Thursday Tidbits
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen’s Homemade Churros
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.
Kings & Daughters Brewery will be opening a public house in downtown Hood River. Get ready for “The Walled Garden” coming soon!
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen has added a new dessert to the menu: Churros! Hot, crispy, cinnamon sugar churros, served with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate drizzle. Open daily 8 am-9:30 pm. 1235 State St, Hood River.
Open-faced grilled cheese with fruit? Yes! Try Oregon Growers Fruit Pate with peaches on your next grilled cheese. Find them at Boda’s Kitchen, Rosauers, Pearl’s Place Fruit, Smiley’s Red Barn, and more.
Huckleberry Peach French Toast is a good reason to visit Baseline Biscuits for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Parkdale, OR.
Crush Cider Café is celebrating 10 years on Saturday, August 23rd, noon to 9 pm. Chow down on gorditas from Monarca Grill and quench your thirst with regional ciders, cider-based cocktails, and beer! 1020 Wasco Street, Hood River, OR.
Packer Orchards has fresh peach milkshakes made with their sweetest peaches. Shake it up and stop by to taste the happiness. They also have a new drink – the Caramel Apple Slushie.
And don’t forget… Packer Orchards’ Pickle Palooza is happening August 30-31 with all things pickle… 3020 Thomsen Rd, Hood River, OR
The farmer in Odell has canned peaches! Their first cases of peaches are labeled and ready to roll. Pick up a few jars or cans of their preserved products for the upcoming seasonal change.
Solstice Pizza has Peach Margaritas! Perfect for cooling off in late-season heat waves.
Jacob Williams Winery has a new menu item: Peach Bruschetta — juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh basil, and balsamic pearls on crispy crostini. Open weekends. 3 Avery Rd, Wishram, WA.
Idiot’s Grace’s Harvest Dinner in the Orchard is this coming Sunday, August 24th. Local pig, Mosier vegetables, plus wine and fruit from Idiot’s Grace. Reserve 541-399-5259. Mosier, OR.
Need a catering idea? Book a grazing table from Native Provisions to uplevel your celebration. It’s easy to book online.
There’s plenty still to toast to before summer slips away. Cheers!