Focusing on one amazing business at a time, Local Spotlight brings you the stories behind our local food and drink scene. From farms to restaurants to craft producers, these blogs highlight the passion and creativity that make each business or organization stand out. It’s your inside scoop on the flavors and makers shaping our community!
Visit ShadowBuck Winery any day of the week to savor award-winning wines and experience the panoramic beauty of rolling vineyard-covered hills and majestic mountains surrounding the winery. Indulge in the finest wine with ShadowBuck’s superb wine collection.
Bistro 1907 at the historic Balch Hotel in Dufur held a soft opening earlier this spring that introduced guests to new Executive Chef Kevin West. West has developed seasonal dishes that are all about the Pacific Northwest flavors, including many that are specifically local to the Gorge…
Steve Bruere and Alan Busacca met in 2016 during a chance introduction while collaborating on a large agricultural asset outside of Walla Walla. Immediately, a strong friendship formed between them as they bonded through their love of the land and fine wine.
Farm Stand in The Dalles Opened its doors to the community for the first time on July 2nd. The farm-to-table deli and grocery store is located on Federal Street in the former The Dalles Chronicle building. Read the full article by Kelsie Cowart for the Columbia Gorge News.
Going to the Red Carpet Tavern for breakfast is like returning to the scene of the crime. Or so we’ve been told. We aren’t heavy drinkers ourselves… But, thank heavens, you won’t have to cook your relief breakfast yourself because we’ve found four places that can feed that queasy stomach and aching head on the morning after you’ve accidentally gone a bit overboard…
Confluence Café Creates Community Space in Lyle
Community is created through local connection and shared spaces, but what do neighborhoods without the opportunity to gather do to mingle? Lyle is a town residents might consider limiting in this way, lacking in spaces to gather and create friendships. Ali Hamerstadt and Matt Bynum are here to change that. Together they collaborated to open Confluence Café just off SR-14 in Lyle...
