thursday tidbits

Wilderton, photo by Hearafter Photography

• Wilderton, the country’s first non-alcoholic distillery, opened their tasting room on the Hood River Waterfront. Stop by to learn about their distillery and taste their selection of non-alcoholic cocktails. Tours available on request.
• The Saw Tooth Roadhouse in Parkdale has reopened, visit them for dinner Thursday through Sunday from 4-8pm.
• Wicked Sushi, Burgers, Bowls will be hosting Chris Vincenzo of Hood River Brewing from 5-7pm on July 19.
• The Bachelorette made a visit to the gorge this season! Tune in Monday, July 17 to see which local spots they hit up.
• Tickets are on sale now for Hood River Hops Fest, which will be held October 7. Get your tickets at www.visithoodriver.com

Gorge Gluten Free

• Columbia Gorge Gluten Free in Bingen is now open on Thursdays, and will have fresh baked and frozen goods available Thursday & Friday 7:30am-3pm and Saturdays 8:30am-3pm.
• Congratulations to Double Mountain Brewery for opening their newest location in Overlook.
• Red, White, & Blues with Bill Scholer Blues Band at Phelps Creek July 22 2-5pm
• Big Jim’s Drive-In is now open until 10pm to satisfy your nighttime cravings. Cruise in, drive-thru, or order online.
• Taqueria La Picosita has moved to the Mt Hood Country Store.
• On July 16 Jure Poberaj & Krystyna Livingston of White Salmon Baking Co. will be creating a 6 course tasting menu to pair with Loop de Loop Wines new releases and sold out library wines. Farm-to-table in the meadow outside between the vines and the winery, overlooking the Gorge and Mt Hood.
• Aniche Cellars is open again, and is donating $2 from every bottle of Inferno sold to the local fire department. Hawkins Cellars, Loop de Loop Wines, and South Hill Winery have also reopened. Let's support the Underwood wineries who have been through so much this month!

As always, drop a note in the comments if you have a special or event to add to our list!