Category Archives: Central Oregon

Local Bend Foodie BBQueer Bids Farewell

Goodbyes are always bittersweet- especially when the goodbye you’re saying is to Bend, OR. I was born and raised in this town. I’ve watched it grow from a small milling and farming community of 20,000 to a bustling, trendy mountain town with over 100,000 residents and a massive influx of seasonal tourists. Although I am…
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Welcome Spring! – Famished Fork April Issue

We announce the April 2022 edition of Famished Fork - The Eat Guide's monthly newsletter! Welcome Spring! We wish you a bright, warm, and beautiful Spring! Please get to know our featured foodie influencers and the freshest dishes in their local areas! This issue mostly features a guide on where to eat in Portland, Bend,…
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Where To Eat Thai Food in Bend, Oregon

When it comes to Thai food, if you find yourself on the “I’m particular” end of the spectrum or even downright snobby, you’ve come to the right article. Wild Rose stands above the fray as a bastion of exceptional cuisine among a landscape littered with heavily western-influenced, mediocre Thai food options. Inspired by the geographically…
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TheBurgerKingdom: Favorite Burger in Portland

I’ve been writing about burgers in the city of Portland for nearly a decade. I’ve seen highs, lows, fire, rain, and I even ate nothing but burgers for an entire month. HamMayBurgers, and it was my senior thesis at Portland State University. I’m always asked: “Nate, what’s your favorite burger in Portland?”  The quality of…
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BBQueer: An Unconventional Foodie – Bend, OR

Food brings people together and is one of the main pillars in culture, health, and relationships. I believe that the majority of people are severely undereducated when it comes to food, whether it’s how to cook it, where to eat it, and where to source it. My goal as a “foodie” (BBQueer)and food educator is…
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