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Post first made in December 2021. Updated 1/14/22. Editor's note: We have decided to leave in place closures that have happened in the past and will continue to update the list as the season continues.  Many Columbia Gorge eateries and wineries shut down for a few weeks in winter for season rest before the busy spring and summer tourist season. Below, find a list of temporary closures for local establishments. If you would like to see a list of places that are permanently closed, please click here. Restaurants/Breweries/BarsGrasslands Barbecue: Currently closed (1/1/22) but re-opening later this winter. Henni's (White Salmon): Closed for winter rest January 1, 2022 through January 18, 2022. Feast Market & Delicatessen: Closed Jan 15-24. Reopening January 25. Gorges Beer Co.: Closed 1/13-1/18. Broder Ost: On winter break 12/31/21 through 1/3/22 Bakeries/Chocolate ShopsColumbia Gorge Confections: Closed 12/31/21-1/5/22 WineriesWhile the tasting rooms for these wineries are closed, many offer online ordering and delivery during times they are closed. Aniche Cellars: Re-opening January 15, 2022
Grateful Vineyard: Winter Rest January 3rd -13th. Reopening on the January 14. Viento: Re-opening January 22 Stoltz: Closed for the season. Hood Crest Winery: Closed December 20, 2021-February 2, 2022. Mt. Hood Winery: Closed until March Wy'East Vineyard and Wheel's food truck: Closed December 20, 2021 - February 10, 2022. The Gorge White House: Closed January and February 2022.  Halley M. is just over $16k short of raising enough funds to kickstart her plan to open a Puerto Rican food truck here in the Gorge.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Halley’s passion for food goes back to her youth. She spent hours at a time in the kitchen with her grandmother and great grandmother, even if it meant all she got to do was hang out and wash dishes. Now, after spending a decade in the Gorge, Halley wants to bring her roots here. She notes on her Kickstarter page “I believe we need more diversity in the area. Being able to bring Puerto Rican cuisine to the area would be a dream come true for me.” (And it’s true, could we get some Indian food up in here? Ethiopian? Nepalese please?) Each spring-fall, the Downwinder opens up shop on the pier at the Hood River Event Site. The truck pumps out some of the region's most delicious tacos and frosé, keeping beachgoers and river-sports doers fed and cool. Then, when winter comes, the duo that owns the truck packs up and heads off on winter adventures. But, this year, the masterminds were busy cooking up a new idea: what if they expanded? And 6 days ago, the news broke: we don't get just one Downwinder this spring. We get two! The Downwinder has taken over the space downtown that is occupied by Basik Açai Café (112 Oak St.). So what's the deal with the new space? We reached out to the owners to ask. Here's what they had to say: Question: Will the new eatery have the same name/menu/concept as your truck down on the pier? Answer: same name/menu/concept, yes! But we will expand on it. We will continue to offer our signature tacos + some sharable options. In addition, we will have rotating/seasonal plates/bowls such as a summer poke bowl, winter stews, and other globally inspired dishes. Question: Will you continue to operate the truck on the pier while also running the downtown shop? Answer: Yes! This is a Downwinder expansion so the cart will still operate during the summer at the event site! Question: What's the vibe you're going for with the decor/music/menu for the new shop? Answer: funky + eclectic (see a sneak peek, below!) Question: Is there anything else you want to share with the public? Answer: We are genuinely so excited to have a home base on Oak that allows us to serve the community year-around! We hope to be a local hang out offering good eats, tasty drinks, and an intentional atmosphere. Every design element has been mindfully made, right down to our curated playlists to create a really special environment. Additional details:Kids menu: Yes! Opening date: Aiming for spring Alcohol: Yes! Beer, wine, signature frosé, and a new signature margarita- available frozen or on the rocks. Wifi: Yes! The New Space   Monarch Hot Chicken comes to Hood River by Melissa Haskin/Hood River Eats On January 29, Monarch Hot Chicken will have its second pop-up event here in Hood River. Run by chef Ryan Hunter, the business seeks to perfect one thing: Nashville-style Hot Chicken. Hunter describes his chicken as packing a hefty dose of cayenne-forward heat. At the January 29 dinner, it will be served on a Hawaiian-style hamburger bun with smokey aioli, slaw, and pickles. You may know Hunter from kitchens around the Gorge: White Salmon Baking, Pixan, and Kickstand (where he is currently employed). Before that, Hunter worked in kitchens from Alaska to Minneapolis to Martha's Vineyard. His last stop before the Gorge: Coquine -- you know, that fancy place everyone from Food & Wine to Esquire brags about. The idea for his pop-up came from a recent trip to visit family in LA. While noshing on some delicious hot chicken, he thought to himself that the Gorge could use a hot chicken place and he could be just the guy to bring it to us. We asked Hunter what we ask most chefs: "What do you want people to experience when they eat your food/how do you want them to feel during/after?" His response? You ever see the 1996 film The Big Night? It's one of my favorite food-centric films. After a massive, multi-course spread, the dinner guests are sunk back in their chairs in a heavy-lidded fugue state resembling post-coital bliss. A sensory experience so intense and gratifying it borders on the transcendent. Can hot chicken provide such an experience? I'll give it a shot. If you go:Where: Working Hands, 1021 12th St Suite 102, Hood River, OR 97031 What: Monarch Fried Chicken will be serving up a "feast" including the Monarch Hot Chicken sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread cake. When: 3 p.m. until sold out. No reservations or pre-orders. Drinks: Beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages available for individual purchase. Payment: Card or cash accepted. $25 per plate. What's next:Hunter's next outing will also be at Working Hands, where he will be providing a bar food menu on Super Bowl Sunday. Follow Monarch Hot Chicken  Y'all know it, it has been a snow globe here in Hood River. Once again, 84 closed for some of the day. While our road has cleared up, I don't know how the rest of HR looks, bad I'm guessing because the list of eatery closures is pretty long today. Open: Fishpeople Seafood Market at Hood River KickStand Coffee & Kitchen White Salmon Baking Co. Feast Local Rhoots STOKED Roasters (Hood River, OR) Lilo's BBQ Nashi Ramen Thunder Island Solstice Pine Street Common House (opening late) Kobe Boda's Kitchen Mugen Noodle Bar Sushi Okalani NY City Sub Shop (open until 4) Farmstand Closed: Orange Cuisine Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery Celilo Restaurant and Bar Grace Su's China Gorge Restaurant River Daze Cafe Full Sail Brewing Company Double Mountain 3 Rivers Camp 1805 Ladles Soup Stave and Stone Ferment Brewing Company ----- We also have a running list of winter break closures for local eateries and breweries. See this link.  Moth Lounge (105 4th St, Hood River, OR 97031)
Crazy Pepper (now running as Modern Taco. Same owners, different concept) The Pescatarian Cafe (108 US-30, Hood River, OR 97031) No. 9 Smōk•hous (108 US-30, Hood River, OR 97031) The Ranch Drive In (1950 12th St, Hood River, OR 97031) Cindy's Espresso and More (Moby purchased the coffee stand, 1540 Osprey Dr, Hood River, OR 97031) Kaze Japanese Restaurant (Mugen is open in the space, now. 212 4th St, Hood River, OR 97031) Big Horse/Horsefeathers (115 State St, Hood River, OR 97031) Brian's Pourhouse (606 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031)  What a year! As we look back on 2021, it's crazy to remember that we started the year with risk levels. In April, we were still in "High Risk," which allowed for indoor dining not to exceed 25% or 50 people. There were rules on closing times (11 pm in high risk) and how many people could sit at a table (6 max in Oregon). As the vaccines rolled out and cases subsided, there was a brief window where the mask mandate was withdrawn and we lived in glorious mask-free freedom. "It's over!" some of us thought. COVID has another plan in mind, obviously. As we finish out 2021, we wanted to take a moment to recap the year and the changes that HR and the Columbia Gorge experienced. Let's start with something fun: new restaurants, food trucks, and eateries that opened this year: 2021 Restaurant, Food Truck, and Market OpeningsIn 2021, the following food and drink-related businesses opened in our area:
Restaurants and Food Trucks that Closed in 2021
Media Coverage of the Gorge From famous NYT wine critic Eric Asimov to Travel & Leisure, everyone wanted a piece of Oregon to brag about this year. A few notable news articles about our region included:
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Looking to dine in the Gorge this holiday season? Below, find a few options. We will update this list throughout the season. Cheers!
Dine In
Crooked Tree Tavern at Cooper Spur: Open Christmas Eve and Day. No menu available yet. Address: 10755 Cooper Spur Rd, Mt. Hood, OR 97041. Phone: (541) 352-6692
Riverside: Open Christmas Eve (walk ins only, so show up early!). Open Christmas Day, reservations encouraged. Menu not yet available. Address: 1108 E Marina Dr, Hood River, OR 97031. Phone: (541) 386-4410
3 Rivers Grill: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations recommended. No menu available yet. Address: 601 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031. Phone: (541) 386-8883
Riverside: Open Christmas Eve (walk ins only, so show up early!). Open Christmas Day, reservations encouraged. Menu not yet available. Address: 1108 E Marina Dr, Hood River, OR 97031. Phone: (541) 386-4410
3 Rivers Grill: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations recommended. No menu available yet. Address: 601 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031. Phone: (541) 386-8883
To-Go
Boda's Kitchen: Will be offering a take-and-bake menu with items like coq au vin, caramel cheesecake, and Brussels sprouts. Orders due by Saturday, December 18. Order online by clicking here. Boda's is located at 404 Oak Street, Hood River, OR 97031. Questions? Call (541) 386-9876. DEADLINE TO ORDER HAS PASSED
With the holidays (obviously not all holidays, just Christmas, if you celebrate that) less than a week away, you still have time to buy local gifts! Here are some more local options:
- Hand Packed Albacore Tuna, USA Caught & Canned from Fish People Seafood. $85. FREE Shipping. Buy online or in person. 13 Oak Street, Hood River, OR 97031
- A nifty hat from Grateful Vineyard. (Closed December 23rd-26th). Buy in person at 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd., Mount Hood, Oregon.
- A gift basket from Pine Street Bakery, such as the cookie basket ($42). Call ahead for availability. See menu below for all gift basket options. 1103 12th St, Hood River.
Phone: (541) 386-1719. - A gift basket from Red Thread and Co., 114 3rd St, Hood River, OR. Pick from a morning tea or chai tea (made in Portland), a handmade ceramic cup, a gold or silver spoon and a piece of rose quartz to give you good energy! $49
- House-made hot honey from Solstice. Order online and pickup in person 501 Portway Ave, Hood River.
- This gorgeous "shaggy mane" from Mary Brossman at shopthewilder.com. The 7x6.5 Gouache is on wood and can be ordered online or picked up in person at the Thunder Island last-minute pop-up shop from 5-8 on Wednesday. 601 NW Wa Na Pa St., Cascade Locks, OR
7. Doppio House Blend. A medium roast from Doppio (310 Oak St, Hood River). Described as, "Full bodied and smooth with mild pleasing acidity. Chocolaty and nutty with complex notes of sweet spices." $15. Order online or in person.
Here's the full menu for Pine Street Gift Baskets:
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Still looking for a local holiday gift? Here are a few local options for the drink-lovers in your life.
- Pomegranate drink mixers, from Hood River Stationers. $12. Purchase in person. Open 10-6 Sun - Sat. 213 Oak St, Hood River, OR.
- A bag of Moby coffee, such as the Moby holiday blend, a Mexican coffee with notes of toffee, caramel, cinnamon and milk chocolate: $13. Available at the stand (1540 Osprey Dr, Hood River, OR) or at the roastery in Parkdale (7259 2nd Street Parkdale, OR 97041).
- A gift box of beers from Pfriem, such as this "Brewmaster's Selection." $83.88. Order online or in person (707 Portway Ave #101, Hood River, OR).
- For the bourbon-lover in your life, HRD recently released Trail’s End 10, a 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Oregon Garry Oak casks. Swing by the Hood River Distillers Tasting Room on Oak St. to purchase in person (304 Oak St Suite #3, Hood River, OR 97031, $59.95). You can also turn it into a custom gift box with swag while you sip on a mini cocktail!
- For the cider-lover in your life, try the 12 Days of Christmas hard cider advent calendar from Crush Cider Cafe (1020 Wasco St, Hood River, OR). The ship-ready box comes with 12 pint-size cans of craft cider. Buy online and pickup in person. Or call ahead and pickup in person. $75
- I know, I know. We already featured something from The Darling Boutique, but we really love this Hood River coffee cup, too. Available in-store (104 Oak St.). $35
With shipping taking longer and longer, if you're a holiday gift-giver, there's no better year to give local than this year! We've reached out to local businesses to put together a list of some of the local items available this year. What's listed here is just a few of the many items available. As the season continues, we will release more items. Today's list is the second of four that will be posted to our site.
The Gifts
- A Dog River Coffee mug, made by local pottery maker Some Girl Pottery. Pick up in person at Dog River Coffee 401 Oak St. Order and pay online ahead of time, if you'd like. Link to buy. $32
- Nature mugs from The Darling Boutique (104 Oak St.). Available in-store. $14 each.
- A gift basket from Volcanic Bottle Shoppe (1410 12th St.). Think: 6 beers, 2 bags of snack nuts, a pint glass, and a sticker, all packed up nicely in a box for you. All you have to do is pick it up! The beer lover in your life will love it! Order and pickup in person at Volcanic. $50.
- Beer/cider tokens from Working Hands Fermentation. The perfect stocking stuffer. Each token gets your giftee a beverage of their choice. Buy one. Buy 10. Buy one for everyone in the office. Each token is $6. Available for purchase in person at Working Hands (1021 12th St. Suite 102.)
- A nifty Full Sail Hat and a six-pack from Full Sail Brewing. Available in-person at the Full Sail taproom (506 Columbia St.). $20 for the hat. Six-pack prices vary. Note that Full Sail will be closed December 20- December 29.
- "Dave’s Favorites Gift Box," a box full of locally-made jams from Oregon Growers. Think: Cherry Zinfandel, Boysenberry, Strawberry Pinot, Marionberry, Apple Butter and Apricot. Available for shipping anywhere in the US. $46.95 plus shipping. Only available online.
- Get your fish on at Slopewell/Working Hands next Friday, December 10. No tickets necessary. Bring $$$ for beer and seafood. FishPeople will be bringing the food for a pop-up event. On the menu: cioppino, clam chowder, smoked salmon dip, and oysters on the shell. Doors open at 5 p.m. Address: 1021 12th St., Hood River.
- Nosh on a six-course, food and wine dinner at Skamania Lodge. The meal will be prepared by three French master chefs and feature PNW food and wine (Syncline and Domain Pouillon, for example). Tickets are a little spendy ($300), but all ticket sales go to the Blanchet House, which Skamania describes as "a nonprofit organization in Portland providing meals, clothing, and life-saving shelter programs to people in need." Email kayla.hansen@skamania.com for tickets.
- Enjoy a 5-course tasting menu by PESCO at the Elks Lodge on December 17 at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature foods from Florence, Italy made by Elizabeth Pesco, owner of PESCO -- an Italian food truck set to open in Hood River later this winter. Tickets are $45 for Elks members and $50 for non-Elks members. Location: Hood River Elks Lodge #1507, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Tickets required. Purchase online here.
- Join Mt. Hood Meadows for a NYE buffet. Choose from two seating times (6 p.m. or 8 p.m.). The menu includes everything from charcuterie to maple-pecan baked salmon. View the menu online and purchase tickets here. Beer from Pfriem will be available.
- Savor a 4-course dinner with beer pairings at The Baldwin Saloon this Saturday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be a collaboration between Working Hands and the Baldwin Saloon. Think Working Hands Beer Braised Beef Short Rib—parsnip and celery root puree, slow-cooked baby carrots, chocolate and veal demi—paired with a Baltic Porter. Location: 205 Court St, The Dalles. Tickets required, buy online here. Make sure to scroll down and select the Working Hands Brewers Dinner--they have a few other events listed on that page, too. $85/person.
With shipping taking longer and longer, if you're a holiday gift-giver, there's no better year to give local than this year! We've reached out to local businesses to put together a list of some of the local items available this year. What's listed here is just a few of the many items available. As the season continues, we will release more items. Today's list is just the first of 4 that will be posted to our site.
- A Grasslands Barbecue trucker hat: $25 (Available for purchase online or in person: https://grasslandsbarbecue.com/product/trucker-hat/)
- Keep Cozy Gift Box from Good Medicine Tea: $45. The box includes 4 caffeine-free teas, chocolate truffles, an infuser, and a card that Good Medicine can fill out for you before they ship it for you! (Buy online here)
- A hip hoodie from Thunder Island: $50. Available for purchase in-person in Cascade Locks.
- The Gorge Love gift basket from, Spruce Supply Co. They don't have a physical store you can shop in, but you can order online! $80. Gift box includes wine, a candle, and chocolate. Available for shipping as long as you and the person you're sending it to are 21+ (Buy online here)
- Natural & organic milk chocolate bonbons from Boda's Kitchen: $13. Pick them up in person or online at https://bodas-kitchen.square.site
- A peppermint chocolate bar from Columbia Gorge Confections: $8. Buy online here or in person at their new storefront in the old Pacific Rim Roasters spot at 112 7th Street.
- Stay stoked with a "Stay stoked" t-shirt from Stoked Roasters: $25. Buy in person or online.
- Who doesn't need a nice warm pair of socks? Socks with hops from Double Mountain: $15. Buy online or in person.
- A McCarthy Farm Club membership: $160. Members of the McCarthy Farm Club, receive Four Deliveries A Year (A Bouquet of Peonies in June; An Apple box in October; a Wreath in November; and a fruit sampler in December). Purchase online on the McCarthy website.
A note on how we pick items: All items featured here were selected by HR Eats with help from business owners. No business paid to have their item featured. To be included, an item must benefit a Hood River eatery, drinkery, or food maker OR be a food, drink or beverage. Want an item featured in our next list? Reach out using our contact form. Looking for a particular item like a cookbook, tea towel, or special salt? Send us a message and we'll try to connect you with a local business that has what you're looking for.
Pictured above: heated yurts on the deck of Ferment Brewing
Update time! Here are your weekly HR Eats updates:
We end today's post on a sad note. Our condolences to the friends and family of Finn Woodruff and the team at Everybody's Brewing, who lost a team member in an accident this week. Everybody's will be opening late today -- at 4 p.m. -- so the staff can attend the memorial service. Please be extra kind to them today.
- Solstice Wood Fire Pizza recently introduced a new gluten-free dough (if you've tried it, let us know how it is!) and received a visit from none other than famous food writer, chef, and cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt.
- We're excited to announce that Hood River will be getting a new food truck late this winter PESCO. Want to get a sneak peak of what the food truck will be offering? Can't wait to try her food? You don't have to! She will be hosting a 5-course tasting menu at the Hood River Elks Lodge #1507 on December 17. You can get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../taste-of-italy-tickets...
- Speaking of events: On Monday, on Monday, November 29, Ferment Brewing Company is hosting a book launch event for best-selling author Sandor Katz. During the event, Katz will do a demo, talk about his new book Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys, and answer questions. Ferment has also released four, new barrel-aged beers and constructed some pretty cool porch yurts. The yurts are currently first-come first-serve and are heated.
- Still looking to go out for Thanksgiving or order takeout? You still have a few days to order pie from Packer Orchards and White Salmon Baking Co. As of yesterday, both the Balch Hotel and Cooper Spur had just a few last reservations available. Call now if you want to try to get in! Reservations close Monday for The Balch Hotel.
- The HR Eats buy local holiday guide will be dropping next week, so keep your eyes peeled and shout if you have a favorite product you want to be featured! We feature anything food-related, whether that's a box of truffles from a book store or a T-shirt from a brewery. We do not feature gift cards (y'all know how to buy those! And just about everyone offers them).
We end today's post on a sad note. Our condolences to the friends and family of Finn Woodruff and the team at Everybody's Brewing, who lost a team member in an accident this week. Everybody's will be opening late today -- at 4 p.m. -- so the staff can attend the memorial service. Please be extra kind to them today.
Weekend update time!
- Wheels Hood River is closed this weekend and next, but will re-open for Thanksgiving weekend (and then close for the season).
- We are sad to announce that Pescatarian Cafe and No. 9 smōk٠hous have closed permanently. However, we are excited for the chef/owner, who snagged a rad job at Maryhill Winery.
- Runcible Cider is hosting a holiday sale and grilled cheese event today with discounts, cider donuts, and special-release ciders. The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 1084 Quartz Dr. in Mosier. (See poster above)
- Tis the week to put in your Thanksgiving dinner and dessert orders around town. Some places have already sold out or are close to selling out. We've compiled a list on our website of places we know still have dinner available.
- The Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort released its winter menu, available on its website: https://www.cooperspur.com/dining/
- Looking for Grasslands Barbecue? They've moved slightly from their original location and now are to the West of Ferment Brewing Company.
- Looking for somewhere to hang out Mondays? Both Working Hands Beer and pFriem Family Brewers are now open Mondays.
Below, find a list of all the places you can find dine in, take out or take-and-bake meals for Thanksgiving this year.
Take and Bake or Warm Up
Grasslands Barbecue: Order sides and meat to take home and heat up. Pre-order ASAP before they sell out! All food will be available for pick up on Wednesday 11/24 from Noon to 5pm. To order, visit grasslandsbarbecue.com. Sample menu items: baked mac and cheese ($35), whole brisket ($150), cornbread and sausage stuffing ($35). DEADLINE PASSED
Feast Market & Delicatessen: Ready to re-heat sides and pies. Raw, ready-to-cook turkeys. Order by visiting or emailing the market (email is feastmkt@ymail.com). Order by 11/16 to pickup on 11/24 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Menu includes things such as mashed potatoes, kale salad, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin pie. We've posted the full menu below (we didn't see it anywhere on the website as of 11/8). DEADLINE PASSED
Feast Market & Delicatessen: Ready to re-heat sides and pies. Raw, ready-to-cook turkeys. Order by visiting or emailing the market (email is feastmkt@ymail.com). Order by 11/16 to pickup on 11/24 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Menu includes things such as mashed potatoes, kale salad, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin pie. We've posted the full menu below (we didn't see it anywhere on the website as of 11/8). DEADLINE PASSED
Boda's Kitchen: To quote the website, "Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 17th and confirmed through our catering department to guarantee fulfillment. Orders must be paid in full before Pickup Day. Orders must be picked up on Wednesday, November 24th between 3pm and 6pm. A 18% Service Fee will be added to all orders. To place an order, please follow the link below. Fill out the Online Order Form and email to catering@bodaskitchen.com." Order online here. This year's menu includes turkey, gravy, kale salad, lemony green beans with crispy shallot, cauliflower gratin, pumpkin pie, and more. You can also pick up a bottle or two (or six!) of wine. The eatery is offering 10% discount on 3 or more bottles and a 20% discount on 6 or more bottles of wine. DEADLINE PASSED
Henni's Kitchen & Bar: Pre-order by November 19 at 8 p.m. The hot and ready-to-eat meal can be picked up from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Each box serves two people and costs $98. Order online at henniskitchenandbar.com. Sample of what's included in each box: turkey & chicken breast stuffed with a duck, fig & pistachio sausage; buttermilk mashed potatoes and; brioche stuffing with pancetta and fresh herbs. DEADLINE PASSED
Local Rhoots: Recently opened in the Heights (1301 Belmont Ave.), but not new to HR, Sam Rodgers and her team at Local Rhoots are prepping all the Thanksgiving things. Some are take-and-bake, like the pre-brined turkey, while others are heat-and-eat. Order the whole meal for $279.00 – $458.00, depending on the # of people you would like to feed. Add on extras, if you want. The meal includes lots of gluten-free and dairy-free items. Order online at localrhoots.com/shop/all-the-thanksgiving-things/. DEADLINE PASSED
Henni's Kitchen & Bar: Pre-order by November 19 at 8 p.m. The hot and ready-to-eat meal can be picked up from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Each box serves two people and costs $98. Order online at henniskitchenandbar.com. Sample of what's included in each box: turkey & chicken breast stuffed with a duck, fig & pistachio sausage; buttermilk mashed potatoes and; brioche stuffing with pancetta and fresh herbs. DEADLINE PASSED
Local Rhoots: Recently opened in the Heights (1301 Belmont Ave.), but not new to HR, Sam Rodgers and her team at Local Rhoots are prepping all the Thanksgiving things. Some are take-and-bake, like the pre-brined turkey, while others are heat-and-eat. Order the whole meal for $279.00 – $458.00, depending on the # of people you would like to feed. Add on extras, if you want. The meal includes lots of gluten-free and dairy-free items. Order online at localrhoots.com/shop/all-the-thanksgiving-things/. DEADLINE PASSED
Dine In
Riverside: Riverside will be offering dine-in Thanksgiving dinner. No word on the menu yet. No reservations except for parties of 6 or more. No takeout.
Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill at Cooper Spur: Pick from 3 dining times: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. Dinner includes turkey or ham with sides like potatoes and vegetables, as well as dessert. Reservations required and still available as of 11/11. Address: 10755 Cooper Spur Rd, Mt. Hood, OR 97041. Phone: (541) 352-6692
The Balch Hotel in Dufur: Will be hosting a dine-in dinner on Thanksgiving Day. It will be served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call (541) 467-2277 for reservations. The meal will be 3 courses. The main course is herb-roasted Cornish Game Hen, potatoes, gravy, house-made cranberry-orange sauce, brown sugar and ginger sweet potatoes, and roasted broccolini. For more information and the full menu, visit: balchhotel.com/events/brizy-14930 DEADLINE PASSED FOR RESERVATIONS
Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill at Cooper Spur: Pick from 3 dining times: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. Dinner includes turkey or ham with sides like potatoes and vegetables, as well as dessert. Reservations required and still available as of 11/11. Address: 10755 Cooper Spur Rd, Mt. Hood, OR 97041. Phone: (541) 352-6692
The Balch Hotel in Dufur: Will be hosting a dine-in dinner on Thanksgiving Day. It will be served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call (541) 467-2277 for reservations. The meal will be 3 courses. The main course is herb-roasted Cornish Game Hen, potatoes, gravy, house-made cranberry-orange sauce, brown sugar and ginger sweet potatoes, and roasted broccolini. For more information and the full menu, visit: balchhotel.com/events/brizy-14930 DEADLINE PASSED FOR RESERVATIONS
Dessert
Pre-order pies from Packer Orchards by November 22 at Noon. Pick up is Wednesday, November 24th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pie pickup is at the bakery not the farm place (3900 Hwy 35, Hood River, Oregon 97031, United States). Options this year include the usual suspects (apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie) as well as specialties such as pumpkin swirl cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, and huckleberry pie. Visit packerorchards.com/holiday-pies to order. DEADLINE PASSED
Pre-order pies and breads from White Salmon Baking by Sunday November 21. Pickup Wednesday Nov 24th or Thanksgiving day 8am-noon. Menu posted below (and stole from White Salmon Baking's Instagram page). All orders need to be called in or placed in person. No website ordering available at this time. No website menu available at this time, either. DEADLINE PASSED
Pre-order pies and breads from White Salmon Baking by Sunday November 21. Pickup Wednesday Nov 24th or Thanksgiving day 8am-noon. Menu posted below (and stole from White Salmon Baking's Instagram page). All orders need to be called in or placed in person. No website ordering available at this time. No website menu available at this time, either. DEADLINE PASSED
Sold out!
Working Hands/Slopeswell is hosting a Friendsgiving with Rooted in the Gorge on November 17. The event has already sold out. Congrats to Working Hands/Slopeswell!
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The new menu features fried pickles, a bacon jam burger, and more
Above, we have posted a copy of Thunder Island's newest menu, which features old staples like the smash burger and the salmon bowl while also adding new items drawing on the backgrounds of the head chef and co-owner (Cambodian and Korean).
Our favorite items included the Char Siu Wan Tan Mee (Chinese-style bbq pork with noodles, boo choy, chili oil, and sesame soy sauce, pictured above), the bacon jam burger (omg ) and the beer pickle chips (the chef makes the pickles in-house before breading and frying them to crispy perfection).
Vegans, vegetarians, and lovers of vegetable-based meals can rejoice as there are two new veg options: a vegetarian chili and a vegan burger with field greens and avocado (and onion and tomato and vegan mayonnaise on a pretzel bun).
The brewery also just released new seasonal brews including a Kveik pale, an ESB collab with Walking Man, and a marzan.
Our favorite items included the Char Siu Wan Tan Mee (Chinese-style bbq pork with noodles, boo choy, chili oil, and sesame soy sauce, pictured above), the bacon jam burger (omg ) and the beer pickle chips (the chef makes the pickles in-house before breading and frying them to crispy perfection).
Vegans, vegetarians, and lovers of vegetable-based meals can rejoice as there are two new veg options: a vegetarian chili and a vegan burger with field greens and avocado (and onion and tomato and vegan mayonnaise on a pretzel bun).
The brewery also just released new seasonal brews including a Kveik pale, an ESB collab with Walking Man, and a marzan.
If you go:
Address: Thunder Island Brewing Co, 601 NW Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks OR 97014
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm
Kid-friendly: Yes!
Vegan/Veg-friendly: Yes!
Gluten-free options: Yes!
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm
Kid-friendly: Yes!
Vegan/Veg-friendly: Yes!
Gluten-free options: Yes!
A special note and thank you: Thunder Island graciously hosted us to show us the new menu. We are very thankful for their support. If you would like your new menu featured in Hood River Eats, send us a message!
Don't go to the following places for Halloween, because they're closed this weekend!
Full Sail Brewing Company will be closed this weekend.
Sixth Street Bistro & Loft will also be closed this weekend.
Mugen Noodle Bar in Hood River, Oregon will be closed Sunday for some family time, but will be serving people today (Sat).
Grassland's BBQ is away for the weekend, partying it up in Portland.
China Gorge is takeout only, no dine-in service until December.
Sixth Street Bistro & Loft will also be closed this weekend.
Mugen Noodle Bar in Hood River, Oregon will be closed Sunday for some family time, but will be serving people today (Sat).
Grassland's BBQ is away for the weekend, partying it up in Portland.
China Gorge is takeout only, no dine-in service until December.
Party it up at
If you have kids, check out the maze and secret bar at Thunder Island Brewing Company, which is both adult and kid-friendly. Thunder is open 11 am to 10 pm tonight and 11 am to 9 pm tomorrow. The maze/festivities are open Saturday 10/30 AND Sunday 10/31 from 5 to 9pm.
River City Saloon has live music and a costume party tonight, but it's limited to 100 people. No word on if it's sold out yet.
Tonight (Saturday), Slopeswell Cider Co./ Working Hands Beer is hosting it's grand re-opening party. Drop by the company's Facebook page for tickets and more info. Minors are free, and can be at the party until 4:30 pm.
River City Saloon has live music and a costume party tonight, but it's limited to 100 people. No word on if it's sold out yet.
Tonight (Saturday), Slopeswell Cider Co./ Working Hands Beer is hosting it's grand re-opening party. Drop by the company's Facebook page for tickets and more info. Minors are free, and can be at the party until 4:30 pm.
Last Day for Ice Cream!
Halloween will be Mike's Ice Cream last day open for the season, so hop on over for your last bowl of the year.
The parking lot at 1501 12th St. is now home to Ladles Soup, Mona's Kitchen, Solstice Mobile, and Orange Cuisine. Here's a little info on each of them:
Ladle's Soup
| Hours: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wed-Friday and 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sun or until sold out. Hours subject to change. Please check the current hours on Ladle's Instagram page: @ladelsouphoodriver Hours updated 11/2. Previously, the soup cart was open Monday and Tuesday. Food: Soup and bread! Dairy-free and gluten-free options usually available. Prices: Soup is $4 for 8 ounces; $8 for 16 ounces; $15 for 32 ounces. Slices of bread w/butter $2 or a whole loaf for $6. Payment: Accepts cards as well as cash. Sample soups: The menu changes often, but we have seen a butternut squash (amazing!), broccoli cheddar, potato rosemary, and Thai zucchini. History: Erin Loughran began her soup business in September at the HR farmer's market. Now she spends her weekdays in the Heights at her food truck and her Saturdays at the market. |   |
Mona's Kitchen
| Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon-Friday, intermittently closed. Hours subject to change. Food: Mexican. See pictures for menu. Prices: $3-$13 Payment: Accepts cards as well as cash. |  |
Solstice Mobile Pizza
| Hours: Sun & Wed - Thu: 3:30-7:30; Fri & Sat: 11:30-7:30. Food: Pizza! and salad. See the menu here. Prices: $6 (slice) -$26 (whole pizza with ALL the toppings) Payment: Online, cash, card History: The mobile truck chills at the waterfront during summer and migrates to the Heights for fall and winter. Same pizza as Solstice on the waterfront. For the most part, the menu is the same, as well. |  |
Orange Cuisine
| Hours: About 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tue-Friday for now. Hours last updated 11/2/2021. Previously Orange Cuisine was open Mondays. Food: Chinese such as fried rice, chow mien, egg rolls, and pot stickers. Prices: $5-13 Payment: Cash only for now. Venmo in emergencies. |  |
Moby Coffee Roasters has opened a HR location at 1540 Osprey Drive. The stand has espresso drinks, baked goods from East Fork Baking Co., lunch from Local Rhoots, whole beans to take home, smoothies, tea, and more!
Details
Location: 1540 Osprey Drive, HR. Walk up to the window or drive through.* (This location was formerly home to Cindy's Espresso and more. Before that, it was Sweet Lila's)
Hours: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mon-Fri
Menu: Espresso drinks, smoothies, tea, coffee, baked goods, salads, wraps, and more. $-$$
Payment: Cash & Card
Special Diet Options: Gluten free and dairy free food and coffee options.
*An earlier version of this story noted that the stand is only walk-up. That was an error (we got confused, sorry!). You can walk up or drive through. Thanks!
Hours: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mon-Fri
Menu: Espresso drinks, smoothies, tea, coffee, baked goods, salads, wraps, and more. $-$$
Payment: Cash & Card
Special Diet Options: Gluten free and dairy free food and coffee options.
*An earlier version of this story noted that the stand is only walk-up. That was an error (we got confused, sorry!). You can walk up or drive through. Thanks!
What About Moby Parkdale?
Disclaimer: Moby provided food, free of cost, for photos for this post. Thanks, Moby!
Restaurants, wineries, and the like are falling into fall with new hours. Want to know the hours for your fav restaurant? Check below, give 'em a call or shoot us a message!
6th Street Bistro: Friday-Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Columbia Gorge Crepes: Thursday-Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Full Sail Brewing Co. Pub: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
The Gorge White House: Thursday-Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Twin Peaks Drive In: 7 days a week 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Our neighbors
Thunder Island, Cascade Locks: Open 7 days a week: Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mt. Hood Creamery, Parkdale: Friday-Sunday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of all hours of all restaurants in Hood River. It is a running list of "fall hours" that restaurants have released, which may be different than their summer hours or may be the same. We just wanted to try to keep track of them in one place. We'll add to this list as the season progresses and try to keep it as updated as possible.
6th Street Bistro: Friday-Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Columbia Gorge Crepes: Thursday-Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Full Sail Brewing Co. Pub: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
The Gorge White House: Thursday-Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Twin Peaks Drive In: 7 days a week 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Our neighbors
Thunder Island, Cascade Locks: Open 7 days a week: Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mt. Hood Creamery, Parkdale: Friday-Sunday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of all hours of all restaurants in Hood River. It is a running list of "fall hours" that restaurants have released, which may be different than their summer hours or may be the same. We just wanted to try to keep track of them in one place. We'll add to this list as the season progresses and try to keep it as updated as possible.
Restaurant Owners/Managers: Would you like to be included in this list? Drop us a message via email or by using this contact form. Thanks!
List updated 9/19/2021
Locals and visitors of Hood River, here are your weekend restaurant updates. Go forth and eat!
The McCurdy Farms Hood River fruit stand is open for the season! Visit it from 10-5 most days (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Right now pears and a few apples are in.
At Working Hands Beer & Slopeswell Cider Co. (two brands, one taproom in the Heights), you can have a free hot dog with your beer purchase today (Sat) and on Sunday, you can purchase ALL of the donuts from Columbia Gorge Confections.
The Downwinder is wrapping up for the season, likely selling its last tacos today, so stop by and say aloha to those two fine folks that have worked their asses off this season to share some rad tacos with Hood River. (We love you and will miss you TheDownwinder! Best shaved ice we've had EVER).
Solstice Wood Fire Pizza has a few rad specials this weekend. Check our post from last night or their Facebook page. The owners also noted that mid-week has been slow, so if you're in the mood for some Solstice, mid-week is still a great time to visit.
Stave & Stone Winery (Downtown Tasting Room) has reopened its downtown tasting room. Hours are Thursday - Sunday 12 - 6.
Full Sail Brewing Company is open Our Brew Pub is open Thursday to Sunday from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Hungry but not in the mood to wait for a table? Plan ahead and join the waitlist through Yelp (if it turns on. We checked at 11 am and it wasn't on, but maybe it will be?): https://www.yelp.com/waitlist/full-sail-brew-pub-hood-river-4?utm_source=full-sail-brew-pub-hood-river-4&utm_medium=nw_restaurant_generic_flow
Mugen Noodle Bar in Hood River, Oregon says they're open normal hours this weekend.
KickStand Coffee & Kitchen also offers online reservations, and it's a good idea to plan ahead and snag one if you can. Visit their website to snag a table: https://www.kickstandcoffee.net/reserve.html
Grasslands Barbecue is always doing something rad. This weekend it's pork spareribs, Jamaican jerk chicken sausage, and a smoked eggplant sandwich. The truck can sell out quickly and is first-come, first-serve. Check their social pages before you go, they're really good at updating them as soon as they run out of something.
A reminder that Riverside is walk-ins only.
Tilly Jane's is serving brunch again. 9-12 Sat and Sun. This week, find French toast with seasonal fruit and a housemade chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, roasted red peppers, and an egg ($20).
Y'all have a safe, happy weekend and shout if you have questions!
The McCurdy Farms Hood River fruit stand is open for the season! Visit it from 10-5 most days (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Right now pears and a few apples are in.
At Working Hands Beer & Slopeswell Cider Co. (two brands, one taproom in the Heights), you can have a free hot dog with your beer purchase today (Sat) and on Sunday, you can purchase ALL of the donuts from Columbia Gorge Confections.
The Downwinder is wrapping up for the season, likely selling its last tacos today, so stop by and say aloha to those two fine folks that have worked their asses off this season to share some rad tacos with Hood River. (We love you and will miss you TheDownwinder! Best shaved ice we've had EVER).
Solstice Wood Fire Pizza has a few rad specials this weekend. Check our post from last night or their Facebook page. The owners also noted that mid-week has been slow, so if you're in the mood for some Solstice, mid-week is still a great time to visit.
Stave & Stone Winery (Downtown Tasting Room) has reopened its downtown tasting room. Hours are Thursday - Sunday 12 - 6.
Full Sail Brewing Company is open Our Brew Pub is open Thursday to Sunday from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Hungry but not in the mood to wait for a table? Plan ahead and join the waitlist through Yelp (if it turns on. We checked at 11 am and it wasn't on, but maybe it will be?): https://www.yelp.com/waitlist/full-sail-brew-pub-hood-river-4?utm_source=full-sail-brew-pub-hood-river-4&utm_medium=nw_restaurant_generic_flow
Mugen Noodle Bar in Hood River, Oregon says they're open normal hours this weekend.
KickStand Coffee & Kitchen also offers online reservations, and it's a good idea to plan ahead and snag one if you can. Visit their website to snag a table: https://www.kickstandcoffee.net/reserve.html
Grasslands Barbecue is always doing something rad. This weekend it's pork spareribs, Jamaican jerk chicken sausage, and a smoked eggplant sandwich. The truck can sell out quickly and is first-come, first-serve. Check their social pages before you go, they're really good at updating them as soon as they run out of something.
A reminder that Riverside is walk-ins only.
Tilly Jane's is serving brunch again. 9-12 Sat and Sun. This week, find French toast with seasonal fruit and a housemade chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, roasted red peppers, and an egg ($20).
Y'all have a safe, happy weekend and shout if you have questions!
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