Thursday Tidbits
This week’s Tidbits celebrates peach season in Hood River with fresh burrata dishes, donut peaches, cobbler-ready fruit, summer flavors, and sweet shoutouts. Here’s the rundown:
🍑 It’s officially peach season!
Riverside Hood River – The beloved Peach Burrata is back! Plus, there’s a new dessert featuring locally grown peaches from @peachwood_orchard—vanilla & brown sugar cake topped with peach reduction, local blueberries, and whipped cream. At the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.
3 Rivers Grill – Another peach-and-burrata delight: creamy burrata, fresh local peaches, calamari, greens, and avocado. A limited-time special worth grabbing! 601 Oak St., Hood River, OR.
Mt. View Orchards – Donut peaches are in! This fun, sweet variety is perfect for snacking or baking. 🍩🍑 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd, Mt Hood, OR.
The Farmer in Odell – Stock up for cobbler season with fruit stand favorites. Their picks for cobblers: Peaches and blackberries, Peaches and blueberries, Peaches and huckleberries, triple berry. Pick your favorites at The Farmer in Odell fruit stand, Friday-Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm, mid July through October. 4137 Sylvester Dr., Hood River, OR.
🥗 Summer bites & sips
Bridgeside Dining – Indulge in cheesecake with berry sauce or a crisp Cobb salad while soaking up spectacular Gorge views. 745 NW Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR.
Big River Grill – Weekend specials include Electric Guava lemonade, Caprese Salad drizzled with balsamic, and pan-seared sesame-crusted ahi tuna with pineapple salsa, coconut jasmine rice, and seasonal veggies. 192, SW 2nd St., Stevenson, WA.
The Wagon Social Club – Flavor-packed Tofu Banh-Mi with Korean BBQ-marinated tofu, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and sriracha mayo. Vegan and delicious! 1104 1st Ave, Mosier, OR.
Freebridge Brewing – Try their brand-new West Coast IPA, the Upper Left—clean, crisp, fruity, and just piney enough to keep you coming back. 710 E 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR.
🍦 Sweet shoutouts
Our favorite spot, Mike’s Ice Cream, was recently featured on Good Day Oregon! 504 Oak St, Hood River, OR.
Édeske Patisserie is now offering a once-a-week special – Last Hour BOGO – on Monday afternoons to close out their weekend (2-3 pm). A perfect after-lunch treat! 512 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR.
🥂 Upcoming Events (Not our usual focus, but these foodie happenings are worth noting!)
This weekend! pFriem Family Brewers commemorates 13 years on August 2nd, 2-9 pm at Hood River Waterfront Park. Enjoy pFriem beer, an exclusive cider, plus food truck vendors like: @dotg_pizza, @tamaleboypdx, @midcitysmashedburger and @frosty_peak_ice_cream.
Cork Hood River is welcoming back Pop Oysters on August 15th with fresh-shucked oysters, knockout mignonettes, and all the ideal accoutrements. 1106 12th St, Hood River, OR.
Gorge Grown is hosting their annual farm-to-table Harvest Dinner fundraiser on September 18 at @mtvieworchards. Enjoy a delicious, locally sourced meal by Chef Ben Stenn and @celilocatering. Featured wineries include @double_strand_wine, @gratefulvineyard, @hoodcrestwinery, and @ridgeofwonderswine.
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