Thursday Tidbits
The Riv Café Waffles - 401 E 10th Street, The Dalles
From waffles, cozy drinks, and updated hours to apples, pumpkins, and tacos, here’s the lowdown on harvesty happenings in the Gorge this week.
The Riv Café is introducing Waffle Wednesdays! Get $4 off your waffle when you order through their app — available in all app stores. Choose from the Plain Jane Waffle or Fried Chicken and Waffles. (Offer valid Wednesdays only.)
Randonnee Coffee Roasting Co. has unveiled its fall lineup, featuring returning favorites and new blends, including Wildflower Latte, Long John Latte, Pistachio Latte, Cardamom Rose, and Mocha Valencia. Open 8–3 daily, Mosier.
10-Speed Coffee Bar is featuring a new special — Scout’s Dublin Fog, a twist on the London Fog with Irish Crème syrup and almond milk—a perfect companion for cool, rainy days.
6th Street Bistro has updated hours: now open Friday–Monday, noon to 8 PM.
Boda’s Kitchen is now taking Thanksgiving orders! Pick up an order form in the shop or email catering@bodaskitchen.com to place your order.
Dao Deli returns to the Hood River Common House on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with CẢM ƠN CANTEEN, featuring shareable snacks and rotating entrées inspired by Southeast Asian flavors and seasonal ingredients. 5–8 PM.
October fruit frenzy at Pearl’s Place Fruit, right off HWY 35 close to town: Upick pumpkin patch and apple trees, Kids scavenger hunt, and bug hunt both offer prizes, plus surprise baked treats from our friend Cakes In The Hood - stop by and see what’s fresh!
Hood River Distillers has an October Mini Cocktail Lineup, crushing the cozy vibes with just the right amount of mischief. Mocha Espresso Martini, Trinidad Sour Pear, Soused Apple, Jack O’ Lantern, and a Ginger Lemon Drop! Downtown, Hood River.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards has fresh-picked Mountain Rose apples! These pink-fleshed beauties are available at the fruit stand, markets, and in local cider and restaurant specials. 5625 Hutson Dr, Mt Hood (Parkdale), OR 97041
Solstice Pizza is featuring a Honeycrisp Pizza Special with Kiyokawa Orchards Honeycrisp apples, Olympia Provisions salami, feta, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and gremolata. Hood River waterfront.
Catch the Solstice Pizza Truck at Kiyokawa Family Orchards on Oct. 18–19 for slices and wood-fired s’mores!
Thunder Island Brewing has kicked off Taco Tuesday this week and will have its next one on October 21st. Cascade Locks.
Everybody’s Brewing will host the Mountain Town Throwdown this Saturday, Oct. 11 in downtown White Salmon. Expect 30 local vendors, live music, great food, and fun for all ages.
And don’t miss the Hood River Harvest Festival, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 10–12 at the Hood River Event Site. Shop pears, apples, squash, pickles, flowers, and other local bounty. Details on food and farm vendors: hoodriverharvestfestival.com/farm-food-vendors
Enjoy and thanks for following!