Thursday Tidbits

Celilo Restaurant’s Brussels Leaf Salad

A few tasty notes from around the Gorge this week…

Celilo Restaurant is featuring a Brussels Leaf Salad: organic greens, romanesco, golden raisins, burnt lime vinaigrette, and spiced sorghum. (Hood River)

Riverside’s popular 2-for-1 pasta night is only here for a couple more weeks — the offer ends March 19, so grab it while you still can. (Hood River)

Over in The Dalles, Cousins Restaurant is serving its Cousins’ Classic Waffle all day long, topped with house-made strawberry compote and plenty of whipped cream.

It may still be a bit crisp outside, but Brigham Fish Market is getting a head start on the season with a new Mountain Blackberry soft serve flavor. (Cascade Locks)

East Fork Baking Co. has been sending some delicious gluten-free cupcakes over to Lightwell Hotel to add a little extra sweetness to the guest experience.

River Daze Café has rolled out new March drink specials, including the Nutty Irishman Latte — hazelnut + Irish cream. 🍀

Domaine Pouillon is bringing back Oysters on Thursday, March 19 (4–6 PM, or until sold out). Teddi Fuller of Lushington Wines will be shucking Hama Hama oysters. No preorders — come early. The full bistro menu will also be available. Reserve a table by calling or texting 509-281-9191.

At Mt. Hood Winery, Sip & Sound Thursdays return every Thursday in March from 3–5 PM.

Stoked Coffee Roasters has released their seasonal blend SPRINGSTOKE, with notes of chocolate and light stone fruit — a perfect early taste of spring.

Oregon Growers shared a tasty pairing idea: their Lemon Pear Pâté with Rogue Creamery Smoked Blue Cheese and Durant Olive Oil on a fresh loaf from Pine Street Bakery. The full recipe is at the link in their profile.

Freebridge Brewing is featuring Dirty Style BBQ Mac & Cheese this month — pulled chicken, bacon, diced jalapeños, beer cheese sauce, green onions, and chipotle BBQ sauce. Even better, $2 from every dish sold supports the Great Gorge Melt fundraiser for Columbia Gorge Food Bank.

And speaking of…

The 3rd Annual Great Gorge Melt kicked off March 1 and runs through the 31st. 26 restaurants from Tygh Valley, The Dalles, Hood River, and Cascade Locks are serving up a cheesy special in support of Columbia Gorge Food Bank. Find the full list on their socials.

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