Dining

According to Gourmet magazine, there’s a new group of sophisticated restaurateurs residing in Central Oregon. These are chefs who have been-there-done-that in the big city and are now choosing to ply their trade in a town where quality of life means as much as the quality of their sauces.

What Locals Know:

For lively, downtown nightlife, try Merenda or the latest hotspot — a sushi restaurant named Deep. For a quieter, more intimate meal, try Cork, Bluefish Bistro or cozy Ariana. Season’s at the Seventh Mountain Resort serves a spectacular Sunday Brunch — and it’s right next door to PointsWest.