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COME INTO THE KITCHEN

Enjoy a cheeseburger or veggie burger served with your choice of fries, potato salad, soup, coleslaw or noodle salad in the welcoming environs of this quaint, converted house.

Dining deal: $9.95

Christie’s Kitchen

614 NW Cedar Ave., Redmond

541-923-8878

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday

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HAIL CAESAR

The half Caesar salad makes an ample lunch with marinated chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, roasted tomato, Parmesan cheese, lemon and Caesar dressing. Pay $2.50 more for the full size salad.

Dining deal: $8

Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery

1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., Bend

541-322-8778

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

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LUCK OF THE IRISH

Try the Irish stew with its generous portion of slow-cooked sirloin chunks and vegetables in a beef and Guinness broth, served with a house salad and garlic bread.

Dining deal: $9.95

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar

1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend

541-389-5625

Hours: 10 a.m. to close Monday to Friday; noon to close Saturday and Sunday

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THIRSTY THURSDAY

Circle Thursday on your calendar and head to Juniper Golf Course for a great deal on an original flame-grilled burger topped with your choice of cheese, all the fixings and served with fries and a 16-ounce draft beer.

Dining deal: $10

The View Tap & Grill

1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond

541-548-3121, ext. 1

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday only

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY

A small but delicious selection of sandwiches are served throughout the day. Staff pick: The Croque-Monsieur with ham, gruyere, bechamel and stone ground mustard, served on riche brioche bread.

Dining deal: $8.50 to $9.50

The Sparrow Bakery

Two locations in Bend

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Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily (Scott St.); 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Northwest Crossing)

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A THAI-RRIFIC LUNCH

The lunch menu features 35 different Thai dishes, most served with rice, noodles or salad. Staff pick: Drunken Noodle with a choice of beef, chicken or pork.

Dining deal: $6.95 to $8.95

Toomie’s Thai Cuisine

119 Northwest Minnesota Ave., Bend

541-388-5590

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH OR DINNER

The Breakfast All Day Sando includes pork belly, fried egg, cheddar, pesto aioli and double mustard on a Foxtail Bakeshop croissant.

Dining deal: $9

The Brown Owl

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 120, Bend

541-797-6581

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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A GARDEN PARTY

The daily luncheon menu offers 47 entrees served with steamed or pork fried rice and crab puffs or an egg roll. Staff picks: sesame chicken, shrimp chow mein and broccoli beef.

Dining deal: $7.50

Cindy’s Chinese Garden

1362 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond

541-923-9928

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily