thursday tidbits

I don’t know that I’ve ever been so happy to see the end of a month – goodbye April and hello May! Here’s a quick roundup of bits to start the month, including Cinco de Mayo events around the Gorge. Drop a note in the comments if we’ve missed something that you’d like to share.
 
Votum Restaurant is hosting a special dinner with Dwinell Country Ales. Make your reservations on TOCK or call Votum at 541-645-3465
 
Bette’s is now open on Mondays, 5:30am-2pm!
 
Mt Hood BBQ and Columbia Gorge Crepes will be providing food at The Ruins May 9 5:30-9:30pm, where The Colin Trio and Megan Alder & The Woods will be playing.
 
Jacob Williams Winery is hosting Mother’s Day Bubbles & Brunch Sunday, May 14 from 11am-1pm. Three courses of delicious “High Tea” inspired dishes. Come dressed to impress.
 
Crush Cider is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a tap takeover by Finnriver Cider. Friday, May 5 4:40-8:30pm.
 
DJ Tony will be at Ixtapa Friday night.
 
Backwoods Brewing is introducing Cerveza del Rio, a Mexican lager, on Cinco de Mayo.
 
Grateful Vineyard will have live music with Joel Valle on Friday from 4pm to close.
 
Cinco de Mayo party at Kickstand Friday from 5pm to close. Live mariachi with Nortenos de La Sierra.
 
Hood River Common House is throwing a Cinco de Mayo party from 6pm to close Friday night.

Photo by Love & Hominy Tacos