Thursday Tidbits
The flavors of late summer are blending beautifully into fall here in the Gorge — from fresh-hop beers and orchard fruit to cozy lattes, hearty barbecue, and a few Save-the-Dates. Here’s what’s new and worth checking out:
What’s New & Delicious
The Wagon Social Club (Mosier): The Tucci Sandwich is back — rustic baguette, ribbons of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, pesto, and lemon-dressed arugula. Open daily 11–5, 1104 1st Ave.
Grasslands Barbecue (Hood River Waterfront): Weekend special: Smoked Brisket Burgers — 1/3lb patties rolled in black pepper, cold-smoked, and seared. This weekend only, along with their full menu. Hours update: weekends through Oct; Saturdays only from Nov to mid-Dec.
Ruby June Inn (White Salmon): Possible last-minute seats for the final Chef’s Collective dinner of the summer, this Saturday with Chef Avery Adams of @matia_kitchen (Orcas Island).
Drinks & Fresh Hops
Kailea Coffee Co.: (Cascade Locks) Cozy up with Sweater Weather, Warm n’ Fuzzy, Maple Pecan, and more warm fall lattes.
Kings & Daughters Brewery: Celebrating 4 years with Full Dance Card anniversary beer, plus a Mirage Beer collab (8.6% double IPA). Stay tuned for their new Hood River taproom The Walled Garden.
Double Mountain Brewery: (Hood River) Killer Red & Killer Green fresh hops are pouring now + refillable bottles. Fresh Hop Iowa Bar Fight IPA collab with Solera Brewery drops soon.
Ferment Brewing: (Hood River) Joining the fresh-hop fun with three new releases — Fresh Hop Centennial IPA, Fresh Hop Hallertau Pilsner, and Fresh Hop Luminosa IPA.
AniChe Cellars: (Underwood) 7 Gables is back — their Châteauneuf-du-Pape-inspired blend, perfect for fall. Open Wed, Fri–Sun, 12–6.
Pixan Taqueria & Cantina: (White Salmon) Sip on their refreshing Paloma (tequila, grapefruit, lime, soda). As they put it: “Some say it’s Mexico’s true national drink. We just say it’s damn good!”
Eat Local, Eat Fresh
Gorge Farmer Collective: Orders open online for peaches, corn, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers + early fall produce. Home delivery is now available, too!
Hood River Organic: Certified Organic CSA + delivery, + they are picking HoneyCrisp apples this week! Online ordering.
Pearl’s Place Fruit: Fresh-picked White nectarines; plus watch for their pumpkin patch to open soon! 1860 OR-35, Hood River.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards: Biggest peach harvest yet + pluerries, pluots, and their Honeycrisp Harvest Festival Sept 20–21. Bonus: Mount Hood BBQ’s award-winning food truck will be on-site! 5625 Hutson Rd., Parkdale.
Gorge Grown Food Network: Food Preservation Festival — Wed, Sept 24, 4–7 pm at Rockford Grange, Hood River.
Food & Drink Events
Clyzm Wines (Sept 16, 4pm): Chef Kelly Alexander’s Birria Grilled Cheese, Heirloom Tomato Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup. 121 W. Jewett Blvd, White Salmon.
The Pines 1852 (Sept 13, 4–8pm): last day to grab Harvest Party tickets is this Sunday. 5450 Mill Creek Rd, The Dalles.
pFriemtoberfest (Sept 20, 2–7pm): Celebrate Oktoberfest Gorge-style with pFriem and Grasslands Barbecue at the Hood River Waterfront.
Le Doubble Troubble Wines (Sept 21, 4pm): Baja-style seafood pop-up with Nacar Oysters. Until sold out, no reservations needed. 111E. Jewett Blvd, White Salmon.
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