Gorge Deliveries has expanded to White Salmon and Bingen and is offering delivery from EAT 14, Pizza Leona and Harvest Market. Want to learn more about the business? Check out our article here. 
Pearl's Place is now open for the season. 

​Change The Way We Waste, June 25, 2022: A summer talk about waste and sustainability at 1009 12th St. Hood River. FREE
Dinner in the Vineyard, Loop de Loop Wines, July 16: A 6-course tasting menu. $110 includes food as well as wine pairings. Call 503-298-9420 for tickets and information. 

Pine Street is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In celebration, they're hosting a giveaway. ​Take your chance at winning a gift basket full of goodies by heading to their Instagram page. It's the usual like, post, tag-type giveaway. Last day to enter is Saturday, June 18. 

Feast will be closing at 3 pm this Friday, June 16 for a private event. 

The summer drink list at Solstice features a line-up of fruit forward drinks like: 
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𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿 ⁣
𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦-𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘶𝘱, 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘥𝘦𝘳 & 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴⁣
𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘢𝘮⁣

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲 ⁣
𝘓𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘦⁣

​𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶⁣
𝘓𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴 & 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘮, 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺⁣
𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘦, & 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘦⁣

*Photo courtesy of Solstice
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​Farm Stand in the Gorge is having difficulty sourcing pastrami and has had to temporarily remove it from the menu. ​

PESCO, the Italian food truck in the Winddance parking lot, has release its new menu. The truck rotates menus monthly, working its way through the various regions in Italy. This month's menu focuses on Liguria, a region in the northwest part of Italy. Find a copy of the full menu here or below: 

Grasslands will be serving up beef ribs as their daily special on Saturday. This will be followed by smoked prime rib on Sunday. They also have bulk to-go items available this week: 1lb packages of brisket, burgers, and bacon as well as 4-packs of sausages. 

People keep asking us "what's up with Kobe?!?!" It's been closed for over a month for "renovations." We called for more info and the story we got is that they're truly closed for renovations and plan to re-open "soon." Some people are speculating that the business is closing or selling. We'd love if we had secret details like that, but all we know is what they told us: they will re-open. 

We're making a list of where to get frozen/blended drinks in town like frose! Have a favorite place? Let us know, we'd be ever grateful. Thanks! 

Édeske Patisserie focuses on fine chocolates, French macarons, entremet mousse cakes and other patisserie items. The baker, Tamara Biscardi, is from Hungary and learned her techniques in Holland, where she attended pastry school. Before coming to the Gorge, she worked as a pastry chef for one of National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions luxury ships. Tamara owns Édeske with her husband  James. The couple located to the Gorge recently and with the business, they aim to marry Tamara's European heritage with "the beauty and abundance found here in the Gorge" (in their words). 
According to Tamara, the name Édeske (pronounced <Eh-desh-keh>) means 'sweet little thing' in Hungarian. 

Sakura Ridge/Sakurambo previously provided fresh lamb to the Hood River valley. However, they sold their business and their last week selling at the market was a few weeks ago.  In their place, you will find M & P Ranches, which will not only supply lamb, but beautiful hand-spun and dyed yarn, and produce as well. 

Susan Stilmour of Stilmour farm brings eggs from pasture-raised chickens. Later in the season, she will have berries, as well. 

Available at the market these Saturdays: JUNE 4, 18 | JULY 2, 16 | AUG 6, 20 | SEP 3, 17 | OCT 15 | NOV 5, 19

Gorge's Tortes has been issued its business license and hopes to secure a spot at the Hood River Farmer's Market. Owner Techy Stenge Melinda, will be serving up dessert tarts free of allergens like soy, gluten, dairy, and eggs. They're raw, vegan, organic, and gorgeous. They do contain nuts and fresh fruits. Her goal is to offer healthy but delicious desserts. When she's up and running, she will take cash or venmo (I think all market vendors have to accept tokens, too, but I'm not 100% sure on that). Her first day at the market will be June 25.

More info: Gorge's Tortes Facebook

One thing that's cool that the market does is SNAP matching. If you bring your Oregon Trail or other EBT card to the market, the market will double your dollars (max $15 match). So, if you spend $15 SNAP dollars, they will kick in $15 of their own farmer's market dollars, and you will have $30 to spend. In order to get the matching, please visit the token booth, where you will swipe your card to get tokens. 

Market Information
Location: 501 Columbia Street (the Full Sail parking lot)
Time: Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
​Dates: Now-the third Saturday in November

Mama Wes pop-up at Local Rhoots Friday and Saturday. 
Monarch Hot Chicken will pop-up at Working Hands June 10, 2022. 
Vermouth Party at Runcible Cider, Saturday

Solstice: Arugula Pesto & Artichoke pizza: artichoke hearts, arugula pesto, shaved red onion, mozzarella & parmesan on a garlic oil base. 

Pine Street Bakery (1103 12th St, Hood River) dropped its seasonal summer lunch menu (pictured below). 

Pfriem has released its summer menu. New items include a pate plate, pasta salad, a melon and cucumber salad, and more. ​

Romul's: "​Looking for a dedicated employee to wash dishes Monday through Saturday. Competitive wages and great tips, Pay Rate DOE. 1-541-436-4444."
Pine Street Bakery: "Seeking Part-time/Full-time year round Barista/Retailer. Must be available to work Monday-Saturday with varying hours between 6am-4pm. Wage starts at $18-$20/hr + benefits, free lunch & bread and possibility for performance raises. Please email your resume and cover letter to us at: [email protected]."
Full Sail: "Full Sail Brewing is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and completely hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to help support our Chef in our high-volume restaurant. Compensation: Wage + Tips. May qualify for Medical, Dental & Time Off benefits w/ full-time work. Apply online https://fullsailbrewing.com/employment/" 

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Local Rhoots has been a new destination for pop-ups. Over the past few months, it has opened its space on weekends for dine-in (order at the counter and grab a table to eat) or take out featuring things like Asian noodles and Mexican brunch. 

This month, Amiee Cannon, known as Mama Wes, will launch her Italian pop-up. The menu features fettuccini alfredo, shrimp scampi, lasagna, charcuterie (pictured above) and more. Prices for entrees range from $17-$19. A hot tip: we've been told people love Amiee's lasagna, which is 5 layers of cheesy, noodly goodness made with her family's recipe for sauce. 

Here are a few more details about the pop-up: 

Fridays and Saturdays in June as well as the first two weeks in July from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Local Rhoots: 1301 Belmont St. Order at the counter for either to-go or dine-in. 

Gluten free noodles available for two of the entrees
Vegetarian option available 

Cash, card, Apple pay

Appetizers
Artichoke Tapenade & Crostini $10
Mason Charcuterie $13
Ceasar Salad $8/$13
Entrees
Fettuccine Alfredo $18
Green Chili Shrimp Scampi $19
5-Layer Lasagna $18 single/$59 family 
Pappardelle with Asparagus and Mushrooms $17
Dessert
Chocolate Panna Cotta $6
Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce $7
Tiramisu $8
Kids
 Chicken Strips $9
Butter and Parmesan Noodles $9
Alfredo Sauce with Bowtie Noodles $9 

Amiee, owner of Mama Wes, has lived in Hood River for 30 years. She began cooking for the masses when her son, Wes, was in high school theater. She took it on herself to make dinner for the entire cast of his plays when they'd have long rehearsals, including the band members. The kids called her "Mama Wes." After he graduated, she went on to culinary school and then interned at Celilo, where she works to this day. One day, she would like to open a food truck in Hood River. 

Mylan Wines: Hosting a month-long fundraiser for The Trevor Project. 15% of sales will be donated to the charity. People can also donate directly to the project under the Gorge account at ​https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/3919198. All businesses are also welcome to join the fundraising efforts and should reach out to [email protected] with any questions. 

Spaghetti Western Co. at The Griffin House July 12, 2022: A pop-up dinner featuring a 6-course meal + wine. More details and tickets here. $225
Change The Way We Waste June 25, 2022: A summer talk about waste and sustainability at 1009 12th St. Hood River. FREE
Beer Belly .5k Fun Run, June 4: Fun run for those 21+. Cider or beer at the finish line. Race starts at 11:30 a.m. More info here. $20

pFriem Family Brewers: Has switched to summer hours. ​Open every day 11:00 am - 10:00 pm.

The Makery at Roots: Your little ones can spend their summer learning how to make crumpets and jam or even how to pickle things! More info here. Available for kids aged 5-12. Please check Roots for days and classes. $295

Golden Goods is delayed a bit. 
No news on Votum. Is it still a thing? We don't know. 
​No news on when Baseline Biscuit will reopen.