Bend has long been known as a place for outdoor adventure and lots of sunshine, not cutting-edge food and restaurants, but that’s starting to change. Chefs, restaurateurs, and critics are beginning to take notice of Bend’s exciting growth in the restaurant world. The meat-and-potatoes moniker is fading with the introduction of restaurants serving beautiful blackened redfish, Argentinian-style bratwursts, and unforgettable northern Thai delights. Below, find a list of killer spots to hit between hikes, ski trips, or days on the river. For those seeking a brew in one of the country’s best beer towns, this map of Bend’s finest breweries may be a better fit. Note that this list
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