Thursday Tidbits
Packer Orchards
Strawberry Lemonade Float - bright, sweet, creamy, and topped with a donut
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, strawberry season is officially underway in the Gorge, and this week’s Thursday Tidbits leans bright, refreshing, and very ready for summer. From strawberry treats and picnic-ready eats to fresh beer pours and sunny patio sips, there’s plenty to enjoy around the Gorge this weekend.
The Gorge Glacier is back at Pearl’s Place Fruit plus they have self-serve U-pick strawberries. Come visit them Saturdays 10-4. (Hood River)
Packer Orchards is celebrating Strawberry Days with U-pick strawberries, strawberry waffles, and all kinds of strawberry treats. Don’t miss the Strawberry Lemonade Float — bright, sweet, creamy, and topped with a donut for the ultimate summer treat. Or cool off with the Strawberry & Cream Soda for something fizzy and refreshing. (Hood River)
Draper Girls Country Farm already has freshly picked Bing cherries, Rainier cherries, AND fresh strawberries available inside the country store. Stop by, sip some cider, and stock up on some fresh fruit. (Hood River)
And for dessert? Pixan Taqueria is serving a new Plantain pudding with malted vanilla mousse, polvorón, and plantain brûlée. (White Salmon)
If you’re headed out for the long weekend, White Salmon Baking Co. just stocked a grab-and-go cooler with turkey, mortadella, and chicken salad sandwiches, Nicoise salads, pot de crème, and tiramisu cups — ideal picnic fuel for hikes, river days, or winery stops. (White Salmon)
Spinning Wheels Brewing Project has Thirty Three Thumbs IPA on tap now, and Pinche Chela is back in cans just in time for the holiday weekend. (Hood River)
Full Sail Brewing is pouring Cherry Plum Belgian Blonde at the Pub, with notes of clove, black pepper, banana, peach, and cherry balanced by a softly tart finish. ABV: 5.7% | IBU: 7. (Hood River)
Jacob Williams Winery has a full Memorial Day weekend lineup planned with live music all weekend, a wine case sale on Saturday, and special menu items + vineyard views from 11 am–6 pm on Memorial Day. (Wishram)
Double Mountain Brewery has released Love Shed IPA, brewed in support of the water and watersheds that sustain the Pacific Northwest. The collaboration beer with @oregonwild benefits regional watershed efforts — a fitting reminder heading into a weekend many of us will spend outside enjoying the Gorge. (Hood River)
Working Hands Fermentation has a new beer to try this weekend: Thresher Bavarian Hefeweizen, brewed with loads of banana, clove, and citrus for an easy-drinking, sunshine-ready sip. Light, refreshing, and especially welcome as warmer weather settles into the Gorge. (Hood River)
Nativ Café is highlighting their Spring Special: Jasmine Matcha + Taro Ube Cream — a premium Japanese matcha lightly sweetened with house-made jasmine syrup, topped with whipped taro ube cream and toasted coconut flakes. (White Salmon)
COR Cellars is hosting an AGO release party on Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am–5 pm featuring some of their most summery wines: Sparkling Rosé, Carbonic Primitivo, and Sauvignon Blanc. Specially paired snacks will be available, music runs from 3:30 pm–5 pm, and Weavers Knot Rugs will be on-site with vintage rugs to browse. (Lyle)
And if you’re craving something citrusy and cool, Solstice Wood Fire Pizza is serving the Rosa Paloma: a Cazadores Reposado cocktail with Columbia Gorge Organic grapefruit and lime juices, sparkling water, and house-made rose water syrup — a pretty perfect start to summer. (Hood River)
White Salmon Farmers Market returns June 2nd — another sure sign summer market season is arriving in the Gorge. (White Salmon)
The Riv Café has announced that their Homestyle Burger and Firebird Chicken Sandwich are now available all day long. (The Dalles)
Enjoy the sunshine, support local, and have a delicious Memorial Day weekend!
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