This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 27, 2016

CHASE AWAY THE BLUES

The daily blue plate special varies at this downtown Bend institution with offerings such as barbecue country style ribs with fries and coleslaw, salmon cakes with arugula salad and many more.

Lunch deal = $9.95

Pine Tavern Restaurant and Bar

967 NW Brooks St., Bend

541-382-5581

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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WHILE YOU’RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The grilled caprese sandwich features fresh basil, tomatoes, provolone, balsamic vinaigrette and a roasted red pepper pesto on rosemary bread, served with a choice of rosemary fries, fresh fruit or cottage cheese. Substitute a salad or cup of soup for $1 more.

Lunch deal = $9

One Street Down Cafe

124 SW Seventh St., Redmond

541-647-2341

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

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A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME

The burrito at this food cart-turned-neighborhood-bar-and-hangout includes caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, cheddar, egg, black beans, potato fries, crema, salsa and a little tortilla chip crunch wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Yep — it’s as big as it sounds!

Deal = $9

The Brown Owl

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend

541-797-6581

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

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CAN’T BEAT A CLASSIC

As temperatures drop, warm up with a hearty combo from this food truck featuring a classic grilled cheese sandwich made with cheddar and a cup of creamy tomato soup. Add a soda for $1 more.

Lunch deal = $8

The Bend Soup Company

30 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-200-5058

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

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HOT OFF THE HIBACHI

Watch the hibachi lunch cooked right in front of you with your choice of chicken, calamari, shrimp, salmon or vegetables served with soup, salad and steamed rice. Substitute fried rice for $1.95 more.

Lunch deal = $8.95 to $9.95

Okawa Steak House & Sushi

1180 SE Third St., Bend

541-640-8056

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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FOODIES’ FAVORITE

One of the best deals on the menu at this creative eatery is the chicken salad sandwich with organic apples, celery, cranberries, walnuts and greens on whole wheat sourdough with a choice of chips, side salad or pasta salad.

Lunch deal = $10

Jackson’s Corner

845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend

541-647-2198

1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend

541-382-1751

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

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VALUE COMBO

Make your own Mexican lunch combination with two items served with your choice of meat plus rice and beans. Selections include tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, tostadas, chile relleno or tamales. Add a third item for $5 more.

Lunch deal = $10

Madaline’s Grill

2414 S U.S. Highway 97, Redmond

541-548-9964

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

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GO WILD

Enjoy northern Thai dishes such as khao soi curry with egg noodles, onion and pickled cabbage in coconut curry broth with crispy noodles, cilantro, lime and your choice of meat or tofu.

Lunch deal = $6 to $9

Wild Rose

150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend

541-382-0441

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily