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Note: Prices, availability and hours of operation are subject to change.

DRIVE-THROUGH THAI

This drive-through food truck with friendly staff offers a rotating assortment of five to seven daily entrees, served with a side of rice. Staff picks: Red Curry Pumpkin Chicken and Stir Fried Thai Basil Beef.

Dining deal: $9

A Taste of Thailand

696 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend

541-815-0180

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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SUSHI SAVER

Save on all the colorful sushi (and dessert) plates gliding by on the carousel during happy hour. Staff pick: Shrimp Tempura Roll.

Dining deal: $1.95 to $2.85

Sora Sushi

744 NW Bond St., Suite C, Bend

541-316-7050

3853 SW 21st Suite 109, Redmond

541-923-9867

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; All day Sunday

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JUMP START YOUR DAY

From the breakfast menu at this Sunriver hot spot, enjoy the hearty ham & Swiss omelet with sauteed mushrooms, toast and savory Sintra potatoes.

Dining deal: $10

Café Sintra

7 Ponderosa Road, Sunriver

541-593-1222

Hours: 7 to 11:30 a.m. daily

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FLYING HIGH

Head upstairs at the Bend municipal airport terminal for the Dawn Patrol Breakfast Sandwich. It features a toasted English muffin with a choice of bacon, ham, sausage, sliced chicken breast or pulled pork, plus a scrambled egg patty and cheese.

Dining deal: $7.50

The Pickled Pig BBQ & Cafe

63136 Powell Butte Highway, Bend

541-797-6136

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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BOWLED OVER

Enjoy a traditional Japanese bowl filled with chicken curry or stir-fried garden vegetables and a special sauce served over white rice.

Dining deal: $10

Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen

1375 SE Wilson Ave., Suite 105, Bend

541-323-3357

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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DELI-CIOUS

Grab a tasty meal and hit the road. This truck stop offers five deli combo meals with an entree, side and soda. Staff pick: deli sandwich with chips and bean and cheese burrito with potato wedges.

Dining deal: $3.25 to $7.99

Plateau Travel Plaza

215 NW Cherry Lane, Madras

541-777-2815

Hours: 24 hours, daily

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GO WILD

Choose among a large variety of bargain-priced lunch plates and bowls. Staff pick: Tamarind Chicken served with steamed broccoli, carrots and white or brown rice.

Dining deal: $6 to $9

Wild Rose

150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend

541-382-0441

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday

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SISTERS SAVINGS

The daily special includes a slice of pizza (available options vary), small house salad and a soda. The traditionally prepared pizzas are hand-tossed and baked in slate ovens.

Dining deal: $8

Martolli’s of Sisters

220 West Cascade Ave., Sisters

541-549-8356

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday