokentop.com. $$$.

This formerly members-only fine dining restaurant is now open to the general public. Make the most of Broken Top’s new, neighborly approach by sampling from award-winning chef Bill Ballard’s menu that focuses on locally and regionally sourced ingredients, like artisanal cheeses from Tumalo Farms, organic herbs and heirloom tomatoes from Klamath Falls and natural beef from Madras. The winner of a 2013 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Broken Top's wine list is easily paired with mouth-watering menu options, including braised lamb shanks, filet mignon and sautéed scallops with wild mushroom and brandy risotto.

Brother Jon’s Alehouse: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Casual American, Burger Joint 1051 NW Bond St. 541-728-0102. brotherjonsalehouse.com. $$.

Brother Jon’s is a neighborhood-style pub with a clean atmosphere, a full bar with choices of microbrews as well as the obligatory $2 PBR tall can. With a menu filled with comfort food in hearty portions mac and cheese, meatloaf, and burgers, plus a variety of salads and sandwiches, the Westside space is packed to the gills with great company most nights and for breakfast on weekends.

Brother Jon’s Alehouse: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Casual American, Burger Joint 1051 NW Bond St. 541-728-0102. brotherjonsalehouse.com. $$.

Surprisingly overlooked as a downtown pub, Brother Jon’s is a great spot for an easy-going beer, dinner or sport watching, with better natural lighting than some of its neighbors, and a well-thought-out selection of on-tap beers, not to mention the bangers-and-mash as a surefire order, both for generosity and for taste, and the wait staff is all smiles and sunshine.

Cascade Lakes Lodge: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 1441 SW Chandler Ave. 541-388-4998. cascadelakes.com. $-$$.

Not only does The Lodge boast a solid lineup of handcrafted beers, it also offers a full bar, pool table, dart boards and retro video games (the kiddos love Ms. Pac Man!) to entertain you while you wait.

Seasonal Locals’ Nights, Taco Tuesdays and Charity Bingo Nights keep it interesting while the westside location makes it an ideal pit stop post ski, mountain bike, paddle or hike. The Blonde Bombshell pairs well with, well, just about anything on the menu. In the past, the menu was crowded with burgers and traditional pub fare, but The Lodge introduced a new menu in late April including standouts like Grilled Beef Medallions with warm yakisoba, Napa cabbage and won-ton salad, Wild Boar Sloppy Joe and a Southwest Chicken Cobb. Kids eat free on Sundays!

Cascade West Grub and Ale House: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge, American 64 SW Century Dr. 541-389-1853. cascadelakes.com. $-$$.

A Westside fixture, Cascade West serves up deepfried chicken and jo-jos, a locals' pick for late night grub.

Chan’s: Chinese 1005 SE 3rd St. 389-1725. chanschinese.com. $$.

A Bend staple, Chan’s serves a variety of styles of Chinese cuisine including Mongolian, Yi Xiang, Szechuan, and Cantonese. Low-carb, white meat and gluten-free dish options available.

Chocolate Element: Contemporary Northwest, Bar / Pub / Lounge 916 Northwest Wall St. 541-323-3277. chocolateelement.com. $-$$.

Sandwiches and paninis, pizzas and salads, and, of course, fruit, cheese and chocolate make up the bulk of Chocolate Element’s wine-friendly menu.

Formerly Bend d’Vine, the downtown bistro carefully selects its food items to pair with fine wines, sourced from the Northwest and beyond. Wine flights are a good move but if you’re only into suds, that’s OK— they have a selection of beers and ciders too.

Cibelli’s Pizza: Pizza 61249 S Hwy 97. 541-749-1099.

2095 NE Highway 20. 541-385-8646.

738 NW Columbia St. 541-749-1099. cibellis.com. $-$$.

Bend may not be the center of the pizza universe, but with three locations in Bend alone and slices too big to be contained on a single plate, Cibelli’s is at the center of Bend’s pizza universe.

Country Catering: American, BBQ 900 SE Wilson Ave #B. 541-383-5014. bendcatering.com. $-$$.

Daily lunch specials, and BBQ combination plates with delicious meat options like tri-tip, beef brisket and BBQ chicken, CC serves up casual patio dining.

Soups, salads, sandwiches and combinations thereof are what’s for lunch at these westside and eastside, counter-service restaurants.

Crux Fermentation Project: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Pacific Northwest 50 SW Division St. 541-385-3333. cruxfermentation.com. $$.

Delicious and interesting beers from brewmaster Larry Sidor, a legend in the craft beer world. An amazing asiago-crusted grilled cheese sandwich and a delicious charcuterie board are highlights of the menu comprised of apps, salads and sandwiches. With a great view of Mt. Bachelor and the Three Sisters, this is a great sunset spot.

Outside seating with a fire pit.

D&D Bar & Grill: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 927 NW Bond St. 541-382-4592. ddbargrill.homestead.com. $$.

The oldest bar in Bend also happens to be one of the tastiest downtown locales to grub down on a massive helpings of salty French Fires, appetizers, and full menu of breakfast, lunches and dinners.

Everything from a wide selection of burgers, to daily specials like massive monte cristo sandwiches. The menu is matched perfectly to a large helping of beer, or one of the stiffest drinks around poured by a friendly face. Blame it on experience.

Dandy’s Drive-In: Drive-In, Burger Joint, Casual American 1334 NE 3rd St. 541-382-6141 on Facebook. $.

One of the best burger and fry joints in town.

Everything here is served to go, with roller-skating coeds delivering burgers to your car window. Wash it down with a chocolate malt. The price is right and the food is always hot. Just remember to bring cash or a local check because Dandy’s is old school, no plastic.

Dang’s Vietnamese Restaurant: Asian 1180 Se 3rd St. Ste. # 103. 541-385-8888. dangsvietnameserestaurant.com, $.

No frills on the booths and tables, and the spring rolls seem pre-packaged and can be skipped, but the pho? As good as any in town! A bit out-of-theway, unless heading along Third Street towards WalMart, but well worth the stop.

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“It’s a delicious animal and super versatile,” says Hunt. “There’s a lot you can do with it.”

Bend already has an impressive and diverse food scene—a successful diversity bolstered both by supportive and curious locals, as well as the steady traffic of tourists.

Hunt, though, says he is always looking to broaden what is being offered, whether exploring a new food trend or just some whimsical culinary dream he’s had. That sort of creativity helped Spork gain popularity as a food cart, and helped bridge its move into a full-time, storefront restaurant last year (not to mention a review in the New York Times).

“Working out of the trailer really aided us in being able to adapt quickly and do a lot with very limited resources,” he explains. “The food we’re doing, which is all over the place, works pretty naturally.”

Hunts says that he still is just looking to get away with “trying funkier things.”

“We’ve always tried to push the culinary scene in Bend and see what we could get away with,” he explains. And, with a recent month-long trip to Thailand, who knows what’s going to show up on the specials board next.

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El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant:

Bar / Pub / Lounge, American, Northwest 901 SW Simpson Ave. 541-382-9242. deschutesbrewery.com. $$.

Mexican Eastside: 2570 Twin Knolls Dr. Ste. 108.

541-318-1492.

Now over 25 years old, Bend’s first brewery is still one of its best. The greatly expanded pub can now serve dozens more dinner guests while maintaining the same quality that made it famous. Aside from the original, continuously rotating Bond Street beers (experimental and seasonal brews you won’t find anywhere else), patrons will find burgers made from local beef and served on buns made in-house. It’s those burgers and delicious and unique entrees, like the wild boar meatloaf and smoky baby back ribs, that keep Bendites coming back to the busy brewpub.

Tumalo: 64637 Cook Ave. 541-322-8821. elcaporaleast.com. $-$$.

Dojo: Japanese/Sushi 852 N Brooks St. 541-706-9091. bokenbend.com. $$.

Formerly Boken, the restaurant declared the Source Weekly’s 2013 Restaurant of the Year, Dojo—with its gorgeous Japanese fusion food—is an updated version of last year’s favorite. Keeping much of the same menu, but expanding the space, adding a full dance floor, roll-up garage doors (great for openair summer dining) and a remodeled patio area with gorgeous fire pit, Dojo has only reaffirmed its standing as one of the best in Bend. Despite the name change, the steamed buns—filled with perfectly tender pork belly—have remained consistently delicious, as has the seasonal, fresh and live seafood.

Don’t forget about an extensive specialty cocktail menu matched with live music on the weekends.

Double Happiness:

Classic Mexican fare and generous margarita specials served in a family-friendly atmosphere. An extensive menu of fare to share, from overstuffed burritos to enchiladas and more.

Elk Lake Resort: American 60000 SW Century Dr. 541-480-7378. elklakeresort.net. $$.

Surrounded by giant ponderosas and picturesque scenery, Elk Lake Resort is a perfect rustic retreat.

The restaurant itself serves great meals on a day trip to the lake or an alternative to campfire hotdogs.

Although the log-cabin construction portrays a masculine hunting lodge feel, the menu is lighter and healthier than you’d think, and local and sustainable ingredients are used whenever possible. The menu offers a variety of salads, burgers and comfort food favorites labeled as “country gourmet.”

El Rancho Grande:

Hardy's Hotwings Hamburgers & Ice Cream:

Flatbread Community Oven:

Burger, fish and chicken basket options, along with traditional American sides—they all take a back seat to the hot wing options drenched in Hardy’s famous hot sauce.

Pizza 375 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-728-0600. flatbreadpizza.com. $$.

An upbeat environment and friendly staff make this Old Mill establishment an easy pick for lunch or dinner with or without the bambinos. Mighty fine wood-fired pies are served up in traditional Neapolitan-Style as Flatbread proudly boasts a certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) of Naples. The star of the lunch menu, the Pick Two, allows you to order two selections from the pizzetta, sandwich, salad, Soup or Mac & Cheese lineups without feeling like a total fatso. Sandwiches are served on fresh baked focaccia bread and salads are market fresh and topped with gourmet ingredients. If the whole VPN thing doesn’t turn you on, just know that the pizza is super tasty and Flatbread serves beer, ciders, cocktails and vino.

Mangia!

The Garden Grille & Bar by Hilton

Mexican 63455 N Hwy 97 Ste. #23. 541-312-2022. dinewithdiablo.com. $$.

American 425 SW Bluff Dr. 541-617-6111. $$-$$$.

There are a few things that set El Rancho apart from the traditional Tex-Mex cantina—for starters, six kinds of nachos, and about 20 seafood options including octopus, Dungeness crab, mussels, halibut and prawns.

Classic American dishes from the signature Mobley Smokehouse Burger to Chicken Parmesean.

El Rodeo Cantina:

Chinese 2115 NE Hwy 20. 541-318-7886. doublehappinessor.com. $$.

Mexican 785 SE 3rd St. 541-617-5952. on Facebook. $$.

Double Happiness offers up a plethora of Chinese options including Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hunan dishes. It’s just the ticket to satisfy your craving in a bring-the-kids atmosphere.

Located just across from the Grocery Outlet, this adobe-clad and fabulously retro eatery is great for families and groups. The menu offers solid traditional Mexican fare that is served up in healthy portions.

Drake:

such as crusted pork loin with roasted red pepper sabayon or a rack of grilled lamb with rosemary and lemon jus, parsnip puree and sautéed watermelon radishes. Ingredients are heavily locally sourced and a sustainable food philosophy is enforced.

Elevation:

GoodLife Brewing: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Pacific Northwest 70 SW Columbia Dr. 541-728-0749. goodlifebrewing.com. $$.

One of Bend’s newer breweries, located on the Westside off 14th Street and adjacent to Volcanic Theatre Pub, Goodlife is the creator of Sweet-As Pacific Ale, one of the most popular beers in the area year round. Goodlife does not have the biggest kitchen nor the most expansive menu, but it has enough food to compliment its top notch beers.

Greg’s Grill:

American, Eclectic 801 NW Wall St., 541-306-3366 drakebend.com. $$-$$$.

New American, Pacific Northwest, Fine Dining 2555 NW Campus Village Way, 1-877-541-2433. elevationbend.com. $$-$$$.

Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Seafood 395 SW Powderhouse Dr. 541-382-2200. gregsgrill.com. $$$.

Three words; roasted bone marrow. If you’ve never had it atop a perfectly grilled burger, and if you’re looking for a bistro feel with some of the most unique menu items in downtown, Drake is the place to go. Opened last spring, the local philosophy and mix of down-south and European flare have put the corner diner on the map. So have its signature dishes including duck confit and daily rotating fish and risotto specials.

The only way to learn is to practice. And the whole community is able to benefit from the practice of aspiring chefs at Elevation, a student-operated, finedining restaurant for those enrolled in Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Culinary Institute.

The gorgeous dining room overlooking giraffe-like pine trees on the campus is a foodie’s dream, where prices are low and technique and flavor are high.

Dinner entrees include rotating seasonal specialties

Located in the heart of the Old Mill District, Greg’s Grill offers a variety of foods with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest cuisine, featuring a variety of salads, steaks, pasta and seafood. A perfect riverside spot to catch the sounds of the headliners at the amphitheater, Greg’s also offers an advantageous happy hour that lasts all day at the bar. Its 5 o’clock somewhere, right?

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American 238 NE 3rd St. 541-382-6962. on Facebook. $-$$.

Hóla!: Mexican Eastside: 2670 NE Hwy 20. 541-389-4652.

Old Mill: 680 SW Powerhouse Dr. #1002.

541-647-2711.

Downtown: 920 NW Bond St. 541-728-0069. holabend.com. $$ Hola! is everywhere now— in the Old Mill, on the eastside, in Sunriver, and in downtown. Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Peruvian flair.

Ceviche, chile rellenos and the enormous margaritas are some of the favorites. Also, all four locations boast expansive tequila selections.

The Hideaway: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Pizza 939 SE 2nd St. 541-312-9898. hideawaytavernbend.com. $$.

The sports bar model isn’t known for its culinary expertise—outside of a deep fryer, that is—but The Hideaway is aiming to change that perception, offering a menu a cut above average in the same ESPN-loving environment that sports fans and casual drinkers alike find comforting. Opened by no stranger to the industry, and the owner of another local favorite restaurant, the Victorian Café, John Nolan keeps a kitchen full of innovative specials like eggplant, steak sandwiches, artisan pizzas and oneof-a-kind plates like Morgan’s poutine, house French fries slathered in wild mushroom gravy and fresh mozzarella curd. Don’t forget the rotating taps of 17 beers!

High Tides Seafood Grill: Seafood, Fine Dining 1045 NW Bond St., 541-389-5244. on Facebook. $$-$$$.

Though this little restaurant in downtown keeps a low profile, it’s one of the best locally owned restaurants for fresh seafood dishes in Bend. The options here range from traditional smoked salmon chowder and steamer clams to fabulously flavorful halibut green curry bowls and Thai-style coconut soup made to order. A regionally focused wine list and lots of local microbrews make High Tides the perfect place for a special occasion or intimate date.

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spicy and sweet variety. Whatever you choose, incredible sake options and knowledgeable staff make the dining experience one of the finest in town.

Kayo’s Dinner House:

It’s no wonder why Hong Kong is consistently voted Bend’s best Chinese food. Look no further than the weekday lunch buffet. We challenge you to find more food for $6.75. For dinner, try the chow mein, pork noodles or the Pad Thai (not Chinese, we know, but still good and on the HK menu). In the Bamboo Room lounge, there’s often live music and stiff drinks for all.

American, Seafood, Steak 415 NE Hwy 97. 541-323-2520. kayosdinnerhouse.net. $-$$.

Jake’s Diner:

Kebaba:

American 2210 NE Hwy 20. 541-382-0118. jakesdinerbend.com. $$.

The friendly service is as substantial as the ample servings at this long-time Bend eatery. Chef’s special dinners and standard American fare make up the evening menu for Jake’s, best known for its heaping breakfast plates.

JC’s Bar and Grill: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 642 NW Franklin Ave. 541-383-3000. on Facebook. $-$$.

Half-pound burgers, sandwiches and other pub food favorites. Lots of games, including giant Jenga, to keep you occupied during your short wait for lunch or dinner.

Jimmy John’s: Deli, American 1576 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-633-7224. jimmyjohns.com. $.

With clever ads and toasted sandwiches and largely locally-held franchises, what started as a simple sandwich shop in Illinois has boomed into one of the leading lunch spots in the country. Classic sub sandwiches that are Pepsi to Subway’s Coke.

Jackalope Grill: Pacific Northwest 750 NW Lava Rd. 541-318-8435. jackalopegrill.com. $$$.

Jackalope has called its downtown location under the Oxford Hotel home for coming up on two years.

After moving from the longtime location on 3rd Street chef Tim Garling has only proven that his technical French style is worthy of envy of other upscale downtown eateries. Seafood options like a staple cioppino-style seafood pasta entrée and amazing filet mignon are truly some of the best around and showcase Garling’s Parisian culinary education. A seasonal emphasis and imaginative emphasis make Jackalope’s menu one of the most desirable in town.

Jackson’s Corner: New American 845 NW Delaware Ave. 541-647-2198. jacksonscornerbendor.com. $$.

This old-school steak and seafood restaurant has kept its prices affordable and ambiance comfortable ever since opening in Bend in 1982. Specializing in fresh Northwest dishes, Kayo also hosts regular comedy shows in its lounge.

Middle Eastern 1004 NW Newport Ave. 541-318-6224. kebaba.com. $$.

Don’t let the idea of middle eastern food scare you off, Kebaba offers some of the most delicious and reliable offerings imaginable. Big flavor and cozy ambiance make this Westside eatery an undeniable favorite. Homemade pitas and house-pickled onions insure every detail of your meal is wholesome and delicious. We know it sounds crazy (a burger in a Mediterranean restaurant?), but order the Kebaba Burger; the blend of Imperial Stock Ranch natural lamb and beef will blow your mind.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 1012 SE Cleveland St. 541-389-5625. kellyds.com. $.

Generous portions and a menu of delicious burgers, salads, soups and sandwiches. The Reuben here is a monster and highly recommended.

King’s Buffet: Asian 2000 NE 3rd St. Ste. #104. 541-388-2988. $$.

Giant buffet focusing on Asian dishes, with some American options, too.

La Rosa Authentic Mexican: Mexican NW Crossing: 2763 NW Crossing Dr. 541-647-1624.

South Bend: 19570 Amber Meadow Dr. 541-318-7210. larosabend.com. $$.

La Rosa’s excellent patio dining and authentic Mexican chow make it a locals' favorite. The casual atmosphere means it’s acceptable to show up in your office clothes or your post-bike ride gear.

Specializing in dishes from the Jalisco region, try one of the tasty specials, along with a margarita made from one of its 30-plus tequilas.

Level 2: American 360 SW Powerhouse Dr. Ste. 210. 541-323-5382. bendlevel2.com. $-$$.

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Kanpai Sushi & Sake Bar:

Japanese/Sushi 990 NW Newport Ave. 541-388-4636. kanpai-bend.com $$-$$$.

The sister restaurant and predecessor to Dojo, Kanpai offers an even more diverse selection of delectable sushi rolls and exotic seafood than its downtown counterpart. The Omakase menu allows the kitchen to hand pick your meal with off-themenu selections of the hot, cold, raw, cooked, salty,

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“I create a culture here (that’s) like real Japanese dining,” says Michi Nakanishi, the proprietor, coordinator and sushi chef for the relatively newly opened Ju:no.

With a slender bar and a tidy interior, the space is classy, yet the prices are extremely approachable. Likewise, the expansive menu features everything from more exotic sashimi to the more familiar and safe California rolls.

With a humble opening last July, Ju:no is tucked away on SW Century Drive. The space is meticulously kept, and keeps a fun and unexpected soundtrack; anything from indie pop songs to weird electronica. The space and the menu feels personally curated by Nakanishi. And it is.

“In Japan, women do not have much opportunity for what they can do,” she said. “Here, I feel like there’s more opportunity for everyone—men and women. If they want to, if they believe in it, they can do it.”

Maverick’s Country Bar and Grill: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 20565 Brinson Blvd. 541-382-4270. maverickscountrybar.com. $-$$.

Bend’s only mechanical bull operator also serves up big fat burgers, salads and sandwiches.

Mazza Bistro: Middle Eastern 806 NW Brooks St. Ste. 110. 541-639-8444. mazzabistro.com. $-$$.

Mazza serves gourmet Middle Eastern food—fast!

Falafel, tabboule, lamb shawerma—it’s all here.

Most of the wraps are under $10, and all of the entrees are less than $15 at this order-at-the-counter joint. If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious and different meal while downtown, Mazza is a safe bet.

It serves beer, too.

dozen noodle options and traditional Japanese fare like tonkatsu and bulgogi take the menu choices far beyond sushi.

Mongolian BBQ:

Bar / Pub / Lounge/New American 384 SW Upper Terrace Dr. 541-306-3118. oldmillbrewwerks.com. $$.

Mountain’s Edge Bar: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 61303 South Hwy 97. 541-388-8178. mountainsedgebar.com. $-$$.

This spacious sports bar offers classic pub food (don’t forget to season with the homemade ranch dressing!), a full bar, live music and pool.

Deli/ Sandwich Shop Westside: 1075 NW Newport Ave. 541-388-4498.

Eastside: 1642 NE 3rd St. 541-330-0444. newyorkcitysubshop.com. $.

Spiff up your lunch a bit with some seafood at McGrath’s. It also serves up steak, ribs, chicken, burgers, wraps and sandwiches.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Middle Eastern Bar / Pub / Lounge, American700 NW Bond St. 541-382-5174. mcmenamins.com. $$.

Like a time capsule of ‘90s aesthetics and mentality, McMenamins hasn't updated its menus or beers for decades. Which isn’t saying anything bad: They were pioneers, and the pub fare, like the Communication Breakdown burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and spicy Cajun tots, has proven a steady attraction.

Still one of the most comfortable and dynamic venues, with sidewalk side tables and a true treasure of an enclosed patio. And the beers, while no longer bold or novel, still prove why this regional chain has been so successful.

Mio Sushi: Japanese/Sushi 375 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-241-1008. miosushi.com. $$.

This Portland-based group of restaurants wraps reliable quality and service at its locations throughout Oregon and Washington. With nearly 60 kinds of rolls, tempura, teriyaki, noodles and bento boxes, the options are vast at Mio. Nearly a

American, Burger Joint Eastside: 917 NE Greenwood Ave. 541-382-2972 Westside: 320 SW Century Dr. Ste. 140. 541-3233272.

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Diners choose their own ingredients and then watch as they are stir-fried on the iconic Mongolian “stone” grill. Almost like cooking at home.

New York City Sub Shop:

Pacific Northwest 3118 N Highway 97. 541-388-4555. mcgrathsfishhouse.com. $$.

Pilot Butte Drive In:

Italian 63459 Hwy 97. 541-312-4760. olivegarden.com. $$.

Unlimited soup and breadsticks. Is there anything more to say that its TV commercials don’t?

Mexican 61419 S Hwy 97. 541-385-8772. mazatlancentralor.com. $$.

McGrath’s Fish House:

Olive Garden:

Asian, Chinese 613535 S Highway 97 Ste. 10. 541-318-8500. bendmongolianbbq.com. $.

Mazatlan:

This family-oriented Mexican eatery has locations throughout Central Oregon. It serves up to 20 combinations at affordable prices.

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Offering East Coast-style sub sandwiches named after New York City boroughs and landmarks. The Bronx, stacked with turkey and melted provolone cheese, is a tasty classic and the full-length sub could easily make three meals.

Noi: Thai 550 NW Franklin Ave. 541-647-6904. noithaicuisine.com. $$-$$$.

Oh, Noi, you had me at “Swimming Rama.” Voted Best Thai by Source readers, its Swimming Rama is a standout. So simple, yet elegant. Really, just four ingredients: Spinach softened by a quick sauté, coconut steamed rice, tender slabs of chicken and, oh the coup d’état, a creamy, rich peanut sauce (although if you are a spicy freak, Noi’s five-outof-five spiciness will hardly curl your hair). With statues and art shipped directly from Thailand, the ambiance is authentic.

Northside Bar and Grill: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 62860 Boyd Acres Rd. 541-383-0889. northsidebarfun.com. $.

This neighborhood bar features local brews, pub food and live music.

Old Towne Pizza: Pizza 118 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-318-9019. oldtownepizzabend.com. $$.

This midtown pizzeria serves up hot slices with classic toppings and full pies with four choices of crust thickness.

Old Mill Brew Werks:

Chef Rudy Garcia is a perennial favorite and stocks the menu with classy food, and the new venue—with a spectacular view of the Deschutes River and the Old Mill—make this a stellar brew pub.

Parrilla Grill: American, Asian, Mexican 635 NW 14th St. 541-617-9600. parrillagrillbend.com. $-$$.

FISH TACOS FISH TACOS FISH TACOS Hefe’s famous FIIIISSSSHHH TAAACCCOOS! Ok, we might be a little obsessed, but between that and a shockingly amazing and spicy clam chowder topped with salsa (don’t knock it till you’ve tried it, loved it, and ordered it 10 more times), not to mention the copious amounts of vegetarian friendly wraps, burritos and reasonably priced global fast food, Parrilla is one of our favorite après ski, lunch and just whenever we’re hungry spots. AND $1 PBR tallboys!

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Pastini Pastaria: Italian 375 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-749-1060. pastini.com. $$.

Pastini opened its first location in Portland in 2001 and grew to six locations in just a few years. The regional chain expanded to Bend’s Old Mill district a few years ago and has become a family staple. Turns out its timing was great. Pastini’s über-affordable pasta dishes arrived at a time when Bend diners were tightening a grip on their wallets. With nearly 40 different pasta dishes on the menu, many of which are under $10, Pastini has proven a nice alternative to higher-priced dining.

Pho Viet and Cafe: Vietnamese 1326 NE Third St. 541-382-2929. phovietandcafe.com. $$.

After introducing Pho to Central Oregon, opening a second restaurant in downtown (Sweet Saigon) and winning the Source’s pick for 2012 Rookie Restaurant of the year, we would say that owners Tan and Tammy Vo are doing pretty well for themselves.

With nearly a page of different rice noodle soup choices many of Tan’s recipes were learned growing up in his mother’s commercial kitchen in Saigon, and the duo spices up their menu with delicate, light but robust Vietnamese favorites such as lemongrass chicken, rice dishes, and vermicelli bowls.

Voted the Source’s Best Burger in 2013, this old-time Bend staple serves breakfast at both the original and westside locations. You can count on classic, hearty burgers at both joints.

Pizza Mondo: Pizza 811 NW Wall St. 541-330-9093. pizzamondobend.com. $-$$.

No greasy dough or stuffed crust shenanigans here!

Pizza Mondo has been serving up Bend’s most loved pizza since 1998 and it continues to do it their way, while keeping an eye on the needs of the pizza patron with options like gluten-free, home delivery, and well-loved After Mountain and Twilight Specials. All pies are hand tossed, made from scratch and baked to perfection in gas-fired hearth ovens. Carnivores and herbivores dine in harmony at Mondo as offerings are far from typical. The daily lunch special (a slice, salad and soda for $5.75) is a mid-day staple for the downtown crowd. While pizza is their thing, hot grinders, calzones, salads, and brownies also make mouths water. And, while you are cheating on your low-carb, gluten free diet of the week, add a garlic knot. Totally worth it!

Port of Subs: Deli/ Sandwich Shop 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. 541-388-1580. portofsubs.com. $.

This north side shop makes fresh subs, wraps and grillers sliced to order.

The Phoenix: Eclectic, Casual American, BBQ 594 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-317-0727. bendphoenix.com. $$.

Perched on Bend’s far eastside, the Phoenix has quietly built a reputation as a reliable dinner spot and go-to for couples looking for a decent entrée and a cocktail. However, with a comprehensive menu of American standards that are served up with an attention to detail not found in many of the corporate counterparts, The Phoenix is worth a look, especially when you’re trying to please diners of mixed ages and tastes. If you don’t mind dirtying your fingers, you can‘t go wrong with the honey chipotle rubbed baby back ribs.

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Bar / Pub / Lounge/Fine Dining, American 967 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5581. pinetavern.com. $$$.

Tradition is important, as proven by the continued success and longstanding excellence of the Pine Tavern, built in 1936. Traditional American dinner options executed with precision always adding a little something extra, entrees are accompanied by a mushroom demi-glace, balsamic reductions, and are always preceded by the Tavern’s signature scones and honey butter. Oh, the honey butter. The patio is unbeatable for spring and summer dining, overlooking the Deschutes.

Bar / Pub / Lounge 18575 SW Century Dr. 541-382-8711. seventhmountain.com. $.

Pisano’s Woodfired Pizza Pizza 64670 Strickler Ave. 541-312-9349. pisanosbend.com. $-$$.

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Riverside Market :

“The Market Where You Can Park It.” Laid back and welcoming with a list of regulars longer than a limb, this neighborhood market and public house is one of the most kid and dog friendly spots in town. With reasonably priced food and staple red-checkered plastic baskets, the menu and the service will remind you of home.

Portello Wine Café:

Roszak’s Fish House:

Bar / Pub / Lounge, European 2754 NW Crossing Dr. 541-385-1777. portellowinecafe.com. $-$$.

Offering an extensive international wine list, around a dozen beers, and a choice of paninis, bruschettas, cheeses, charcuterie, salads and sandwiches, Portello Wine Café is a lovely spot to have a light bite all year round. The menu features flavors from Italy, France and the Mediterranean. Patio seating and an airy, attractive interior of brick and cherry give Portello a Euro-industrial feel.

Pour House Grill Bar/Pub/Lounge, Contemporary Northwest 1085 SE 3rd St. 541-388-2337. thepourhousegrill.com. $-$$.

With savory ribs and a variety of excellent chicken wings sauce options, and a backdrop of five big TVs and smiling service, the Pour House is a go-to for watching the next big game, or just taking a break from healthy salads and carrot sticks. An accessible, and family friendly sports pub with great food.

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Round Table Pizza: Pizza 1552 NE 3rd St. 541-389-2963. roundtablepizza.com. $$.

Family-friendly Round Table has been serving innovative pizzas for over 51 years.

The Row at Tetherow: New American, Pacific Northwest 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-388-2582. tetherow.com. $$.

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Bar / Pub / Lounge, Fine Dining, New American 61615 Athletic Club Dr. 541-382-8769. athleticclubofbend.com. $$-$$$.

Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant & Lounge:

Schlotzsky’s Deli:

Chinese 61247 S Hwy 97. 541-389-9888. reddragonchineserestaurant.com. $$.

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With no discernable online presence and décor that looks like it might have been picked out in the mid-1980s, Roszak’s is an old-school establishment, and that’s the point. The prime rib is a staple on the menu, one that has been there since the restaurant was established in Red Oaks Square on Third Street in 1981. One of the few holdouts in the dining community sustaining through Bend’s myriad booms and busts, Roszak’s is a solid, reliable bet for a delicious, traditional meal.

A year old and in an unlikely location, Rat Hole Brewing has managed to gather its steady patrons.

A surprising southwest theme, the menu offers massive (seriously, two handed, if not two person) burritos, and unapologetic servings like pulled pork sliders with green chilies.

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American, Bar/Pub/Lounge, Seafood 1230 NE 3rd St. 541-382-3173. $-$$.

Yoga pants are totally acceptable dinner attire at this fine dining restaurant located in the Athletic Club of Bend, but that does not mean you will find anything less than top quality ingredients on the menu. Right or wrong, Scanlon’s menu, which is designed to fit a healthy lifestyle, analyzes the fat and calorie content of each dish right there in front of your drooling face.

Dishes are created from fresh, locally sourced and organically grown ingredients and while you can certainly keep it light with quinoa salad, seared tuna, and Pan Seared Scallops and Prawns, you can also ignore your conscience and go with your gut with a variety of burgers, flatbreads or the house-made Smoked Salmon Ravioli. Scanlon’s also serves up a full line of cocktails, and Northwest microbrews and wines. Check your little people into the Athletic Club’s Kids Club and finally, enjoy a proper date night!

Bar/Pub/Lounge 384 SW Upper Terrace Dr. 541-728-8034. ratholebrewpub.com. $-$$.

microbrews on tap, Northwest wines, plenty of parking and our relaxed

Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 285 NW Riverside Blvd. 541-289-0646. bendriversidemarket.com. $.

This locals-mostly pub underwent renovation last year and emerged with a new pub menu featuring higher-end entrees including a Rigatoni Bolognese and cherry smoked pork ribs. More on the traditional side, Platypus offers burgers and hot sandwiches. But beer is the main attraction with a 15-tap rotating selection and coolers full of choices upstairs in The Brew Shop.

Looking for a hidden corner of downtown to consume small plate after small plate of delicious world fusion cuisine, how about a $6 specialty mojito? If yes, Pure Kitchen is the place for you. If no, try the mass of other deep-fried menus in the downtown bar scene. Pure is something fresh and new, owners Krit Dangruenrat and wife Bua Karoon are New York City transplants aiming to bring a more diverse and less grease soaked vibe to downtown dining. Grilled pork salad, steamed dumplings and grilled tofu are all tops. For the less adventurous, they also offer taco combos.

Spectacular views of the Cascades, delicious cuisine, full bar, local

Bar/Pub/Lounge 2650 NE Division St. 541-550-7550. riverbendbrewing.com. $-$$.

Riverbend Brewing Sports Pub is the newest locale to take in a game while sipping on a craft brew. With a menu of standard pub fare (try the deep fried Twinkie!), Riverbend is family friendly until 11 pm everyday.

Bar / Pub / Lounge, Asian, Eclectic 550 NW Franklin Ave. Ste. 118. 541-383-8182.

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Artisan pies in the wood-fired tradition of Italy, Pisano’s may be in a new location, but continues to serve the same delicious, award winning pizzas.

Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 1203 NE 3rd St. 541-323-3282. platypuspubbend.com. $$.

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Whether it’s a happy hour snack after a day on the hill, a business lunch that requires a midday drink or a dinner with a date, the Rimrock Bar is the perfect mix of casual and upscale. With a specialty drink menu with fancy sippers like a Bailey’s Carmel Apple-tini or a Ginger Snap and a short list of fun appetizers from fish tacos to fries, this hidden, out of town gem is a great place to get away from the usual scenery.

Sandwich/ Deli 62080 NE 27th St. 541-317-5980. sholotzskysoregon.com. $.

Extremely generous portions of Szechuan, Hunan, Mongolian, Cantonese and American fare are served up in a casual environment.

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Seasons at Seventh Mountain Resort:

American 625 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-382-9234. redrobin.com. $-$$.

Pacific Northwest 18575 SW Century Dr. 541-693-9143.

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Red Robin serves up fresh made to order gourmet burgers, sandwiches and fries. With 18 burger combos, sandwiches, and tasty salads, everyone is sure to find something for a hearty American dinner.

The newly renovated and revised Seasons has changed its vibe from formal to approachable and not only caters to guests of the resorts but locals who want to drive 10 minutes up the beautiful Century Drive and feel like they are truly out of town. Seasons now serves mouthwatering Pacific Northwest fresh

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In February, when executive chef and part owner of 5 Fusion, Joe Kim, read the James Beard Foundation’s 20 nominees for the Best Chef in the Northwest, he did a quadruple take at his own name.

“It’s a big deal, because you don’t do anything for it. You don’t ask for it. They find you,” explained Kim, a Central Oregon native who this summer took over part ownership of the swank downtown sushi and so-much-more eatery. “Deep down, every chef wants that recognition, no matter how much they want to stay lowkey or hide in Bend and cook the food they want to cook. It makes me happy for everyone else, the other cooks here. They worked just as hard for it.”

Considered the Oscars of the food world, a nomination is an extremely impressive honor.

But Kim isn’t letting the accolade go to his head. He is constantly learning and encouraging his kitchen staff to do the same, going so far as to take the entire crew on a trip to the famed French Laundry in Yountville, Calif.

“That restaurant means a lot to me. Thomas Keller (the chef) is one of the people who inspires me. If you look closely, you’ll see a lot of him in my cooking,” explained Kim, who worked at the French Laundry before he moved back to Bend. “I wanted them [5 Fusion’s staff] to see that, because it inspired me so much. It’s a life-changing thing.”

Kim also recently returned from Chicago, where he worked with Chef Grant Achatz of Alinea, a restaurant recently voted the sixth best in the world by the prestigious Michelin Guide.

“It is the most intense kitchen I’ve ever been in,” said Kim. “It pushes you. No matter how good you are, you’re never good enough. My father was born in Japan, and that’s the mentality. Every day you work harder to be better at what you do. There’s no such thing as perfection.” cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Dinner prices have dropped drastically in the last year with more family friendly options like pizzas, sandos, and salads included on the menu.

You can still find an extensive wine list and traditional options like steaks and seafood as well. This is the place to chat it up with tourists from Sacramento in the bar and brag about how you actually live here!

Shinsei Sushi: Japanese, Sushi 63455 North Hwy. 97 541-306-3486. shinseibend.com. $$.

A good bet for weary shoppers. Shinsei is tucked in among other shops at Cascade Village Shopping Center and serves standard sushi rolls and drinks as well as non-traditional entrees (Shinsei pizza) and salads.

Sidelines Sports Bar: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 1020 NW Wall St. 541-385-8898. sidelines-bend.com. $-$$.

With over 30 flat screens, breakfast served every day, and friendly staff, this is the place to come watch the big game or grab a bloody to cure your hangover.

Swing by and see why Sidelines is voted Best Sports Bar in Bend year after year.

Silver Moon Brewing: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 24 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-388-8331. silvermoonbrewing.com. $$.

Made-in-Bend beer and daily specials. A great pub vibe and a newly renovated menu that includes brew house burgers and sandwiches, specialty pizzas and kids' options. Frequent live shows make Silver Moon ideal for a bite and a brew.

Slick’s Que Co.: American, BBQ 212 NE Revere Ave. 541-647-211. slicksqueco.com. $-$$ The authentic barbecue menu offers slow-smoked meats, sandwiches, salads, rubs and sauces made fresh daily and served up in a welcoming atmosphere. Using the “low and slow” smoking method and a signature brand of rubs and sauces, owner Roy Slicker is an expert on BBQ and serves as the President of the National BBQ Association.

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Latin American, Asian 937 NW Newport Ave. 541-390-0946. sporkbend.com. $-$$.

Chinese 1600 NE 3rd St. #97. 541-383-9033. bendchinese.com. $-$$.

Thai 745 NW Mt. Washington Dr. 541-633-7722. thaithaibend.com. $-$$.

Spork’s chefs whip up innovative rice bowls, Korean tacos, Thai-style salads, and more from their Newport Avenue location. The clean bohemian environment offers some of the best ambiance in town and the world-fusion meals, with locallysourced, fresh ingredients and unique, bright streetfood flavors that are top notch.

This family-owned restaurant serves highquality Chinese-inspired dishes with the freshest ingredients. Available for delivery.

This Northwest Crossing restaurant offers picturesque views of the Cascades and every Thai dish you could desire from satay chicken to drunken noodles. Delicious potatoes, carrots, onion and peanuts come drenched in creamy, soupy coconut milk curries.

Stars Cabaret: American 197 NE 3rd St. 541-388-4081. starscabaret.com. $-$$.

Winner of 2013 Best Guy’s Night Out (duh), also serves cheap lunch eats, ranging from the crispy chicken salad to the classic cheeseburger.

Summit Saloon & Stage: Bar/ Pub/ Lounge 125 NW Oregon Ave. 541-749-2440. summitsaloon.com. $$.

Great ales on draft, big salads, Downtowner sandwiches (including the delicious Boss Hog Pulled pork simmered in house-made BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar and red onion) and entrees like salmon and wild mushroom ravioli round out the options.

Super Burrito: Mexican 1133 NW Wall St. Ste. 101. 541-312-2009.

2100 NE Hwy 20. 541-388-5667. superburrito.com. $.

Often with soccer (er, futbol) games on TV, and with packed burritos (as the name suggests, and they deliver), Super Burrito is about as close as Bend gets to standard, authentic, no frills, plenty-of-taste Mexican food. East and west side locations.

Sweet Saigon Vietnamese 915 NW Wall St. 541-382-0772. sweetsaigon.com. $$.

Serving traditional S.E. Asian fare and the first to bring authentic Vietnamese food to Bend, Sweet Saigon offers a wide variety of flavorful Pho dishes, Vietnamese salads, and cold beers. Now serving a dim sum menu.

Taco Del Mar Mexican North side: 63455 N Hwy 97. 541-317-1112.

Westside: 320 SW Century Dr. 541-647-1043. tacodelmar.com. $.

A guilty pleasure, this franchise serves eminently likeable burritos and tacos. This is not adventurous eating, nor is it local, but it is easy to drown some of that guilt in the salsa bar.

Taco Salsa Mexican 1365 NW Galveston Ave. 541-318-6243.

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Open 24 hours, this Westside Mexican restaurant is grilling up authentic burritos and tacos all day and all night.

Taj Palace Restaurant: Indian 917 NW Wall St. 541-330-0774. tajpalacebend.com. $$.

The lunch buffet is a smorgasbord of authentic dishes like Tandoori chicken and Tikka Masala, along with vegetarian options like Aloo Saag (potatoes with spinach and spices) and Dal Curry (lentil-based vegetable curry). The Taj also has an extensive menu of classic Indian dishes from a variety of regions that can be ordered a la carte or in meal combos.

Tetherow Grill: New American, Pacific Northwest 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-2582. tetherow.com/bend-restaurant. $$-$$$.

Timbers: American 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr. Ste. 2. 541-383-3502.

On Facebook. $ Enjoy an awesome selection of appetizers along with local brews and mixed beverages at both east and south locations.

Tomo Japanese Restaurant: Japanese, Sushi 61160 S Hwy 97. 541-323-8888. bendsushi.com. $$.

TOMO is the perfect destination for a quick lunch or a romantic evening in the private tatami room.

Offering traditional and modern Japanese dishes from sushi and sashimi to noodles such as Udon and Ramen.

Toomie’s Thai Cuisine: Thai, Vegetarian/Vegan 119 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-388-5590. bendtakeout.com $-$$.

One of Central Oregon’s favorite Thai restaurants is busy for both lunch and dinner. Dinner is served family style with heaping portions of over 100 Thai classics such as salad with peanut dressing, chow mein, rice and entrees like curries or sweet and sour pork.

The environment at this course-side grill is that of a relaxing resort with outdoor seating in the summer and fireside tables during the winter months. Just a few of the items you’ll find on the locally focused menu are a savory grilled salmon, duck two ways glazed with IPA and a surf, turf and sky special.

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curries, crispy duck dishes and one of the best Tom Kha soups in town (Grandfather’s recipe). Brightly colored décor and the low exposed beam ceilings make the restaurant feel like the best kind of holein-the-wall.

Italian, Fine Dining 1444 NW College Way. 541-306-6825. trattoriasbandati.com. $$$.

We don’t just trust any Italian restaurant that makes its own gnocchi, but after watching Chef Juri Sbandati meticulously groom his dough and handroll the individual pieces of pasta with extreme care and attention to detail at last year’s Bite of Bend, we know he’s the real deal. Sbandati specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, importing the best that Italy has to offer and using the finest local produce and meats, insuring an incredible meal that fuses Central Oregon to Europe. Although pronunciation of this westside eatery may be a bit tricky, the authentic name is indicative of the authentic cuisine you’ll find inside. Chef Juri Sbandati was born and raised in Tuscany, but his menu focuses on all of Italy. Everything is delicious from the chef’s famous meatballs to the house-made pasta dishes and breads. The menu is small and specific, focused on serving the freshest seasonal dishes. Trattoria Sbandati was the Source’s Restaurant of the Year in 2011.

Tumalo Feed Company: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Steak, American 64619 W Hwy 20. Tumalo. 541-382-2202. tumalofeedcompany.com $$-$$$.

Giant portions of meaty steaks and all the fixins served family style is the name of the game at Tumalo Feed Company. Appetizers and dessert included in your meal. An excellent place to take outof-town guests for a little family friendly Western flair without going all the way to Sisters. Full bar with beer and wine available, too.

Versante Pizza 1005 NW Galveston Ave. 541-318-9177. versantepizza.com. $$.

This popular pizza joint is known for its cornmeal crusts and build-your-own-pie menu. Now located on Galveston, Versante is sure to reach a larger audience and become one of Bend’s favorite pie joints.

Wild Rose Thai 150 NW Oregon Ave. 541-382-0441 On Facebook. $-$$.

Sorry folks, no Pad Thai here. What you will find at Wild Rose is delicious and reasonably priced Northern Thai dishes, including house-made

Wubba’s Barbeque Shack: American 63055 Layton Ave. 541-213-2121. wubbasbbqshack.com. $-$$.

Authentic and traditional smoked BBQ using a combination of hickory, oak and apple wood to enhance full-flavored meats. Wubba’s specialty is dry rubs and a selection of bbq sauces made fresh daily.

Worthy Brewing: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Pacific Northwest 495 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-639-4776. worthybrewing.com. $-$$.

In the land of craft breweries that Bend has become, making a decent beer isn’t enough to get folks through the door of a brewery anymore. The yearold Worthy makes solid beer, American-style craft beers. The menu is pub food with a conscience.

Burgers and pizza, sure, but the fresh, sometimes local and organic ingredients are a nice touch. The beet salad is also one of the best in town. The sunny and bright dining area is made so by the west-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows. Throw in the large patio and fire pits and Bend’s newest brewery also just became one of the best spots to enjoy a summer sunset.

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails: Pacific Northwest, Fine Dining 919 NW Bond St. 541-312-2899. zydecokitchen.com. $$-$$$.

Arguably the most well-loved restaurant in town, and our 2014 restaurant of the year, the food, service and drinks at Zydeco are top-notch. Upscale sophistication, flawless dishes and top-shelf drinks, Bend would be hard pressed to do better. Fusing spicy Creole cuisine with elegant Northwest simplicity, the confident kitchen is consistently impressive.

The hip and modern ambiance adds to the effortless feel of the place. A popular dish is the deceptively simple, yet nuanced Shrimp Andouille and Crawfish Jambalaya. The grilled redfish and Zydeco’s take on the classic ribeye are standards and sure hits as well.

Powell Butte Brasada’s Range Restaurant & Bar: American, Pacific Northwest 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd. 866-373-4882. brasada.com/dining/range.restaurant. $$$.

The food is delicious, but the views, as seen from the expansive windows that look west upon the Cascades, are even more incredible. The dining area and bar inside the Central Oregon resort often features local and seasonal items.

Cascada at Pronghorn: Casual American 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr. 541-693-5300.

Pronghornclub.com/cascada. $$.

Offering a lineup of wines by the glass and a slate of fun cocktails, Cascada is the perfect spot to stop in at Pronghorn for an evening snack.

Chanterelle at Pronghorn: Pacific Northwest, Fine Dining 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr. 541-693-5300. pronghornclub.com/chanterelle. $$-$$$.

If you’re looking to get out of town for a delicious meal and some spectacular views, come here. Just east of Bend, this expansive golf resort’s fine dining restaurant, Chanterelle, is open on select nights for special dinners with a focus on sustainable ingredients served in a rustic, lodge setting, featuring a floor-toceiling fireplace. It’s one of the region’s most upscale dining experiences, with a focus on steaks, chops and seafood as well as unique pastas. Also has a wellcurated wine list. Reservations required.

Redmond Brickhouse Steak and Raw Bar: New American, Seafood, Steak 412 SW 6th St. 541-526-1782. brickhousesteakhouse.com. $$$.

The crown jewel at this sophisticated, rustic-meetscontemporary steak and seafood eatery is, obviously the steak. The all natural, Northwest-grown beef is from Snake River Farms and is some of the best in the region. The filet mignon is a favorite; order it with a sweet potato and maple butter. The high, exposed brick walls, long mahogany bar and four-tier liquor display will transport you out of Central Oregon and off to a metropolitan steakhouse.

Clock Tower Pub: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 2757 NW 7th St. 541-526-1871.

On Facebook. $-$$.

One of Redmond’s best sports bars. The food— basic burgers and sandwiches, get the job done.

Crack a cold one, order some fries and cheer on the Trailblazers.

Diego’s Spirit Kitchen: Southwestern 447 SW 6th St. 541-316-2002.

On Facebook. $$.

After four years of service in historic downtown Redmond, Diego’s Spirit Kitchen consistently produces delicious meals from scratch, which has earned it a loyal following. Most nights of the week, this narrow restaurant is packed with patrons, and there is no mystery in its appeal; Diego’s creative MexicanAmerican dishes are plentiful and scrumptious.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest: Pacific Northwest 7535 Falcon Crest Dr. Ste. 1. 541-548-4220. niblickandgreenes.com. $$.

This golf-themed pub offers a full dinner menu with an array of Northwest menu items, including steaks, pasta and seafood dishes. Finish it all off in style with Niblick’s famous homemade mud pie featuring Moose Tracks and Kona coffee ice cream with an Oreo crust.

Red Dog Depot: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 3716 SW 21st Pl. 541-923-6400. cascadelakes.com. $$.

Need a meal (and beer) close to the airport? This is your spot. The Redmond eatery welcomes all ages to play a game of pool or enjoy a tasty meal. With Oregon Lottery and video poker, five flat screen TVs, heated outside patio seating, a full bar and daily lunch/dinner specials, the Red Dog is the perfect pit stop prior to or after your flight.

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Red Martini, Wine Bar & Grill Bar/Pub/Lounge 509 SW Sixth St. 541-504-6424 On Facebook. $-$$.

Nestled in the heart of the Antique District in Historic Downtown Redmond, the Red Martini and Wine Bar is a modern restaurant with a slight Art Deco influence featuring seasonally driven, European infused New American cuisine, a dynamic selection of wines, and expertly crafted martinis from the classic to the modern ... all made with fresh ingredients. The interior design weaves a modern aesthetic through a historic brick Georgian architectural building, originally built in 1928. Come enjoy one of its specialty drinks and delicious cuisine!

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Seventh Street Brew House: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American 855 SW 7th St.. 541-923-1795. cascadelakes.com/pubs/7th-street. $-$$.

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This is the original member of the Cascade Lakes family. The old brew tank space lives on as a comfy lounge. Roll-away glass walls, outdoor picnic-table seating and horseshoe pits make a trip to the original location a must for any Cascade Lakes fan. Pub fare you’d expect—burgers, nachos, fresh salads— served with the beers you love.

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Sully’s Italian Restaurant: Italian 314 SW 5th St. 541-548-5483 sully.qwestoffice.net. $-$$.

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South Bend Bistro: New American 57080 West Mall Dr. 541-593-3007. southbendbistro.com. $$$.

At this fine dining establishment in Sunriver, chef Lars Johnson keeps his menu fresh and local, concentrating on steaks, pasta, fish and poultry prepared with French and Italian influences. An array of specials augment the menu each night, and desserts are excellent. It’s a little hard to find, but it’s a cozy spot with a friendly atmosphere and upscale food.

Mexican 291 E. Cascade Ave. 541-549-0777. losagavessisters.com. $$.

Los Agaves is Mexican comfort food, lovingly prepared by owner and chef Jimmy Fernandez, who has combined his passion for creating food with his love for people in this relaxing and comfortable Sisters restaurant that’s reminiscent of a Texas border town cantina.

Kokanee Café: Pacific Northwest 25545 SW Forest Service Rd., #1419.

Camp Sherman 541-595-6420. kokaneecafe.com. $$$.

Housed in a wooden cottage with a stone chimney and screened-in porch, just yards from the Metolius River, Kokanee Café in Camp Sherman is serene and rustic. Serving primarily Northwest-inspired meals focusing on fish, game and local ingredients.

The Owl’s Nest: Bar / Pub / Lounge 17600 Center Dr. 541-593-3790. sunriver-resort.com. $$$.

Casual lodge atmosphere with a wide variety of dishes.

Village Bar and Grill: New American, Bar / Pub / Lounge 57100 Mall Dr. 541-593-1100. sunrivervbag.com. $$.

Classy enough for business types, but affordable enough for most with the ultimate pub-style menu.

Every kind of burger, sandwich, salad or pub-style pasta dish you can think of grace the menu with a few surprises.

Terrebonne Pump House Bar & Grill: Bar / Pub / Lounge, Casual American, Seafood 8320 N Hwy 97. 541-548-4990.

On Facebook. $$.

A family-friendly restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Catch the Alaskan king crab feed and regular live music.

Terrebonne Depot: Pacific Northwest 400 NW Smith Rock Way. 541-548-5030. terrebonnedepot.com. $-$$.

A favorite of Smith Rock climbers, the Depot is located in a 100-plus-year-old former train station and offers fresh fusion food along-side a full bar filled with spirits as well as local and imported beers. The high ceilings, bright interior and friendly staff make dining at the depot a pleasure.

Three Creeks Brewing Co.: Bar / Pub / Lounge, American, 721 Desperado Ct. 541-549-1963. threecreeksbrewing.com. $$.

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The Meadows, Sunriver’s resort restaurant has a casually elegant atmosphere and a menu featuring Northwest ingredients. Chef Fabrice Beaudoin creates plates with his “home-grown” concept, emphasizing the freshest local sustainable and organic ingredients. Worth the drive from Bend for the breathtaking views of Mt. Bachelor, the Deschutes National Forest and Sunriver, all from your dinner table.

Sunriver has jumped aboard Central Oregon's micro brewing train, opening its first brewery last July, with five year-round house-made beers on tap and many more seasonal brews. A modern menu of delectable pub fare has vegetarian and gluten free menu items and a focus on locally sourced, fresh products.

Jen’s Garden offers a five or three-course prix-fixe menu of upscale French cuisine with a true finedining feel. Main course options vary seasonally but are always innovative and delicious. Dishes are available a la carte, but the prix-fixe menu is the way to really enjoy this little slice of Provence.

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With gorgeous mountain views and a farm-to-table dining experience, The Lodge at Black Butte Ranch offers old favorites like French onion soup and racks of lamb, but also more modern options like seafood misto and cous cous salad.

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Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with the bold Peruvian flair. Ceviche, chile relleno and the enormous margaritas are some of the favorites. Also one of the best tequila selections around.

Bar / Pub / Lounge 57100 Beaver Dr. 541-593-3007. sunriverbrewingcompany.com. $$.

Drop in and knock the dust off your boots at this quaint Sisters saloon. The dinner menu features five steak options, ribs, seafood and chicken dishes, burgers, and several Mexican dishes.

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