Adventure Journal

The Best of Bend

Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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Italian

Pastini

Pastini offers their full wine list at 50% off the wine list price for takeout... Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.749.1060 https://www.pastini.com/locations/old-mill-district/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

5 Fusion melds Pacific Northwest ingredients into an Asian flavor profile. For example, ramen noodle... 821 NW Wall St, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97703 541.323.2328 http://www.5fusion.com/

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Specialty Food & Wine

Good Drop Wine Shoppe

Good Drop Wine Shoppe is offering specially selected holiday cases to go. All wines are... 147 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.410.1470 https://www.gooddropwineshoppe.com/newsite/

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Pizza

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut started in 1958 when two brothers from Kansas borrowed $600 from their mom... 740 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.1191 https://locations.pizzahut.com/or/bend/740-ne-3rd-st

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Pizza

Abby's Legendary Pizza

The Abby's Pizza Bend location is open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.... 1115 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.7372 http://bend.abbys.com/zgrid/proc/site/sitep.jsp

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Northwest Cuisine

Greg's Grill

Situated in the heart of the historic Old Mill District, Greg's Grill sits amidst the... Old Mill District, 395 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.2200 http://www.gregsgrill.com/Home/

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Pizza

Pizza Mondo

Pizza. People. Community. These are the main ingredients in the Pizza Mondo recipe. In 1996,... 811 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.330.9093 http://pizzamondobend.com/

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American

Baldy's Barbeque - Eastside

In a little red shack on the road to Mt. Bachelor you’ll see (and smell!)... 2670 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.4BBQ http://www.baldysbbq.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Hong Kong Restaurant

Bend has changed a lot in the last few decades, so it is always a... 530 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.8880 http://hkrestaurantbend.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Port of Subs

Just off Empire Ave on Bend's east side, Port of Subs serves up 18 "classic... 63056 Lower Meadow Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.1580 https://order.portofsubs.com/menu/port-subs-182

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American

Baldy's Barbeque - Westside

Baldy’s has been voted Bend’s Best Barbecue every single year since it opened back in... 235 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.RIBS http://www.baldysbbq.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

Ida's Cupcake Cafe - Too

At Ida's Cupcake Café, they may deal with sprinkles, frosting and celebrations all day, but... 1155 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97701 541.383.2345 http://www.idascupcakecafe.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Shinsei Sushi

Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center on Bend's north end you'll find Shinsei Sushi.... Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N Hwy 97, Suite 35, Bend, OR 97701 541.306.3486 http://www.shinseibend.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

Baskin Robbins

Looking for a frosty treat? Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty... 61535 S Hwy 97, #7 Bend, OR 97702 541.385.1811 https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en.html

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Northwest Cuisine

Jackson's Corner - Westside

When Jackson's Corner originally opened in the old Delaware Market building on Delaware Ave deep... 845 NW Delaware Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2198 http://www.jacksonscornerbend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Sora Sushi

The newest addition to Japanese cuisine in downtown Bend, try handmade nori rolls, sashimi, yakisoba... 744 NW Bond St, Suite C, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.3838 http://www.sorasushibend.com/

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Pizza

Bend Pizza Kitchen

Now offering Grab N Go with meat, veggie and vegan lasagna, eggplant parmesan, salads, soups,... 2755 NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.1819 http://www.bendpizzakitchen.com/

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American

Jake's Diner

We are a small local business that has been proud to serve our community for... 2210 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.0118 https://www.facebook.com/jakesdinerbend

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Fitness & Gyms

Sunny Yoga Kitchen

Sunny Yoga Kitchen in Bend's NorthWest Crossing community is a multi-functional space serving up healthy... 2748 NW Crossing Dr, Suite 120, Bend, OR 97703 541.678.3139 http://www.sunnyyogakitchen.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Boneyard Beer Pub

Started without any outside funding in an old auto shop in Bend's historic district in... 1955 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.7184 http://www.boneyardbeer.com

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Cafe & Deli

Jamba Juice - Forum Shopping Center

Jamba Juice started out back in 1990 as a little juice shop with a big... Forum Shopping Center, 2680 NE Hwy 20, Suite 360, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.1916 http://locations.jambajuice.com/ll/US/OR/Bend/2680-NE-Highway-20-Ste_-360

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Taj Palace Indian Cuisine

The Taj Palace in downtown Bend since 2003 calls itself a "Place Of Exotic Indian... 61247 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702 541.330.0774 http://www.tajpalacebend.us/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Chan's Chinese Restaurant

An institution of both the old Bend and new Bend dining scene, Chan's Chinese Restaurant... 1005 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.1725 http://www.chanschinese.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Jamba Juice - Cascade Village Shopping Center

Jamba Juice started out back in 1990 as a little juice shop with a big... Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N Hwy 97, Suite 72, Bend, OR 97701 541.647.2235 http://locations.jambajuice.com/ll/US/OR/Bend/63455-North-Highway-97*

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Farm To Table

Tim Garling's Jackalope Grill

The Jackalope Grill, located in downtown Bend on Lava Road between Minnesota and Oregon Streets... 750 NW Lava Rd, Suite 139, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.8435 http://www.jackalopegrill.com/

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Mexican

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened in Bend and provides a fast food version of the healthy... 222 NE Emerson Ave, Ste 100, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.4295 https://www.chipotle.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Jimmy John's - Old Mill District

Jimmy John Liautaud (yes, there is a real guy really named Jimmy John) opened the... Old Mill District, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.633.7224 https://www.jimmyjohns.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Togo's Sandwiches

Located north Bend in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Togo's Sandwiches serves up big, fresh,... 63455 N Hwy 97, Suite 56, Bend OR 97701 541.647.1118 https://www.togos.com/locations/bend/63455-north-highway-97

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Bakery & Dessert

Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt - Westside

Consistently voted one of the best places in Bend to get dessert, Cuppa Yo is... 937 NW Newport Ave, #110, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6993 https://www.cuppayo.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Jimmy John's - North

Jimmy John Liautaud (yes, there is a real guy really named Jimmy John) opened the... 20365 Empire Blvd, #110, Bend, OR 97701 541.389.9100 https://www.jimmyjohns.com/

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Italian

Trattoria Sbandati

Dinner at Trattoria Sbandati off of Mt. Washington Drive in northwest Bend is a truly... 1444 NW College Wy, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6825 http://trattoriasbandati.com/

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