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Belly-warming good

When chilly weather is topped with snow, a warm meal might be a lunchtime requirement. Chan’s can help. The lunch menu has more than 20 choices for less than $10. Staff picks: Mongolian chicken over rice or Szechuan beef with rice and a vegetable egg roll.

Deal: $8.25

Chan’s

1005 SE Third St., Bend

541-389-1725

chanschinese.com

Lunch with Louie

Big days call for big burritos, and chances are Longboard Louie’s has a flour tortilla filling fit for the occasion. Choose from a wide variety including salmon, shrimp, beef, chicken or veggies.

Deal: $7.50 to $9.25

Longboard Louie’s

62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend

541-383-5889

longboardlouies.com

Dad knows best

A Prineville hometown favorite, Dad’s Cafe, offers delicious homemade pies and terrific burgers, plus much more. Stop in for the daily special: 1/2 cold sandwich, homemade soup and fries, and Dad will put it together special just for you.

Deal: $7.25

Dad’s Place

229 N. Main St., Prineville

541-447-7059

facebook.com/Dads-Place-115966725092361/

The good stuff

Pick a sausage, any kind of sausage: rabbit, alligator, wild boar, smoked apple, a British banger, to name a few; pick two toppings from a variety of options and one sauce, such as the restaurant’s house-made chimichurri, and the staff at Bangers & Brews will nestle it into a soft bun for a satisfying if not outstanding sausage sandwich. Staff picks: Chicken basil, black pepper/garlic and hot andouille

Deal: $8.25 to $9.85, add fries for $2 to $3

Bangers & Brews

1288 SW Simpson Ave. Suite A, Bend

541-389-2050

bangersandbrews.com