Thursday Tidbits
Welcome to this week’s tidbits! Where cheese is the bee’s knees, tasty feasts are highlighted, a new restaurant is open in Hood River, and a farm co-op highlights a salad with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy!
The second annual Great Gorge Melt is going on right now. Throughout March, local participating restaurants serve up their take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich or quesadilla. When you purchase one of these dishes, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to Columbia Gorge Food Bank to support hunger relief in Hood River County and nearby Wasco and Sherman Counties. See the list of participating restaurants here.
Local Chef Anthony Dao of @dao_deli is in the latest issue of The Gorge Magazine. Check it out in stands or online!
Stoked Coffee Roasters has fresh breakfast sandwiches! Choose from vegetarian, bacon, or sausage. Come on down to the waterfront and try one!
Rivertap Pub in The Dalles will begin opening 7-days a week on Monday, March 10th. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Smokewring BBQ in the Dalles is back open for the season, Monday-Friday 11-5, Ribs on Fridays. Instagram.
Big Jim’s Drive In is now open in Hood River! They’ve taken over the former Ranch Drive-In and offer fresh, made-to-order meals while keeping the nostalgia alive. Stop by for a burger, fries, or a hand-spun milkshake, and check out the new spot!
1950 12th St, Hood River, OR.
Henni’s in White Salmon is hosting a special Monday feast on March 17th with Marianna Annio of Pietraventosa featuring her exceptional organic wines from Puglia, Italy. Join them for Primitivo! Tastes of Puglia, where Chef Christiaan will prepare a delicious lineup of specialty bites from Bombettas (grilled pork & cheese wrapped in prosciutto) to Orecchiette Pasta with Sunday Sauce, Beef Braciole with Braised Greens, and Dolce & Amaro dessert. Don’t miss out!
Wine Club pickups are underway at Domaine Pouillon, with a special Club weekend planned for March 22-23. Don’t forget about their three-course prix-fixe menu with Chef Kelly Alexander on Friday nights from 5-8 at the bistro: 34 State St. Lyle, WA. 509-281-9191.
Gorge Farmer Collective recently shared a beautiful image of a breakfast Salad featuring lettuce by 3 Corners Farm. Gorge Farmer Collective is a co-op-owned online marketplace offering food from dozens of Gorge-area farmers. Buying from the collective supports local agriculture.
Springtime invites planning time for parties and gatherings, including weddings. Recently, we mentioned a few cake makers in town, here are a couple more:
Cakes In The Hood makes beautiful cakes and cupcakes for all occasions.
Fleur Cakes makes a wide selection of pies, custom desserts, and stunning and delightful wedding cakes.
Thank you, as always, for following along! Enjoy the sunshine while you can!