Thursday Tidbits
Two top celebrations anchor this Thursday’s tidbits: It’s the Lunar New Year AND the beginning of the Graze the Gorge event sponsored by Chefs Warehouse. Find out how you can help fight food insecurity by supporting local restaurants, plus who’s got great specials, who has fresh new pastries, and who is taking winter breaks and why.
The Lunar New Year celebrations began on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. Orange Cuisine food truck in the Heights will offer their signature Orange Chicken dish for $11, February 1st-4th, in celebration.
The Graze the Gorge event starts this Saturday, February 1st – Friday, February 14th!
Eat at participating Gorge Area restaurants, breweries, and wineries, choose their highlighted special during the above dates, and a percentage of sales will go to the Gorge Grown Food Network to help fight food insecurity. Here’s the list (and the special):
Celilo Restaurant (The Celilo Burger)
Confluence Café (The Confluence Muffin)
pFriem Family Brewers (The Reuben Sandwich)
Ridge of Wonders Wine (Caviar + Tinned Fish)
Solstice Wood Fire Pizza (Fig + Pancetta Pizza, Special Cocktails + N/A Beverage)
Feast Market (Grilled Spanish Octopus, Chimmichurri, Marcona Almonds)
White Salmon Baking Co. (Meatball sub + a Special Pastry)
COR Cellars (Burger Pop-up on Saturday 2/8)
Pine Street Bakery (Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake with Salted Caramel)
Double Mountain Hood River (Loaded Pretzel Bites)
Friday, January 31st, hit up Backwoods Brewing in Carson, WA, for a mouthwatering burger and a ROOT BEER. On the last Friday of every month, the Backwoods Pub in Carson releases a beer & burger special, donating a percentage of sales to the Backwoods Foundation in support of their mission to feed children in the community who are experiencing food instability.
This weekend (2/1 & 2/2), hit the slopes and listen to some great music sponsored by Everybody’s Brewing! Head up to the Vertical for incredible views and delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks, and tunes from 3-6 pm for @tonysmileymusic on 2/1 & The Honeyjays 2/2.
Annalemma Wines will feature winter lunches at the winery on Saturdays in February. Enjoy house-made soup and sandwiches paired with pours of Mencia. They’ll also be at Treebird Market on February 2nd from 1-5 pm for complimentary tastes of some of their Mosier favorites.
While we have been on a breakfast kick, Baseline Biscuits caters breakfast too! Whether you are looking for a full spread or simply their tasty biscuits and gravy, they offer an affordable food option for those hosting and planning parties. Click here to inquire about catering options for your next event.
The Big River Grill in Stevenson mentioned on Facebook that they have steaks for preorder for your Valentine’s Day dinner. On Sundays, starting at 4 p.m., they also feature a Prime Rib Night.
AniChe Cellars will be open late on Fridays from 2-8 pm for their Unusual Pairings event that features elevated food pairings for the adventurous! On Friday the 14th, bring your special someone to celebrate Valentine's Day!
Le Double Trouble Wine Co. is having Pasta Night this Sunday, February 2nd, starting at 5 pm.
Packer Orchards has **Apple Bread** for sale for a limited time! Made with orchard-fresh apples and baked to perfection in their farm kitchen.
Apple Valley Country Store has Huckleberry hand pies for sale! OPEN 10 am to 4 pm
Friday to Sunday.
New happenings and closures:
Hood River Farmers Market is back in action this Saturday! Come on down to scoop up some local food and community feels.
Celilo Restaurant is closing for a winter break but will be back open on February 5th.
Riverside Restaurant’s dining room will be under construction this Valentine’s Day, and they hope that if you still decide to join them for a special evening, their dishes, service, and the view of your loved one will make up for the not-so-riverside-view.
River Daze Café will be closing for the month of February to remodel and expand its kitchen and front counter layout.
We can’t wait to see the changes!
Thanks for following along, and Gong Xi Fa Cai!
