About this blog
Hi there and welcome to Hood River Eats. I made this blog specifically to share what's going on with local food makers (in Hood River, OR) during the pandemic, for instance what specials they have and what cool things they're doing. If you are a local maker or owner and have something you would like to share, drop me a message at haskinm@gmail.com.
Melissa Haskin, Founder
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am an editor based in the Gorge. I work with individuals on their resumes, edit documents for businesses, and even edit scholarly papers like dissertations and theses. You can find out more about me at melissa-haskin.com. In a former life, I wrote about food for magazines and newspapers like Cooking Light, Men's Health, the Statesman Journal, Eugene Magazine, and others. My byline has appeared in many national and local magazines, newspapers, and books. Most recently, I served as a proofreader for “Home Winemaking: The Simple Way to Make Delicious Wine,” by Jack Keller.
I will update this blog as much as possible but I'll probably miss some stuff! Help me stay on top of it by dropping me a line if you know of anything you'd like to share (for instance a deal you heard of or a once-a-week special you love).
I will update this blog as much as possible but I'll probably miss some stuff! Help me stay on top of it by dropping me a line if you know of anything you'd like to share (for instance a deal you heard of or a once-a-week special you love).
Friends of Hood River Eats
Hood River Eats gets by with a little help from friends. Many thanks to the following individuals that help Hood River Eats stay up-to-date:
- Michelle M. -- A Portland-native, Michelle is passionate about finding good eats.
- John K. -- Also a Portland-native, John spent almost a decade in St. Louis before finding his way back to the Northwest. He often volunteers for the hard, hard work of eating and taking photos and then letting Melissa steal them.
- Maurice M. -- An East-coast transplant heavily involved in the HR community. He joins us on eating adventures, alerts us to new eateries, and donates his time and photos. Thanks Maurice!
- Mark P. -- An avid home cook, Mark helps us by telling us when our web links are wrong 😂😂😂. He also accompanies us on food adventures and helps us brainstorm what's next for Hood River Eats -- like a button that will pick somewhere for you to eat in town when you hit it.
Want to be a friend of Hood River Eats?
Volunteer positions: We love when other people eat something cool and tag us on social so we can re-post. We also need help staying up to date! If you know of any new restaurants opening, any menu changes, or any cool specials, send us a message. Thank you!
Paid positions: Right now, we're looking to hire an intern or writer. We pay industry standard rates. We could also use someone with tech skills to help us build some interactive content/maps. Drop us a line here.
Volunteer positions: We love when other people eat something cool and tag us on social so we can re-post. We also need help staying up to date! If you know of any new restaurants opening, any menu changes, or any cool specials, send us a message. Thank you!
Paid positions: Right now, we're looking to hire an intern or writer. We pay industry standard rates. We could also use someone with tech skills to help us build some interactive content/maps. Drop us a line here.
Help Support this Blog!
This blog is a passion project funded by Melissa. Each week, Melissa spends 3-5 hours chasing stories and buying food to take photos. You can support Hood River Eats by donating $1, $5, or $20 to Melissa's beer and food fund, by sharing the word about her work, or by sending in whatever info you know about what's going on with the food scene in HR.
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