Acclaimed Kerns-neighborhood pizzeria Ken’s Artisan Pizza plans to open its second location in Bend this November. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant will open in downtown Bend’s historic Downing Hotel building.
James Beard Award-winner Ken Forkish opened the wood-fired pizzeria in 2006, making 12-inch pies with slow-fermented dough and hand-stretched mozzarella. Forkish sold the restaurant to Carina Lounge owner Peter Kost in 2022 upon his retirement. The new Bend restaurant will use the same Le Panyol oven as the Portland location. Ken’s was recently named the fifth best pizzeria in the United States in 2024 by the Naples-based 50 Top Pizza. Ken’s Artisan Pizza Bend will be located at 1033 NW
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