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tidbit thursday 7/14/22

7/14/2022

 
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Picture courtesy of Pacos Tacos

​News time! Let's start with some fruit talk.
The Hood River Fruit Loop is bursting with u-pick and pickup fruit, mostly cherries and blueberries right now. Harvest is low and late this year, thanks to that weird spring we had.
  • 𝗨-𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 are available at Kiyokawa Family Orchards, Draper Girls Country Farm, The Gorge White House and soon (July 20) Mt. View Orchards and Montavons Berries.
  • Boxes of already picked cherries are available at Packer Orchards.
  • 𝗨-𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 are available at Montavons Berries. Blueberries are also available at Wilinda Blueberry Patch (starting Friday, July 15).
𝗡𝗢𝗡-𝗙𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦:
  • Pacos Tacos Official added some bomb-looking nachos to their menu (picture from them below)
  • Pine Street Bakery has added a basil-mint limeade to its menu.
  • Fox Tail has a happy hour Mon-Thursday 3-6 with $1 off prints and $5 off growler fills.
  • Y'all all saw it and sent me lots of messages about it but Fishpeople Seafood Market at Hood River opened a food truck called "Off the Hook." It's parked behind Ferment and open 11:30/noon to sold-out on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We're sending our sleuth, Michelle, to grab photos and a menu this weekend. Stay tuned!
  • Columbia Gorge Confections is offering BOGO truffles and chocouterie this week.
  • Local Rhoots is closed Friday for some rest.
  • A reminder that Kickstand holds a community ride every Wednesday that is followed by free music at the restaurant.
  • And tomorrow (Friday), $1 from every Dutch Bros drink sold in Hood River will go to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank.
That's your news folks! Did I miss something? Comment below with your update!

what's open/closed for july 4, 2022

7/3/2022

 
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​July 4 is tomorrow and that means some places that are normally open are closed and some places that are normally closed are open!
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We've started a list for you below. It doesn't include every restaurant in town. We're still trying to get in touch with a few business owners.

open

GorgeOn Wines (11-3)
Solstice truck (12-4) and restaurant (11-8)
Working Hands (open at 8:30 am)
Crush Cider Cafe (6 p.m. to fireworks)
Sothkitchen (11-3)
Solera (4pm-9pm)
The Gorge White House (10-7)
Volcanic Bottle Shoppe (10-5)
Kickstand (8-3)
Pesco
BackWoods Brewing Co.
Gorges Beer
Mt Hood BBQ (8-4)

closed 

​Lake Taco
FishPeople Seafood
Grasslands
Full Sail
6th Street Bistro
Sushi Okalani
Grateful Vineyard
Bette's
The Pines 1852
Local Rhoots

Tidbit Thursday: weekly restaurant & food news 6/23/22

6/23/2022

 

updates

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. 

events

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​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. 

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tidbit thursday 6/16/22

6/16/2022

 

giveaways!

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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. 

upcoming temporary closures

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

menu changes

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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: 
Mesciua
A traditional light soup originating from La Spezia. Chickpeas, haricot beans, and farro
Panissa
A classic street food in Liguria made with chickpea flour! Served with basil aioli
Merluzzo Fritelle
Fried cod served with Agliata sauce
Focaccia Alla Genovese
House made Focaccia bread
Pesto Genovese
A classic sauce from Genoa Italy! Tossed with fresh pasta of the day.
Tonno Alla Genovese
Tuna Steak served with a rich wild mushroom sauce

specials and deals

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. 

What's up with kobe

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. 

What hood river eats is currently working on

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! 

    tell us about your favorite frozen drink in the gorge! 

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What's new at the farmer's market

6/15/2022

 
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Photo courtesy of ​Édeske Patisserie @edeske_patisserie
The summer farmer's market is in full swing, with strawberries, flowers, carrots, coffee, fresh lamb, and so much more abound. This year, there have been a few vendor changes. While one or two usual suspects have gone missing, 3 new businesses have joined the market and one more hopes to join soon.

in

​Édeske Patisserie
Soul Seeds Microgreens
Stilmour Farm
Sakurambo
M & P Ranches

out

Sakura Ridge/​Sakurambo

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​Édeske Patisserie

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. 
More info: edeskepatisserie.com
Market dates: Every summer market

Lamb vendor change

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Photo courtesy of M & P Ranches
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. 
More info: www.mpranches.com
Market dates: JUNE 11, 18 25 | JULY 2, 16, 23, 30 | AUG  20 | SEP 3, 17 | OCT 1, 15, 29 | NOV 12, 19

hooray, more farm fresh eggs

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Photo courtesy of Gorge Grown/The Hood River Farmer's Market
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

Coming soon...

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

if you have not been

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

tidbit thursday 6/9/22

6/9/2022

 

events

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

food + Drink specials

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

Summer menu updates

Pine Street Bakery (1103 12th St, Hood River) dropped its seasonal summer lunch menu (pictured below). 
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Pfriem has released its summer menu. New items include a pate plate, pasta salad, a melon and cucumber salad, and more. ​

who's hiring

A sample of some of the food service jobs available in the Gorge right now. 
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: info@pinestreetbakery.com."
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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We've added a page so that our readers can connect with local businesses, whether that's for hiring a food truck for an event or finding a baker for a gluten-free wedding cake. 
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June brings italian pop-up to local rhoots

6/3/2022

 
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Mama Wes Italian Food to host its first Pop-up at Local Rhoots Fridays and Saturdays now-July 9
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: 

When

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

Where

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

Dietary accomodations

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

pament methods accepted

Cash, card, Apple pay

Menu

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 
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About amiee

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. 

This post has been sponsored by Mama Wes Italian Pop-Up.

tidbit thursday 6/2/22

6/2/2022

 
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Pride month happenings and specials

KickStand Coffee & Kitchen: Serving up a special pride month cocktail called the Queen of Drag. According to KickStand, "$1 from each Queen of Drag cocktail sold will be donated to @trevorproject, supporting 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention services for the LBGTQ community."
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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 nate@gorgeonwines.com with any questions. 

Upcoming Food Events

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

changes to bar & restaurant hours

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

summer food activities for kids

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

upcoming openings

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. 

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. 

Golden goods to open downtown

4/29/2022

 
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Soon, a vegan sandwich and bake shop will open in downtown Hood River. The new spot, called Golden Goods, will be at ​111 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031 (look next to Andrew's, where the fro yo places used to be). 

The shop is the creation of Savannah and Chad Hinman. You may recognize the couple from the various hats they wear around town. Chad at Broder Ost and Savannah used to manage Basik Acai Cafe. 

The duo plan to open the doors some time in May. Then, they'll shut down for a few weeks as they welcome their first child. 
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We dropped by today and the space was sunny, bright, and inviting. Savannah and Chad have brought their own touches to the space, including tiling they did themselves. Look around and you'll see the influence of their friends on the space. Audrey Mae, known for her rad artistry, painted two pieces on their walls.
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So what's there to know? Golden Goods will be Hood River's first fully-vegan eatery. It will serve veggie-forward sandwiches focused on real food instead of meat substitutes (think: lentil meatballs on the meatball sandwich). Much of the bread and baked goods will be made in-house, but some things, like any gluten-free vegan bread, may be brought in from elsewhere. There will be kid-friendly items on the menu. For drinks expect kombucha, juice, espresso and hopefully beer and wine (with time, their application is under review with the OLCC). 

That's it. That's what we know! We're excited to see everything when they open soon! 

tidbit thursday: 4/28/22

4/28/2022

 
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Halley's food truck to open friday, april 28

You may remember Halley from a write-up we did a bit ago about a pop-up she did. Well, she bought the Huck Truck, renovated it to fit her Puerto Rican theme, and will open Saturday, April 30. Hours will be 11-2 p.m. for opening weekend (or until sold out, stay tuned to Halley's Facebook page for updates). The truck will be parked where Huck Truck was at 415 W Steuben. 
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FishPeople Seafood offering mother's day pre-orders

FishPeople Seafood will be offering both brunch and dinner kits for Mother's Day. Order for 2 or 4 (or multiple sets to feed more). A sample basket for brunch for 2: a dozen farm-fresh eggs, mimosa makings with juice from Columbia Gorge Organics (the bessssttt), salmon, potatoes, asparagus, and rémoulade. Make whatever you want with the ingredients or follow the included directions to make a bomb frittata. $39 feeds 2. Order by calling (541) 436-3474. 
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Mt. Hood BBQ expected to open May 6 

Mount Hood BBQ is on track to open May 6. We'll update you if anything changes. It will be parked in the parking lot of Local Rhoots/1301 at 1301 Belmont St. 
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Boba on hold

Remember when we got excited about the new boba truck? We may have got over-excited. The truck hit some snags and is on hold for now, from what we understand. More info to come. 

GORGE DELIVERIES expanding to white salmon

4/26/2022

 
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For some time, Ethan Fuller and his team of 3 drivers have been delivering takeout to Stevenson, Carson, Stabler, Home Valley, North Bonneville, and Cascade Locks. The 19 year-old plans to hire two additional employees and expand to White Salmon, Bingen, and parts of Snowden this May. We chatted with Ethan about his business and what sets it apart from other delivery services.

What sets Gorge deliveries apart 

"We don't make money by taking a cut of the order total. That ensures that customers can still support local businesses, without a delivery service taking a cut of the profits." 
​- Ethan Fuller, Owner of Gorge Deliveries 

Restaurants currently working with Gorge deliveries

Walking Man Brewery 
Nasy's Kitchen
Coronas Mexican Food
Tacos Pepe
Big T's
Clark and Lewie's
Main Street Market

*Each restaurant has its own delivery hours, please check Gorge Deliveries for the most up-to-date delivery schedule. 

restaurants ready to work with gorge deliveries when it expands

EAT 14
Pizza Leona
Harvest Market

how to order 

Instead of calling the restaurant you want to order from, head to gorgedeliveries.com. Find the restaurant you want to order from, hit "order now" and select your items, then check out. Food will be delivered to the address you put in during checkout. 

Minimum $$$ for Delivery 

None

cost per delivery 

$8 for most deliveries, but up to $14 (not including tip). 

delivery hours

Currently 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. However, each restaurant has specific hours delivery is available. Head to gorgedeliveries.com for the most up-to-date schedule. 

Spring menus

4/24/2022

 
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Pictured above: Prawns and Calamari from Kickstand's large plates  menu. Photo courtesy of Kickstand.

Spring menus are here! 

In the past few weeks, several restaurants have swapped their menus to reflect the season. 

Pine Street Bakery 

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pFriem Family Brewers

pFriem's spring menu keeps favorites like mochiko chicken, mussles & frites, and the fried chicken sandwich. It adds seasonal selections like smoked salmon dip, roasted beets, paprikash, and a spring salad. Find lots of gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. See the full menu below. pFriem is located at ​707 Portway Ave #101. See their menu online at www.pfriembeer.com
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KickStand Coffee and Kitchen

Kickstand's spring menu features a poke bowl, year-round staples like the street tacos, and what you see in the picture above: a grilled prawn and calamari platter with garlic rice, baby bok choy, green onions, and soy sauce. You'll also notice the return of the Ricky Bobby sandwich (eggs, fried chicken, sausage, cheese, and green onions on a biscuit). 

Below, find the full menus. Find Kickstand at 1235 State St #100 and online at kickstandcoffee.net

Celilo Restaurant and Bar

Chef Ben is always innovating at Celilo Restaurant and Bar. This spring's menu features items like seafood risotto, mushroom and coconut ravioli, ricotta gnocchi with roasted cauliflower, and, of course, a pasta loaded with spring veggies like artichoke hearts. The bar menu remains the same with happy hour from 5-6 daily. Find the full menu below or at Celilo  (16 Oak St.) and online at  www.celilorestaurant.com. 


pesco

Elizabeth changes her menu monthly, rotating through the cities and regions of Italy. This month, she takes us to Sicily. Start with an order of  Panelle (a chickpea fritter with handmade lemon aioli), then order some fresh, handmade pasta with pistachio pesto. We can't wait to try it. Have you? Find Pesco online at pescohr.com and in person in the Windance parking lot (​108 OR-35).
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Gorges beer co.

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Photo Courtesy of Gorges Beer Co. 
The spring menu focuses on sharable plates like deviled eggs, fries, charcuterie, and farro salad. Other mains include things like mushroom risotto and spring seafood stew.  Find them in person at 390 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks or online at gorgesbeer.com

jew-ish Girl noodle pop-up coming to local rhoots

3/31/2022

 
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Starting next week (Friday, 4/8) and continuing through the end of the month, Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.) will be hosting a special pop-up event every Friday and Saturday. 

On the menu: a customize-your-own style noodle bowl with Jewish roots. Think handmade noodles with slow-braised meat or black bean fritters, matzo balls, in your choice of broth, topped with fresh herbs and pickled veggies of your choosing. Bowls start at $15 and each is customizable from a menu of items made by Sam Rodgers and her team. They can be made gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. The menu will be rounded out with a few kids items and appetizers. Drink options include both non-alcoholic drinks and a full bar including beer, wine, and even cocktails. 

The pop-up will be held inside Local Rhoots, allowing customers a dine-in experience. 

If you're wondering why Local Rhoots is serving up matzo balls and Asian-style noodles, it's the influence and idea of Sam, who was raised in America but Jewish. She notes that during Christmas, she has fond memories of eating Chinese food on Christmas, since it's one of the few types of cuisine that is always open on Christmas Day/Eve. It spurred her obsession with Asian-influenced food and this pop-up allows her to marry that with her own Jewish background. 

Want to go? Sam suggests reservations for opening night for groups of any size. After that, reservations will be reserved for parties of 6 or more. To make a reservation, please call (541) 340-4364.

The details

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When: Fridays and Saturdays 4/8-4/30
​Where: Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.)
What: A pop-up event with customizable bowls. Also enjoy a drink or cocktail. Stay tuned for the final menu!
Questions? Reservations? (541) 340-4364.

About local rhoots

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Local Rhoots is a meal delivery service using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, creating jobs within the community and delivering in reusable packaging. Their motto is "we feed humans whole food that tastes awesome!" Learn more at localrhoots.com. 

This post has been sponsored by Local Rhoots (thank you so much for your support, Sam!). 

SŌTHKITCHEN opens friday, april 1

3/30/2022

 
A new food truck is set to open at Mt. Hood Winery this Friday! 
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This winter, SōthKitchen held pop-ups at 64oz taphouse. Now, the owners have finished the build out of their food truck, secured their permits, and passed their inspections. The only thing left to do is open the window and start serving food, which they will do on Friday, April 1 at Mt. Hood Winery. Here's what we know about the truck: 

The menu

"Gourmet sandwiches with a touch of Italian and Filipino flavors and cuisine," -- Owner, Michelle Soth
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Location

The truck will be parked at Mt. Hood Winery, for the most part. They have mentioned being open to catering, as well. Address: ​2882 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR

The hours

For now, the hours will be 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. That may change in the future. 

The owners*

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Michelle and Joshua Soth are co-owners of the food truck.
Joshua has been an Executive level Chef for the past 15 years but has been in the industry for nearly 28 years. He's never worked in a food truck before but having his own has always been a dream. He was born in a South Suburb of Chicago. Joshua is an avid kayaker and whitewater rafter and spent some time as a sea kayak guide on Orcas Island, WA. He also trained in the whitewater of the White Salmon River where his love for the Columbia River Gorge began.

Michelle: You may know Michelle from her work as a yoga instructor at Brimstone Boulders. She was born in  was born and raised in Chicago, as well. She’s a first generation Filipino-American. The memories of family gatherings and meals at her Lola's home are the inspiration to Michelle’s style of cooking today. She’s an avid baker and has a strong passion for making delectable sweets and breads.

The Staff

SōthKitchen is a family business. Joshua and Michelle's daughter, Bella, lends her expertise to the business. Bella handles all of the design work for the business. She helps with prep and loves making ​lumpia (Filipino egg rolls). 

the reason behind the name

Soth (rhymes with both) is their last name. You'll find a long history of posts under #sothkitchen on instagram: it's the tag they've used to share their food adventures, both at home and on the trail, for the past few years. 

Other details

Kids menu available. Pay by card or with cash. Vegetarian options available. 

For more information

Want more info? Want to check for an updated menu or hours? Find SōthKitchen online at ​sothkitchen.net or on Instagram @sothkitchen

​All photos provided by Sōth Kitchen
*Some of this information has been copied from www.sothkitchen.net with the permission of the owners. 

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first look: Pesco food truck opens in hood river

3/30/2022

 
Late this winter, a new food truck opened in the parking lot of Windance Board Shop. The name is PESCO and it's run by Elizabeth Pesco. 

​The theme? Handmade Italian food. We're talking the kind that's made by a chef that lived in Italy for several years. And don't get us started on the fried rice balls that take the owner two and a half hours to make each morning. They're carefully packed with slow-simmered meat sauce, veggies, and cheese. ​

About the chef

You may know Elizabeth from her work as a chef at several restaurants around town. Before opening PESCO, Elizabeth learned her skills in some of the most well-known kitchens in town. Elizabeth is a talented chef with a passion for food. She works tirelessly and patiently to perfect each recipe she makes and puts a ridiculous amount of effort into everything she does. With her experience as a chef and her knowledge of Italy, she has brought a new take on Italian to Hood River, providing something completely different than what we currently have. Think:  seasonal, light, packed full of flavor,  fresh, local, and handmade -- just like you would find it in Italy. 

About the menu

Elizabeth rotates her menu each month. This month, she's focusing on Sicily with items like Spaghetti con Pesto di Pistachhio (fresh spaghetti with a pistachio pesto) and panelle (Sicilian chickpea fritter served with lemon aioli). In the past, she took us to Florence (fresh pappardelle with tomato sauce; spinach and ricotta dumplings; Tuscan soup; and more) and Rome. 

Moving forward, she'll continue to change the menu each month, reflecting the seasonality of our local ingredients here in the Gorge. Check for a new menu each month on her website and Instagram page. 

The details

Address: 108 HWY 35, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
Hours: 11:30-sold out (typically some time between 6 and 9 p.m.). Instagram is a great way to track when she's sold out for the day, so if you're worried, pop over instagram.com/pescohr
Kid-friendly menu? Yes!
Payment options accepted: Cash, card, apple pay
Website and current menu: www.pescohr.com
Drinks: Yes!  

Tidbit Thursday 3/17

3/17/2022

 
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Photo borrowed from Everybody's
Ready for some weekly updates? 
  1. Want to go out for St. Paddy's Day? There are tons of specials around town. Ferment is doing a turkey Rueben + Irish stew. Everybody's is cooking up Corned Beef and Cabbage as well as Shepard's pie, Bangers + Mash, and Irish soda bread. Kickstand will have venison Shepard's pie and drink specials. And Thunder Island has a crazy awesome looking St. Paddy's burger with corned beef, kraut, swiss, and 1000 island dressing. 
  2. 6th Street Bistro is closed for the week, reopening 3/25.
  3. Like booze and easter egg hunts? Packer Orchards will be hosting a "boozy glow in the dark Easter egg hunt" for those of you 21+.
  4. It's Farm-to-Table dinner event season and Hood River Organic just announced that it will be hosting one on June 12. Find more details here.
That's all the news we have for this week! Join us next Thursday for another update. If we missed something, please comment below! We'd love to know. 

Thank you for joining us for dine out for ukraine night!

3/17/2022

 
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! ​
Last Wednesday's, "Dine/Drink out for Ukraine" (organized by Hood River Eats and Solstice Pizza)  was more successful than I could have ever imagined.

Restaurants, breweries, wineries, taphouses, and coffee shops were packed all day. pFriem was on an hour wait; when we walked into 64 Oz (taphouse) near their normal closing time, the business was packed; and many of the business owners we talked to said business was above normal on Wednesday. 

Together, eaters and drinkers in the Gorge managed to raise $25,000 for the World Central Kitchen. That's incredible! 

What you didn't see was that behind the scenes this event was powered by servers, dishwashers, bussers, cooks, hostesses, managers, dough makers, and bartenders. A huge shout-out goes to them for their hard work on Wednesday. Many businesses are short-staffed these days, closing unexpectedly if a staff member calls in sick. The labor market in the Gorge is tight and difficult but every restaurant that committed to the fundraiser found a way to make it work Wednesday. A huge thanks to them and their staff. 

The easiest part of this fundraiser was getting restaurants to join the cause. It's unbelievable how supportive this community is. All it took was a few emails and phone calls to get 20 restaurants on board and from there the event snowballed. On Wednesday, 41 establishments pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to the World Central Kitchen. On Thursday, we heard from additional restaurants saying that they had been closed or short-staffed on Wednesday but were planning to donate proceeds from a different day. Then, over the weekend many wineries decided to donate a percent of their sales to the fundraiser. In the end, we had almost 50 participants. 

A huge shout out to everyone who donated online, ate out, worked, or helped us spread the word. Thank you all for making this event so successful. 
In gratitude, 
Melissa Haskin, Owner, Hood River Eats

Want to find out more about the WCK? Click here. Want to donate? Head to this link. Funds go directly to WCK. If you would like your donation to go directly to the Ukraine, you can mention it in the comments box when you donate. 

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR PARTICIPATING IN "DINE/DRINK OUT FOR UKRAINE" NIGHT
10 Speed Coffee 
Local Rhoots
Broder Ost
Pine Street
New York City Sub Shop
Pfriem Family Brewers 
White Salmon Baking
Gorges Brewing Co. 
Celilo
Solstice Wood Fire Pizza
Gorge Wine Library
Volcanic Bottle Shoppe
Thunder Island Brewing Company 
Freebridge Brewing
Egg River Cafe
Evoke
64 Oz 
Sushi Okalani 
Stave and Stone 
Double Mountain Brewery 
Boda's Kitchen
Mugen Noodle 
Camp 1805
Crush Cider Cafe
Feast Market & Delicatessen
Bette's Place Restaurant
Ground Coffee
Doppio
Working Hands/Slopeswell Cider
Riverside
River Daze Cafe 
Pizza Leona 
Henni's Kitchen and Bar
PESCO  food truck (located in the lot next to Windance)
The Mesquitery
Mylan Wines 
Randonne Coffee (1104 1st Ave, Mosier, OR 97040)
Lilo's Hood River
China Gorge
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen
Treebird Market
Everybody's Brewing 
Aniche Cellars 
Cor Cellars 
Domaine Pouillon
The Pines 1852
6th Street Grill

Tidbit Thursday 3/10/22

3/10/2022

 
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  1. Working Hands has announced it will hold St. Pattys day this year. Join the brewery/cidery two days after St. Pattys day, on March 19 for live Irish music, pop up food by Votum and a new release beer. Want more info? See the Facebook event here. 
  2. The lids off the news: Chad from Broder Ost is opening a cool new eatery with his wife, Savannah. It will be in the old fro yo place next to Andrew's. We're meeting him later this week for pics and more info. For now we know it will be called Golden Goods and is being described as "A plant-based sandwich and bake shop." 
  3. Grateful Vineyard wants you to know that Thursdays are  locals night. Get a pitcher and a pizza for $35 or a rootbeer and cheese pizza for $25.
  4. Grasslands says to mark your calendars for Saturday 3/26. It will be their Hood River anniversary and they plan to celebrate with music, guest BBQ friends, a special menu, and knife sharpening. Beer from Ferment will be available. 
  5. We'll update you when donations finish coming in, but yesterday's "Dine out for Ukraine" was a HUGE success. Thank you to all the restaurants, breweries, bars, food workers, food eaters, and drink drinkers that came out to support the World Central Kitchen in its efforts to feed Ukrainian Refugees. Thus far, we're at over $17k in donations. We almost doubled our goal! 
  6. The soup food truck in the Heights, Ladle's, is closed for the season, re-opening in fall. 
  7. Viento closed its tasting room, but will continue to sell wine. More info here. 
  8. Halley did not meet her food truck Kickstarter goal, but still plans to open her Puerto Rican food truck. 
  9. Nashi Ramen is also closed for the season. 


Viento Tasting room closed permanently

3/7/2022

 
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We're sad to announce that the Viento tasting room has been sold and is closed. No news on who is going into the space or when it will re-open, but it's not the end for Viento Wines. Owners  Rich and Robin Cushman will continue to sell wine on their website and through local pop-ups. The Viento brand was not sold. 
*Photo courtesy of Viento 

Dine out to support ukraine

3/4/2022

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We have joined forces with restaurants, breweries, wineries, and coffee shops to bring you "Dine or Drink out to Support Ukraine" all day Wednesday, March 9. 
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, participating area restaurants will donate a percent of their daily sales to World Central Kitchen, which is working to feed Ukrainians through this crisis. Right now, the organization has 8 sites set up at border crossings in Poland, and is also delivering meals within Ukraine. 

All participating Gorge eateries and drinkeries have pledged to donate at least 10% of sales. Each participating restaurant is in charge of deciding what percent of sales it would like to donate to the cause. After the event is complete, we will be able to see how much our community raised, here. ​
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Please join us to support feeding Ukrainians by dining or drinking out on Wednesday March 9, 2022. 

Participating eateries/drinkeries

Each restaurant name below is linked to a website or Facebook page where you will find the establishments address, menu, and hours, if available online.  
  • 10 Speed Coffee 
  • Local Rhoots
  • Broder Ost
  • Pine Street
  • New York City Sub Shop
  • Pfriem Family Brewers 
  • White Salmon Baking
  • Gorges Brewing Co. 
  • Celilo
  • Solstice Wood Fire Pizza
  • Gorge Wine Library
  • Volcanic Bottle Shoppe
  • Thunder Island Brewing Company 
  • Freebridge Brewing
  • Egg River Cafe
  • Evoke
  • 64 Oz 
  • Sushi Okalani 
  • Stave and Stone 
  • Double Mountain Brewery 
  • Boda's Kitchen
  • Mugen Noodle 
  • Camp 1805
  • Crush Cider Cafe
  • Feast Market & Delicatessen
  • Bette's Place Restaurant
  • Ground Coffee
  • Doppio
  • Working Hands/Slopeswell Cider
  • Riverside
  • River Daze Cafe 
  • Pizza Leona 
  • Henni's Kitchen and Bar
  • PESCO  food truck (located in the lot next to Windance)
  • The Mesquitery
  • Mylan Wines 
  • Randonne Coffee (1104 1st Ave, Mosier, OR 97040)
  • Lilo's Hood River
  • China Gorge
  • Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen
and more to come! Please check back Tuesday night to see the complete list of participants. 

why world central kitchen?

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Photo provided by World Central Kitchen
The short answer? Aaron from Solstice Kitchen believes in the work of World Central Kitchen so much that he started this fundraiser to support them. The organization and cause is one that resonates with Aaron. 

This project started as a fundraiser at Solstice, but Aaron is a big-picture thinker and started looping in other area restaurants like Pfriem, Camp 1805, Pine Street, 10 Speed, and Egg River. Then, he felt like more could be done, so he contacted Hood River Eats to see if we knew anyone else that would want to participate. 

We started by double-checking that World Central Kitchen is a good cause. It is! The organization has a score of 100 on Charity Navigator. And more importantly, as we started to rally local eateries, many of them were familiar with and confident in World Central Kitchen.​
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Photo provided by World Central Kitchen
To read about World Central Kitchen's current work in Ukraine/Poland, please see this article from the Washington Post. 

About world central kitchen

​Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. WCK has served more than 60 million fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world. WCK’s Resilience Programs strengthen food and nutrition security by training chefs and school cooks; advancing clean cooking practices; and awarding grants to farms, fisheries, and small food businesses while also providing educational and networking opportunities. Learn more at wck.org.*

This verbiage is directly from the World Central Kitchen media kit .

How to get involved, if you're a business owner

Any eatery or drinkery is welcome to join our cause.
  • If you would like marketing materials or social media templates to use to promote the event, please contact us through our contact form.
  • We would like to keep a running list of all participants so we can share that info with everyone, so if you'd like to participate, please shoot us a message and we'll get you added to the lists.
  • ​When you're ready to deposit your funds, head to this link and hit "donate" or "join team." Donating will allow you to leave your name while joining as a team (a few extra steps) will post your information under your business name. 
  • Make sure to allocate your funds to "disaster relief." This will help funnel your funds towards the efforts in Ukraine. 

how to get involved if you can't eat out on wednesday, march 9

We have a group fundraiser set up on the World Central Kitchen website. If you are able to, you can donate by heading to this link  and hitting "donate." 
DONATE TO WCK

For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

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