Chocolate mousse returns, summer cocktails take their final bow, and soup season gets going around the Gorge. Plus, Grasslands’ last Sunday service, a marigold-filled weekend, and an apple sundae worth a stop in Troutdale.

Harvest Fest is back on the waterfront this weekend; Halloween cookies are making an appearance, and there’s plenty of good food to work into your plans. This week’s Tidbits include a seasonal salad send-off, a pumpkin deal, and a few reasons to make a day of it in Hood River.

October brings pumpkin pastries, seasonal soups, apple picking, orchard celebrations, winemaker dinners, and plenty of fall festivals throughout the Gorge.

Grapes, fresh hops, apples, and pears are rolling in across the Gorge, while fall specials start sneaking onto local menus. Here’s what to sip, pick, and eat this week.

There’s a lot to squeeze into this week’s Tidbits! A new Italian spot has opened in The Dalles, heirloom tomatoes are still making the rounds, fall treats are starting to show up, wine harvest is underway and September’s event calendar is getting busy. Let’s get into it.

Late summer is still going strong in the Columbia River Gorge, with peaches, heirloom tomatoes, new beers and drinks, U-pick apples and pears, and plenty of restaurant finds — plus bittersweet news from a longtime Hood River favorite.

Mid-August brings PCT Days, anniversary celebrations, new wine releases, summer menu specials, and an early start to pear season around the Columbia River Gorge, plus local businesses showing their support for firefighters and first responders.

Late-summer refreshers, peaches on pizza, seasonal desserts, fresh beer releases, a new wine shop location, and plenty of indoor spots to escape the smoke. Here's what's happening around Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge this week.

Peak peach season has arrived! From donut peaches and berry milkshakes to fresh summer cocktails, local farm ingredients, barbecue, pizza, wine, and plenty of weekend treats, here's what's tasting good around the Columbia River Gorge this week.

If you've been waiting for peak summer eating, this is it. Heirloom tomatoes are taking center stage, peaches are arriving, refreshing drinks are everywhere, and local kitchens are making the most of the season. Here's what caught our eye this week.

Mid-July is one of the tastiest times to be in the Columbia River Gorge. Cherries are still going strong, lavender is in bloom, peaches have arrived, heirloom tomatoes are finding their way onto local menus, and fruit stands are overflowing with fresh-picked favorites. Here's what's happening around the Gorge this week.

Summer is hitting its stride across the Columbia River Gorge, and so are the seasonal menus. This week's Thursday Tidbits is full of cherry-inspired treats, early peaches, new wines, creative summer dishes, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore local restaurants, wineries, breweries, orchards, and coffee shops.

Here's what's happening around the Gorge this week.

Summer has settled into the Gorge, bringing cherry season, cool drinks, patio dining, and plenty of delicious reasons to get out this weekend. Here's what's happening around the local food scene this week.

Summer arrives in the Gorge with popsicles, oysters, pie cherries, strawberry milkshakes, vegan cookies, pizza night, and colorful new cocktails. Just in time for Father’s Day and the solstice. Here's what's happening this week around Hood River and beyond.

From worldly tacos, handcrafted popsicles, fresh cherries, U-pick strawberries, ice cream to Father's Day brunches and SausageFest, this week's Tidbits are full of early-summer food finds and weekend adventures….

Strawberries, cookies, ice cream, and cool summer drinks are taking center stage in this week's Thursday Tidbits. From Mookie's opening in downtown Hood River to fresh strawberry desserts, U-pick berries, and frozen treats around the Gorge, summer is starting to look pretty sweet.

Smoked prime rib stroganoff, strawberry rhubarb cruffins, Greek street food pop-ups, fresh spring produce, and a barrel-aged beer + bread pudding pairing worth planning around — this week’s Thursday Tidbits is full of reasons to eat your way through the Gorge.