Thursday Tidbits
Welcome to your weekly taste of what’s fresh, fun, and popping up around the Gorge. Strawberries are ripe, patios are open, and the menus are heating up—it's a great week to eat and explore locally!
Dao Deli will be at Soca Wine Shop tonight! 4 pm-8 pm, Thursday, May 22. Join them for Marisqueria on Main, a seafood and tostada pop-up. Expect festive takes on aguachile and tostadas featuring @three-sisters-nixtamal tortillas, chilled sea treats, and peak PNW produce.
120 N. Main Ave., White Salmon, WA
Solstice’s Strawberry and Spinach Salad is back on the menu for summer: local spinach, strawberries, quinoa, roasted balsamic onions & toasted almonds with house-made poppy seed dressing. 501 Portway Ave, Hood River, OR
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen is offering a new drink option: refreshing energy drinks powered by Lotus Energy, which have plant-based organic ingredients to fuel your day with a natural lift. 6 great flavors! 1235 State Street, Hood River, OR
Working Hands has a new summer menu item: Fish Filet Sandwich - Panko-crusted Alaska cod, house-made filet sauce, American cheese, served with waffle fries.
1021 12th Street, Hood River, OR
The wine garden at Stave and Stone is opening this weekend! It will be open all three days of Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 12 – 6 pm (weather permitting). It is family-friendly, and no reservations are needed. 3827 Fletcher Dr, Hood River, OR
Cork Hood River has a stellar lineup of Southern French wines by the glass this week. And don’t forget their Pizza & Wine night on Thursdays, 4-8 PM, featuring pizza from Pine Street Bakery!
1106 12th Street, Hood River, OR
Packer Orchards is celebrating Strawberry Days in May with fresh Oregon Strawberries, U-Pick Strawberries, jam, bakery items with strawberries, plus Strawberry milkshakes!
Farm Place: 3020 Thomsen Road, Hood River, OR
Speaking of, Pearl’s Place Fruit also has U-Pick strawberries: Hood, Quinalt, & Fort Laramie berries. Plus garden-fresh U-pick herbs like sage, cilantro, parsley, mint, and chives! Sat-Sun 12-5 pm, MON 10-3 pm. 1860 Hwy 35, Hood River, OR
64 Taphouse has 32 rotating taps featuring your favorite beers, ciders, and wines—plus some seriously good craft cocktails. 208 Oak Street in downtown Hood River.
Loop de Loop Wines is open Friday through Monday this Memorial Day weekend. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your tasting. Hours: Friday 1 to 5, Saturday 12 to 6, Sunday and Monday 12 to 5.
451 Kramer Rd, Underwood, WA
Find Bird Creek Provisions at the Hood River Farmers Market this summer! They joined the market this month with a lovely offering of locally inspired breakfast parfaits, jams, and take-n-bake pastries. The market is open every Saturday, May 3 – Nov 22, 9 am – 1 pm.
501 Columbia Street, Hood River, OR
Tierra de Lobos Winery is thrilled to hold their first Sunday brunch on May 25th from 11-2, featuring Manny's Lonchera house-made chilaquiles topped with farm-fresh eggs and paired with a refreshing mimosa, all for just $23! Reservations are highly encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. While supplies last.
201 Osprey Ln W, The Dalles, OR