Love is in the air — and so are crab omelets, rosé, shrimp specials, and heart-shaped pizzas. Here’s what’s happening around the Gorge:

Baseline Biscuits is serving Valentine’s Day breakfast specials, including a Crab & Shrimp Omelet with Hollandaise, Caramel Apple French Toast, and mimosas to match. Open regular hours, 7 AM–2 PM.
4946 Baseline Drive, Parkdale.

Tierra de Lobos Winery is hosting a “Taste of Romance” at both locations (The Dalles and Vancouver) this weekend. Enjoy a decadent pairing of four handcrafted wines and four artisanal chocolates from Betty Rose’s Chocolates of Vancouver, WA, Friday and Saturday. Reservations aren’t required, but highly encouraged.
201 Osprey Ln W, The Dalles.

Mount Hood Winery is opening up for Valentine’s weekend (Feb 13th from 12–5 pm; Feb 14–15 from 11 am–5 pm) to celebrate with special Valentine’s pricing on their Pinot Noir Rosé. Just for the weekend — they reopen for the season in March.
2882 Van Horn Dr., Hood River.

Riverside Restaurant invites you to dine from their Valentine’s Amore Menu featuring Dungeness crab and shrimp cakes, truffle sweet potatoes, and entrée choices like Prime Rib, Osso Bucco, and Wild Chinook Salmon. No reservations — just walk in.
1108 East Marina Way, Hood River, 541-386-4210.

Apple Valley BBQ is serving Valentine’s weekend specials including Smoked Prime Rib and Shrimp (or Chicken) Alfredo, along with dessert specials available all day (12–8 PM; dinner specials begin at 5 PM). 4956 Baseline Drive, Parkdale.

This Saturday, Solstice Pizza is offering heart-shaped signature pizzas for Valentine’s Day — available in the café and for all to-go orders. 501 Portway Ave, Hood River Waterfront.

Hood River Distillers has released their February cocktail lineup featuring:
🏹 Ullr’s Arrow
🥃 My Spicy Valentine
🌹 Coco Rose
💗 Passionate Daiquiri
💔 Bitter Hearts Know Better
Available all month, plus Maeve chocolates to sweeten the sip.

Riverside Restaurant's Valentine's Dessert Special

Working Hands Mocktails

Boda's Kitchen's new cheese stash

Celilo has been celebrating Valentine’s week with 20% off all bottles of sparkling wine, including local bubbles from Lushington, Idiot’s Grace, Syncline, and Domaine Pouillon.
16 Oak St, Hood River.

Boda’s Kitchen is freshly stocked with a new set of international cheeses from Cowbell PDX. Check out their creamy selection in the cheese case, including mini sizes perfect for two.
404 Oak Street, Hood River.

Pine Street Bakery’s Valentine’s Cookies are flying off the shelves. Stop by soon! They’ll also have some special pastries each day.

Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen just added a Fried Chicken & Egg Breakfast to the menu: properly spiced fried chicken, free-range egg, bacon, chipotle aioli, guacamole, and a poppyseed bun. A bold way to start the day.
1235 State Street, Hood River.

Camp 1805 Distillery & Bar is taking the blues out of Mondays with Happy Hour specials all day throughout February. 501 Portway Ave, Unit 102, Hood River.

Feast Market has launched a new happy hour menu. Thursday–Saturday, 3:30–5 PM, enjoy bar bites like Garlic & Pepper Prawns, Smoked Salmon Mousse, Meatball Pinchos, and more.
151 E. Jewett Blvd, White Salmon.

At Working Hands, mocktails are now officially on the menu. Whether you’re skipping alcohol or just craving something fresh, try the bright citrusy Paloma or the crisp Pear Ginger Fizz.
1021 12th Street, Hood River.

Looking ahead:
Domaine Pouillon will host Pop Oysters PDX, who’ll be shucking oysters at the Bistro on Thursday, February 19, from 4–6 PM. First-come, first-served until sold out.

Domaine’s Saturday Suppers continue through February with a refreshed menu — plus a beautiful cheese plate featuring selections from Cowbell PDX.
34 State Street (Hwy 14) Lyle, WA.

Happy Valentine’s Weekend!

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