Restaurants in Bend and Sunriver

In Bend -- For the best espresso in Bend, head to Thump Coffee, 25 NW Minnesota Ave. (tel. 541/388-0226; www.thumpcoffee.com), which is a block off Bond Street in downtown. Alternatively, try Bellatazza, 869 NW Wall St., # 101 (tel. 541/318-0606; www.bellatazza.com), for good espresso. For rustic bread and sandwiches, drop by Di Lusso Baking, 744 NW Bond St. (tel. 541/312-4036; www.dilusso.com). If it happens to be summer and you're craving a meal with an unforgettable view, head to Mount Bachelor (tel. 541/382-1709; www.mtbachelor.com) and take the chair lift up to the Pine Marten Lodge, where you can have lunch, dinner, or just drinks at Scapolo's, an Italian restaurant.

In Sunriver -- For the best views and food in Sunriver, make a reservation at the Meadows at the Lodge restaurant at Sunriver Lodge.