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tidbit thursday 5/19/22

5/19/2022

 
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​Photo courtesy of Runcible Cider
It's Thursday, which means it's time for some updates on the Hood River food scene.
  1. Downwinder Tacos downtown is still going strong, but has updates its name to Love & Hominy Tacos.
  2. Grab your FREE cookbook from Hood-Gorge.com featuring 15 recipes from local chefs: https://www.hood-gorge.com/tastebound
  3. The Solstice Wood Fire Pizza mobile truck is back at the waterfront operating 3:30-7:30 Wed-Thur and 11:30-7:30 Fri-Sun.
  4. Balch Hotel has a new head chef, more to come.
  5. ​Runcible Cider will be open on Saturday from 12-5, serving up 3 special releases along with food pairings. Picnic offerings will also be available for sale.

Tidbit thursday 5/12/22

5/12/2022

 
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Pictured above: Taro root latte at Ground Coffee (picture by Ground)

  • Celilo is OPEN again as of last night. 
  • Grasslands is back to a regular schedule for the spring/summer season. Open Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. until sold out. They plan to add in Friday hours in summer. The menu for now is:​ *Saturday*  Brisket, Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Black Pepper Chicken, Hatch/Cheddar Sausage, Fried Smashed Potatoes and a new Asparagus dish we’re still tweaking *Sunday* Same menu, minus Brisket but replaced w/ Beef Ribs and Pulled Lamb w/ Serrano-Mint Pesto! (Menu words 100% plagiarized from Grassland's Facebook post) 
  • Looking for a fun spring drink? Ground is serving up a gorgeous Taro root latte.
  • China Gorge will be closed Saturday, May 14, for a private event. 
  • Monarch Hot Chicken will be popping up at Working Hands tomorrow, Friday, May 13. Menu here.  

Shop Local: Mother's Day gifts 2022

5/7/2022

 
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Mother's Day is tomorrow, Sunday, May 8. A shoutout to all of those maternal figures out there, from those with children to those that act as mother figures to anyone. In memory of those who are gone and in celebration of those who want to be mothers but are struggling. You count too and I see you. If you celebrate the day and are looking for gifts, here are a few ideas. 

A picnic blanket from red thread & co. 

We love our Red Thread and Co. blanket. We take it everywhere we go because it's light yet warm and machine washable. We cannot believe how much use we have got out out of it. We like this pattern, but any of the blankets/throws are worth grabbing. This design is called the Multnomah and runs $89-$129. Buy here.
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Chocolates from columbia gorge confections

Columbia Gorge Confections has tons of options for Mother's Day, like this chocolate jewelry box. Available at the store or online. (​112 7th Street Hood River Oregon). 
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A game from hood river hobbies

110 4th St, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon
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a gift basket from packer orchards

Tons of gift baskets available in the shop. 3900 Highway 35, Hood River, OR
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A mug or picture from Made in the Gorge

​108 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031
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May pop-up theme at local rhoots: mexican brunch

5/5/2022

 
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This month, join Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont St.) for a Mexican pop-up. The menu will be served at Local Rhoots on Saturdays & Sundays in May from  8 am-12 pm. Order at the counter, pay, and then sit down and enjoy your food or take it with you and enjoy it at home. The menu this month comes from one of the Local Rhoots chefs, Chef Carmen. 

Menu

Pozole y Taquitos | $15
A hearty stew made with hominy and pork shoulder cooked in a juaillo chili sauce and garnished with shaved radish, cilantro and cabbage.  Served with house-made taquitos.
Menudo y Tortillas Hechas a Mano | $15
A traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe immersed in a red chili sauce, seasoned with hominy, onion, lime and cilantro, and serves with house-made corn tortillas.
Fideos con Pollo 
Tamales de Puerco | $3 cada
Quesadilla Frita

Con queso | $8
Con queso y pollo | $12
Postre | $11
Cinco Leches
Not 3, but 5 milks in this leches cake
Jericaya
A custard dessert dating back to the 18th century that is similar to a French Creme Brûlée, but uses ingredients native to the town of Jerica where it originated in a convent.
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The details

When: Saturdays and Sundays in May . 
​Where: Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.)
What: A pop-up event with Mexican food. 
Questions? Reservations? (541) 340-4364.

Additional details

Seating is first come, first serve. Both nonalcoholic and adult beverages are available (A Rhubarb Mint Margarita | $12). Kids items available. We think this is an excellent option for Mother's Day brunch, if you don't already have plans.

Opinions here are Melissa's. This post has been sponsored by Local Rhoots. Local Rhoots is a locally-owned business that uses local ingredients to make ready-made meals, which you can either pre-order or grab out of the grab-and-go case. 

Tidbit Thursday 5/5/22

5/5/2022

 
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It's Tidbit Thursday and here's the news we have for you this week: 

Highlights 

Local Rhoots will be hosting a Mexican pop-up called Estelita in May. All month, it will be hosting weekend brunch. We'll have more details available as well as a menu up later this week. 

Openings and re-openings

Mt. Hood BBQ will open tomorrow in the 1301 parking lot (1301 Belmont St.). Find their menu for opening week above. On Friday, they'll also have  ribs on special. On Sundays, they'll serve handmade sausage. Opening at 11, closing at 6 (if they don't sell out). 
Columbia Gorge Crepes has secured its former location near Pacos Tacos and the movie theater. It will open Saturday, May 7. See the company's Facebook page for more info. 

Temporary closures

Celilo will be closed through May 10, re-opening May 11 to provide staff with a break before summer. 

Mother's day 

Mother's Day is upon us and a few places are offering special menus or brunch. 
  • Columbia Gorge Discovery Center will be offering brunch but at the time we gathered this information, tickets were sold out. 
  • The Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa will be offering brunch buffet. The menu is available here. Call (541) 386-5566 or check online for reservations. 
  • Riverside has a special menu for Mother's Day. See it here. 

Cinco de Mayo

Kickstand has a special menu for Cinco de Mayo. Additionally, Crush Cider Cafe will have a dj and Mexican food handmade by Michoacan Grill, and Finnriver Cidery will pop by to takeover the taps for the day. 
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More news

Parklets are back! Taphouse 64 already put theirs up. 

Got news to share? Email Melissa at therealhreats at gmail.com

Businesses featured in the highlights section of Tidbit Thursday are often our sponsors and may have paid to have their content placed in the highlight section. 

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