Riverside Restaurant Chanterelle Ragù
Halloween treats, forest mushrooms, pear margaritas, and a little friendly soup competition—there’s plenty to dig into around the Gorge this week. Here’s what’s happening this weekend, what’s on the menu, and a few November dates worth saving.
Halloween happenings
Haunt the Heights with Working Hands
Head to 12th and Pine in Hood River this Halloween for Haunt the Heights, an all-day, all-ages celebration outside Working Hands Fermentation. Expect beer, cider, live music, costume contests, fire dancing, and a stein hoist competition. Come for the brews, the boos, or a little of both! Admission is free.
Spooky specials at The Chicken Truck
The Chicken Truck is getting into the Halloween spirit with Deadly Dippers, Ghost Chicken Poutine, Bat Wing Sliders, and more on the menu this week. Find them on Cascade Avenue in Hood River, by the old Little Bit Ranch Supply building.
A Friday treat run at Dani’s Kitchen Shop
Dani’s Kitchen Shop’s Halloween Pop-Up is Friday, October 30, at 1545 Osprey Drive in Hood River. Stop by for Halloween cookies for your weekend festivities and their special monster cookie. It’s also the first day to preorder The Pear Farmer’s Kitchen cookbook!
Fall flavors around the Gorge
A pear margarita at Love & Hominy
The latest seasonal margarita at Love & Hominy in downtown Hood River leans right into fall. Their Spiced Pear Margarita brings together tequila, lime, pear, ginger, and spice—and it’s already becoming a fan favorite.
A longtime favorite returns at Solstice
Moroccan Beef Stew is back at Solstice Wood Fire Pizza on the Hood River waterfront. They’ve been serving Aaron’s original recipe since 2007—a comforting reason to stop in as the weather cools.
New fall specials at D’Avanzo’s
D’Avanzo’s in The Dalles is welcoming fall with Wild Mushroom Ravioli: fresh pasta filled with mushrooms, pecorino, Parmesan, and ricotta, topped with garlic cream sauce. Also on the specials menu is the Healthy Harvest Salad, with mixed greens, roasted sweet potato, apple, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and goat cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Chanterelle season at Riverside
Riverside Restaurant at the Best Western Hood River Inn is making the most of mushroom season. Their chanterelle ragù pairs golden chanterelles with creamy polenta, roasted tomato sauce, sautéed garlic, and a generous pinch of Parmesan.
Meet Peaseblossom at AniChe Cellars
AniChe Cellars is welcoming its 2025 Peaseblossom, an estate sparkling red Dolcetto from Hecate’s Key Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA. This deep ruby wine takes a cue from Lambrusco, with aromas of violet, tangerine, star fruit, and blueberry, followed by notes of apricot brioche, lavender, and citrus peel.
The family farms the vineyard organically using regenerative practices and describes its grapes as LIVE Certified, Pollinator Friendly, and Salmon Safe. Stop by this weekend for a taste. Cook Underwood, WA
Happy hour with a view at Full Sail
Fall colors and happy hour make a pretty good pairing at Full Sail Brewing in downtown Hood River. Catch their dine-in happy hour weekdays from 3–6 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to close.
Coming up: tacos, mushrooms and a soup showdown
Día de los Muertos dinner at KickStand
KickStand Coffee & Kitchen is serving Día de los Muertos dinner specials on Monday, November 2, from 5–9 p.m. The lineup includes:
Quesabirria: Cheesy barbacoa tacos with rice, consommé, salsas, and crema.
Tamales: Chicken, pork, and cheese tamales topped with salsas, cabbage, and queso fresco.
Taquitos: Crispy chicken taquitos with cabbage, queso fresco, morita salsa, and cilantro.
Analemma brings The Gathering Menu to downtown Hood River
Analemma Wines’ Gathering Menu is back, with a new place to gather: the Celilo Restaurant & Bar space in downtown Hood River. Beginning October 30, enjoy fixed-menu, family-style dinners paired with a selection of Analemma wines, bringing the winery’s farm-to-table approach to town through a special arrangement with Chef Ben Stenn.
This limited six-week series runs through December 13, with exclusive dining prices for Analemma members. Reserve your place at the table through the link in Analemma’s Instagram bio.
Chanterelles & Ales at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale is celebrating mushroom season with three Thursday prix fixe dinners in November:
November 5: Chanterelle gyro, red pepper truffle hummus and pita chips, and a cup of creamy chanterelle soup.
November 12: Shiitake stir-fry over rice noodles, a fried shrimp, pork, and wood ear mushroom spring roll, and a cup of hot-and-sour soup.
November 19: Maitake steak, cremini scalloped potatoes, and a side salad topped with lion’s mane mushrooms and candied bacon.
Dinner includes your choice of beer, wine, or another beverage. Call 541-352-5500 or email cierra@solerabrewery.com to reserve your spot.
Two cultures, two soups at Clyzm Wines
Chef Kesh and Austin are bringing a little friendly competition to Clyzm Wines in White Salmon on Thursday, November 12, from 5–8 p.m. Their Soup Off spotlights Liberia and the Philippines, with each cook sharing flavors and culinary traditions through a different soup. Two cultures, two soups, one delicious showdown.
Whether your weekend calls for costumes and cookies or a warm bowl of something delicious, there’s plenty to find around the Gorge. Happy Halloween!
