Thursday Tidbits
Nativ Cafe’s Matcha-chino
HOLIDAY PRE-ORDERS & THANKSGIVING GOODIES
Feast Market & Delicatessen is taking orders for Northwest Natural turkeys, side dishes, and pies. Order by Nov. 17, with pickup after 1 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 26. (White Salmon)
White Salmon Baking is offering five kinds of bread, brioche buns, and a lineup of holiday desserts. You can order in person at the bakery or online through their Holiday Order page by Nov. 23, with pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26. (White Salmon)
Pine Street Bakery is accepting pre-orders for pies, rolls, and quickbreads. Place orders by Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3 pm, and swing by for pickup on November 25 or 26. (Hood River)
Bran & Ash has opened Thanksgiving preorders on their website, where you’ll find pumpkin pies, apple tarts, cheesecakes, and a few special loaves under the Shop tab. (Hood River)
Édeske Patisserie is taking pre-orders for their Advent Calendars and holiday desserts. Orders remain open until Noon on Sunday, Nov. 23, with pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 10 am to 12 pm. (Hood River)
If you’d prefer to skip the dishes, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort’s Crooked Tree Tavern is serving a full Thanksgiving dinner with roast turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie. They offer three seating times, and reservations can be made by calling 541-352-6692 ext. 0. (Mt. Hood)
WHAT’S NEW AROUND TOWN — SPECIALS, MENUS & SEASONAL SIPS
Nativ Café is spotlighting their seasonal drink: the Matcha-ccino! The matcha in this velvety cup comes from a collaboration between two tea makers — one in Portland and one in Japan. True Tea + Norm Tea + Native Café bring you a rare matcha experience you can only taste here. (White Salmon)
Apple Valley BBQ’s happy hour is back from 3–5 pm, and they’ve launched a full lineup of winter specials. Wednesdays bring Taco Night, Thursdays feature Pasta Night, the weekend highlights Smoked Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday, and Sundays wrap up with Pot Pie Night starting at 5 pm. (Parkdale)
Love and Hominy has introduced a new taco: The Philly. It’s packed with marinated beef, sautéed onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, provolone, Kewpie, and a fun crunch from kettle chips and green onion. (Hood River)
Grateful Vineyards is warming up Mondays with 20% off for everyone in hospitality and Buy One, Get One FREE on all bottles of wine or crowlers. And on Thursdays, everyone is considered a member, unlocking all the usual membership perks around the farm. (Parkdale)
10-Speed Coffee Bar donates 25% of all sales made on Wednesdays to Gorge Grown’s SNAP Fund. Every Wednesday purchase directly supports food-insecure families buying fresh, local groceries from nearby farmers. (Hood River)
Riverside Restaurant has brought back its Fall Roasted Beet Salad—made with organic beets, apple, arugula, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon vinaigrette, and Cascadia Creamery bleu cheese—plus a lineup of festive cocktails with pumpkin, spiced cranberry, and cinnamon twists. (Hood River)
Double Mountain Brewery is rolling out a new pizza: the New Haven Meatball Pie, featuring marinara, mozzarella, sliced house-made meatballs, ricotta, and a finishing touch of hard cheese, parsley, and olive oil. If you are from the North East, this one’s for you! (Hood River)
Broder Øst is tucked inside the Hood River Hotel on Oak Street, HR, and serves Scandinavian-inspired brunch favorites, from baked eggs to their signature aebleskivers.
pFriem Family Brewers has a fresh rotation of weekly specials, including a weekday lunch combo of Bacon Grilled Cheese with soup and salad, a Wednesday night spread of Fried Chicken & Waffles alongside Sauerbraten, and a Thursday appetizer lineup featuring Scotch Eggs and Poutine. (Hood River)
Grasslands Barbecue returns this Saturday, beginning at 11:30 am and running until sold out. Specials include a Smoked Porterhouse Pork Chop with sage and brown butter, Habanero Garlic Sausage with Oaxaca cheese, and a Brisket Sandwich with pickled peppers and horseradish sauce. (Hood River)
EVENTS AROUND THE GORGE
Cork Wine Shop is hosting its final Oyster Night of the year on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5–8 pm. (Hood River)
Domaine Pouillon invites you to their Dine & Discover evening on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Skamania Lodge, featuring Lushington Wines and a seasonal, multi-course dinner. Reservations through Skamania Lodge. (Stevenson)
Freebridge Brewing is hosting its next Supper Club on November 18 with a coursed, seated dinner. Reservations can be made by text, email, or phone. (The Dalles)
Mt. Hood Winery has shifted into its winter hours, now operating Sunday through Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm, staying open until 5:30 pm on Thursdays for Sip & Sound, and opening from 11 am to 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. (Hood River)
LOOKING AHEAD
Save the date for Explore White Salmon’s Sip the Gorge — A Holiday Wine Experience on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 2–6 pm at Mountain View Grange. More than 10 boutique, small-batch wineries will gather under one roof, pouring wines made exclusively from Columbia Gorge grapes.