Thursday Tidbits
“Summer days are best spent with a glass in hand and a breeze off the river ”
Domaine Pouillon Summer Special
This Tidbits session is coming in hot with refreshing libations to cool off with, waterfront dinners, brunch bites, peaches, and a catering option for your summer shindigs!
Stay cool with these fruity sips:
6th Street Bistro’s got the cure for hot days: housemade blueberry lemonade with berries from @hoodriverorganic. Want to level it up? They’ll be happy to add a splash of @timberlinevodkas.
Wilderton Tasting Room (now open seven days a week) has a lineup of bright summer mocktails featuring local Oregon fruit: Easy Money-Bittersweet Aperitivo, fresh grapefruit, local blackberries. Sweet Caroline-Citrus Aperitivo, fresh peach, fresh pineapple, club soda. Cascade Crush-Citrus Aperitivo, local strawberries, local mint, lime, tonic water. Raise a glass to summer!
Check out a new cocktail at Solstice Pizza: The Blueberry Smash! House-made James Family Farm blueberry syrup, Lewis & Clark gin, lemon, sparkling water & mint, served on ice.
Gander & Goose has a must-try: the Paella Waffle. Saffron-infused rice waffles topped with chorizo and Oregon Bay shrimp paella.
Ferment Brewing is now serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays, 10–12. Highlights include cinnamon-sugar donut bites and a hearty breakfast plate with eggs, sausage, White Salmon Baking Co. toast, crispy smashed potatoes, and house-made jam.
Dinner on the water:
Domaine Pouillon Wine Bistro is open Thursday through Monday, 11 to 6. The fresh summer menu features bright salads and signature sandwiches crafted to pair beautifully with your favorite pours 🍷🥂 plus views and vibes for days!
Riverside Restaurant at the Hood River Inn (Best Western Plus) has a new plate: Chicken Cacciatore alla Romana — butter braised free range half chicken, fingerling potatoes, organic Swiss chard & organic mushrooms courtesy of @hoodriverorganic paired with white balsamic orange shrub, & roasted local cherries! A summer twist on a classic comfort dish.
pFriem’s summertime menu is in full swing! Here are a few of the seasonal dishes available at the Hood River Tasting Room on the waterfront: Elote Corn Salad, Pork Chile Verde, Berry Salad, Farro Bowl, and Thai Beef Vermicelli. Oh, and did we mention their new hazy summer seasonal pale? The Jammy Pale is juicy and fruity!
Fruity paradise:
Pearl’s Place Fruit has Peaches! Blushing, juicy, and sweet, Red Haven peaches are finally here and bursting with flavor. Also available: Candy Reds. Now at the fruit stand — come grab your taste of sunshine!
Grateful Vineyard is featuring a sweet, savory, and irresistible summer Cherry Pie! Pizza pie, that is. Fresh cherries, red onions, fragrant basil 🌿, Mama Lil’s peppers, house-made sausage, roasted garlic — all on an extra virgin olive oil base, finished with shaved Parmesan and a drizzle of reduced balsamic glaze. Pairs perfectly with Bobby’s Mango Hazy/tajin rim. Open daily through summer.
Party Plans?
Soth Kitchen has launched its summer catering menu. Think classic lumpia, Sinigang hot wings, and more. DM them or email sothkitchen@gmail.com to bring the flavor to your next event. (And keep an eye out — they might be popping up at a local brewery soon!)