From fondue and fall soups to pumpkin shakes and fresh-pressed cider, this week’s local roundup feels like autumn wrapped in a blanket. New releases, returning favorites, and harvest-season treats are popping up around Hood River and beyond. Here’s what’s happening this week…

Waffles, cider, pizza, and pumpkins — this week in Hood River and the Gorge is packed with fall flavor and festive events. Check out where to eat, sip, and celebrate the season.

October has arrived, and with it come new fall flavors, fresh harvests, and plenty of seasonal fun around the Gorge. Think chanterelles, cozy lattes, hearty specials, cider season, and pumpkin patch adventures. Here’s what’s on the menu this week, from limited specials to all-season menu additions and more.

Harvest is here! The temps are cooling down, the flavors are warming up, and the Gorge is full of fall favorites — from pumpkins to cider to chili. Here’s what’s happening this week around town.

Fall flavors are rolling in across the Gorge! From new beer releases to menus that highlight the season’s produce, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and fall harvest festivities, there are plenty of fresh and tasty options to explore this week.

The flavors of late summer are blending beautifully into fall here in the Gorge — from fresh-hop beers and refreshing Palomas to orchard fruit, cozy lattes, hearty barbecue, and a few Save-the-Dates. Here’s what’s new and worth checking out:

September kicks off this week’s Tidbits with hints of fall flavors, grape harvests, and plenty of Gorge happenings—from sweet choux pastries and spicy hot sauce to local festivals, farm-fresh fruit, and new specials and happy hours.

Labor Day weekend is here, and we have a lot to share! The Gorge is buzzing with celebrations, fresh releases, peak-season produce, and plenty of food and drink specials to savor. From Halibut tacos to heirloom pizzas, pickle-flavored popcorn and fruity delights, get ready for a busy and delicious Fall!

This week’s Tidbits is serving up a mix of sweet, savory, and celebratory finds across the Gorge. From churros and peach milkshakes to cider parties, orchard dinners, and a new brewery on the horizon—there’s plenty to taste and toast as summer winds down. 

From Lyle’s newly reopened wineries to peak-season peaches, garden-fresh dishes, and upcoming food and wine events, there’s no shortage of reasons to raise a glass, grab a fork, and savor what’s in season. Here’s the round-up…

We’re kicking things off this week with a big shoutout to our local farmers’ markets, because…It’s National Farmers Market Week!
Running August 3–9, this nationwide celebration honors the markets and organizations that keep our communities fed and connected. Plus, learn who’s serving tomato-inspired dishes, new seasonal sips, and food + wine events from Hood River to The Dalles.

Peach season is in full swing in the Gorge with fresh burrata dishes, donut peaches, and cobbler-ready fruit! This week’s Tidbits rounds up the juiciest seasonal eats, refreshing sips, summer salads, and a few can’t-miss foodie events to keep on your radar.

As the Burdoin Fire continues to affect the Lyle area, our hearts go out to all those impacted. This week’s Tidbits starts with gratitude for local helpers like Murphy’s in Bingen—and a roundup of comforting eats, seasonal bites, and local updates from across the Gorge. From hearty comfort food to light summer bites, this week highlights a new breakfast spot, plus a fresh pasta dish by Analemma Wines (pictured).

This week’s Thursday Tidbits is coming in hot with cool cocktails, waterfront dinners, brunch bites, peak-season peaches, and a catering option for your summer get-togethers. Cool off with mocktails, indulge in the savory seasonal dishes, and enjoy!

Garden goodies, golden-hour sips, and sweet summer flavors—this week brings plenty of reasons to get out and graze your way through the Gorge.

This week’s tidbits are full of summer flavors, new hours, holiday happenings + fireworks views. Here’s what’s cooking (and chilling) around the Gorge this Independence Day weekend.

From berry-packed cocktails and refreshing drinks to market treasures and dessert stars, here’s what’s fresh and happening in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.

Summer is officially here—and so is cherry season, holidays, and a fresh lineup of new sips and sandwiches. We start off with festive Juneteenth cookies from Dani’s Kitchen Shop, fire dancing and cherries with Solstice Pizza’s fan-favorite Country Girl Cherry Pizza, plus u-pick cherry spots and seasonal bites in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.

Father’s Day is around the corner, and we’re sharing a few local spots offering something extra to make the day special—think bold bites, killer brunches, summer sips, and, of course, strawberries!

In this week’s Tidbits, we’re tracking standout Loire Valley wine pours, cold shave ice, happy hours and fests, foraged flavors, and patio-perfect plates. Here’s the lowdown on the sensational seasonal spreads from the Hood River Valley to Lyle, WA, and beyond.