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Thursday Tidbits
The flavors of late summer are blending beautifully into fall here in the Gorge — from fresh-hop beers and refreshing Palomas to orchard fruit, cozy lattes, hearty barbecue, and a few Save-the-Dates. Here’s what’s new and worth checking out:
Thursday Tidbits
September kicks off this week’s Tidbits with hints of fall flavors, grape harvests, and plenty of Gorge happenings—from sweet choux pastries and spicy hot sauce to local festivals, farm-fresh fruit, and new specials and happy hours.
Thursday Tidbits
Labor Day weekend is here, and we have a lot to share! The Gorge is buzzing with celebrations, fresh releases, peak-season produce, and plenty of food and drink specials to savor. From Halibut tacos to heirloom pizzas, pickle-flavored popcorn and fruity delights, get ready for a busy and delicious Fall!
Thursday Tidbits
This week’s Tidbits is serving up a mix of sweet, savory, and celebratory finds across the Gorge. From churros and peach milkshakes to cider parties, orchard dinners, and a new brewery on the horizon—there’s plenty to taste and toast as summer winds down.
Thursday Tidbits
From Lyle’s newly reopened wineries to peak-season peaches, garden-fresh dishes, and upcoming food and wine events, there’s no shortage of reasons to raise a glass, grab a fork, and savor what’s in season. Here’s the round-up…
Thursday Tidbits
We’re kicking things off this week with a big shoutout to our local farmers’ markets, because…It’s National Farmers Market Week!
Running August 3–9, this nationwide celebration honors the markets and organizations that keep our communities fed and connected. Plus, learn who’s serving tomato-inspired dishes, new seasonal sips, and food + wine events from Hood River to The Dalles.
Thursday Tidbits
Peach season is in full swing in the Gorge with fresh burrata dishes, donut peaches, and cobbler-ready fruit! This week’s Tidbits rounds up the juiciest seasonal eats, refreshing sips, summer salads, and a few can’t-miss foodie events to keep on your radar.
Thursday Tidbits
As the Burdoin Fire continues to affect the Lyle area, our hearts go out to all those impacted. This week’s Tidbits starts with gratitude for local helpers like Murphy’s in Bingen—and a roundup of comforting eats, seasonal bites, and local updates from across the Gorge. From hearty comfort food to light summer bites, this week highlights a new breakfast spot, plus a fresh pasta dish by Analemma Wines (pictured).
Thursday Tidbits
This week’s Thursday Tidbits is coming in hot with cool cocktails, waterfront dinners, brunch bites, peak-season peaches, and a catering option for your summer get-togethers. Cool off with mocktails, indulge in the savory seasonal dishes, and enjoy!
Thursdays Tidbits
Garden goodies, golden-hour sips, and sweet summer flavors—this week brings plenty of reasons to get out and graze your way through the Gorge.
Thursday Tidbits
This week’s tidbits are full of summer flavors, new hours, holiday happenings + fireworks views. Here’s what’s cooking (and chilling) around the Gorge this Independence Day weekend.
Thursday Tidbits
From berry-packed cocktails and refreshing drinks to market treasures and dessert stars, here’s what’s fresh and happening in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.
Thursday Tidbits
Summer is officially here—and so is cherry season, holidays, and a fresh lineup of new sips and sandwiches. We start off with festive Juneteenth cookies from Dani’s Kitchen Shop, fire dancing and cherries with Solstice Pizza’s fan-favorite Country Girl Cherry Pizza, plus u-pick cherry spots and seasonal bites in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.
Thursday Tidbits
Father’s Day is around the corner, and we’re sharing a few local spots offering something extra to make the day special—think bold bites, killer brunches, summer sips, and, of course, strawberries!
Thursday Tidbits
In this week’s Tidbits, we’re tracking standout Loire Valley wine pours, cold shave ice, happy hours and fests, foraged flavors, and patio-perfect plates. Here’s the lowdown on the sensational seasonal spreads from the Hood River Valley to Lyle, WA, and beyond.
Thursday Tidbits
Summer vibes are kicking in— the berries are sweet, patios are packed, and local spots are buzzing. From special dinner nights and new summer hours to upcoming celebrations and markets, there are plenty of delicious reasons to get out and explore. Here’s what’s happening this week in food and drink around the Gorge!
Thursday Tidbits
Welcome to your weekly taste of what’s fresh, fun, and popping up around the Gorge. Strawberries are ripe, patios are open, and the menus are hot—it's a great week to eat and explore locally!
Thursday Tidbits
Hello Foodies! The summer vibes are rolling in, and this week’s Thursday Tidbits has lots of good stuff to check out. New beers, barbecue, early morning coffee, and of course… Taco Tuesdays. Catch the latest local bites, brews, business hours, and food + drink-related events you’ll want on your radar.
Thursday Tidbits
From new menu items and pop-ups to Mother’s Day brunch options, delectable treats, and wine tastings from local restaurants, wineries, bakeries, and food trucks, there’s plenty to tempt your tastebuds in this week’s tidbits.
Thursday Tidbits
From cider and frosé to new bites and bold sips, this week’s tidbits are all about spring sunshine and Gorge-grown goodness. Here’s what’s fresh, festive, and not to be missed this week around town.