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    Great Food + Drink In The Gorge

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In Season: French Onion Soup
In Season: French Onion Soup

When the weather turns cold, nothing hits quite like a bowl of French Onion Soup. Slowly caramelized onions, rich broth, and that bubbly layer of melted cheese come together in the coziest, most comforting way. It’s simple, warm, and exactly what cold evenings call for. We are showcasing this French Onion Soup recipe created by local blogger and pub owner, Kacie McMackin, who brings a love of seasonal cooking and big, cozy flavors to every dish. Continue reading for the full recipe and tips…

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Thursday Tidbits
Thursday Tidbits
Thursday Tidbits

From Thanksgiving prep and holiday desserts to warm winter plates and seasonal drinks (including this hot Matcha special from Nativ Cafe in White Salmon), this week’s Tidbits is full of delicious things happening across the Gorge. Let’s get into it…

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Thursday Tidbits
Thursday Tidbits
Thursday Tidbits
Thursday Tidbits

Fall is folding into the holidays, and the Gorge is bursting with cozy flavors, festive menus, and fresh pours to keep you warm. Here’s what’s happening this week around Hood River, The Dalles, and beyond…

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Thursday Tidbits
Local Spotlight: Cups & Memories — A Different Kind of Pause in Hood River
Business Spotlight
Business Spotlight

“Some places don’t need to be explained; they need to be felt.” Cups & Memories (CyM) is one of those places. Opened on August 23rd, this new tea-forward spot sits in the old Lake Taco location between 12th and 13th Streets. Ironically, for a city known for its winds, CyM rests right in the “eye of the storm” — the calm spot in the middle of the Heights’ one-way island. Just far enough back from the road, the small, colorful building offers a still moment between the noise and the wind, with a cozy interior where time seems to slow the moment you walk in…

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@crushcidercafe and @monarca_mex_grill's weekend special is a warm, hearty bowl of Pozole, a traditional Mexican stew made with tender pork, hominy, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s the perfect comfort food to warm you up! 🌶️🍲 🕕 All weeken
This Thanksgiving, bring the farmers market home and fill your table with the flavors of the Gorge. Our friends at @gorgefarmercollective make it easy to order from over 35 local farms. Shop their online marketplace for vegetables, bread, flowers, p
Thursday Tidbits! 🥧 Holiday Pre-Orders and Thanksgiving Goodies: • @feastmkt — turkeys, sides & pies (order by Nov 17) (White Salmon) • @whitesalmonbaking — breads & desserts (order by Nov 23) (White Salmon) • @pi
Get cozy with a hot bowl of soup from @staveandstone. "If this isn’t soup weather, we don’t know what is! Check our posts for our soup of the week specials. Hours 12 - 6 pm Daily. 21 plus please." #staveandstonewinery #soupweat
@mthoodwinery invites you to cozy up with their Glacier Dessert Wine this November! "Made from our Estate Riesling grapes, this golden-hued beauty is rich, sweet, and perfectly balanced — ideal for holiday gatherings and gifting. 🍷🎁 Enj
Straight from @cafeenza: Delicious and hearty scratch-made corn chowder with chicken is our soup this week. Served with our fire-roasted toast and it’s only $4.75 for a cup. But wait! If you act now… kidding, kidding! #soupvibes #soupw
@fullsailbrewing Guess what's back? Our beloved Chicken Pot Pie! This is the ultimate comfort food, featuring house-made filling and topped with a fluffy buttermilk biscuit crust. Served with a mixed green salad, it's the perfect cozy meal.⁠ ⁠ The pe