Thursday Tidbits
From quick bites to juicy deets, our tidbits dish out bite-sized updates on the food and drink buzz around town. Think specials, food- and drink-related events, and even sales or hours changes—keeping you in the know and ahead of the cravings.
Peak peach season has arrived! From donut peaches and berry milkshakes to fresh summer cocktails, local farm ingredients, barbecue, pizza, wine, and plenty of weekend treats, here's what's tasting good around the Columbia River Gorge this week.
If you've been waiting for peak summer eating, this is it. Heirloom tomatoes are taking center stage, peaches are arriving, refreshing drinks are everywhere, and local kitchens are making the most of the season. Here's what caught our eye this week.
Mid-July is one of the tastiest times to be in the Columbia River Gorge. Cherries are still going strong, lavender is in bloom, peaches have arrived, heirloom tomatoes are finding their way onto local menus, and fruit stands are overflowing with fresh-picked favorites. Here's what's happening around the Gorge this week.
Summer is hitting its stride across the Columbia River Gorge, and so are the seasonal menus. This week's Thursday Tidbits is full of cherry-inspired treats, early peaches, new wines, creative summer dishes, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore local restaurants, wineries, breweries, orchards, and coffee shops.
Here's what's happening around the Gorge this week.
July kicks off with plenty to celebrate around the Gorge, from refreshing summer sips and seasonal menus to holiday weekend happenings and fresh cherry harvests. This Thursday Tidbits is full of delicious reasons to get out and about this week.
Summer has settled into the Gorge, bringing cherry season, cool drinks, patio dining, and plenty of delicious reasons to get out this weekend. Here's what's happening around the local food scene this week.
Summer arrives in the Gorge with popsicles, oysters, pie cherries, strawberry milkshakes, vegan cookies, pizza night, and colorful new cocktails. Just in time for Father’s Day and the solstice. Here's what's happening this week around Hood River and beyond.
From worldly tacos, handcrafted popsicles, fresh cherries, U-pick strawberries, ice cream to Father's Day brunches and SausageFest, this week's Tidbits are full of early-summer food finds and weekend adventures….
Strawberries, cookies, ice cream, and cool summer drinks are taking center stage in this week's Thursday Tidbits. From Mookie's opening in downtown Hood River to fresh strawberry desserts, U-pick berries, and frozen treats around the Gorge, summer is starting to look pretty sweet.
Smoked prime rib stroganoff, strawberry rhubarb cruffins, Greek street food pop-ups, fresh spring produce, and a barrel-aged beer + bread pudding pairing worth planning around — this week’s Thursday Tidbits is full of reasons to eat your way through the Gorge.
Memorial Day weekend is arriving with strawberry season, sunny patio drinks, fresh beer releases, picnic-ready eats, and plenty of reasons to explore the Gorge. This week’s Thursday Tidbits rounds up seasonal specials, u-pick strawberries, local wines, summer cocktails, and fresh finds from Hood River to White Salmon and beyond. Read on to learn more.
Fresh spring flavors are showing up everywhere around the Gorge this week! From specials that feature duck to Chicken Alfredo, from new sake specials and seasonal brews to local lemonade, new latte flavors, and farmers’ market vendors. Plus, a brand-new bakery storefront is coming to downtown Hood River.
Mother’s Day weekend is arriving with sunshine, spring blooms, and plenty of delicious ways to celebrate around the Gorge. From sushi towers and barbecue to cake decorating, wine tasting, seafood specials, and seasonal wraps, this week’s Thursday Tidbits is packed with ideas for a fun spring weekend.
Spring is full of reasons to get out this week—from Grasslands’ Fifth Anniversary Hootenanny to Cider Fest at the WAAAM museum, the Hood River farmers market, and fresh menus across the Gorge, the season is keeping us on our toes in the best way… there’s even early looks at Mother’s Day plans.
Pizza and wine weekends, ramen pop-ups, award-winning pilsners, spring pasta, and wine events ahead—this week’s Thursday Tidbits is packed with fresh reasons to get out and enjoy the Gorge.
This week’s Thursday Tidbits starts with house-made gnocchi at Apple Valley BBQ this evening, and continues with new desserts at Pixan and Solstice, spring drink specials, and upcoming events including tulip strolls and fundraisers.
Spring is bringing to the Gorge a lot to step out for this week—vineyard walks, fresh asparagus dishes, Taco Thursdays, Pizza Wednesdays, and a few standout sweets (hello, tiramisu cruffin). Here’s what to check out this week and what to plan ahead for.
Tulips, tastings, Easter treats, and new spring menus—here’s what’s happening around Hood River and the Gorge this week.
We’re switching things up this week — welcome to Friday Finds!
With a quick St. Patrick’s Day social post earlier this week, we’ve got a few more to share as we head into the weekend. Spring has arrived in the Gorge, and this week’s Tidbits (ahem, Finds) are full of fresh flavors, seasonal dishes, new drinks, and a favorite spot reopening for the season!
Spring drinks are popping up, a few favorite dishes are back, and there are a couple fun food stops to plan for — here’s what we spotted around Hood River this week.
This week around the Gorge: new spring flavors, oysters, waffle specials, seasonal coffee, and a cheesy fundraiser supporting the Columbia Gorge Food Bank. Enjoy!
From Love & Hominy’s opening day to fresh lagers, BOGO gnocchi, seasonal reopenings, and spring beer dinners — here’s your weekly roundup of food and drink news around the Gorge.
Pixan Tacos’ Winter Greens salad leads this week’s Hood River food news, alongside a new restaurant in Klickitat, a new IPA at pFriem, cozy soup nights, and other weeknight specials, plus new desserts, and the Hood River Farmers Market returns this Saturday.
Love is in the air — and so are crab omelets, rosé, wine and chocolate pairings, cookies, and heart-shaped pizzas. Here’s what’s happening around the Gorge:
This week’s Thursday Tidbits starts with a few standout drinks before diving into Valentine’s treats, cozy winter dining, fresh market finds, and a few events worth putting on your February calendar.
As January winds down, the Gorge is giving us plenty of reasons to get out of the house—happy hours (including a first!), cozy winter beers, spicy pizzas, new breakfast and lunch bites, Key Lime pie, and a few important community notes to know before the weekend...
Winter is in full swing, and the Gorge food scene is doing what it does best — offering small comforts, thoughtful gatherings, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house. From café add-ons worth savoring to Valentine’s plans, happy hour deals, and winter wine finds, here’s what’s worth knowing (and tasting) around the Gorge this week.
Cold days call for warm food — and this week, the Gorge is delivering. This Thursday Tidbits is packed with cozy classics and winter favorites, balanced with farmers’ markets, fresh groceries, cider, mocktails, and a few dates to mark on your calendar…
A new year, a cozy winter week, and plenty happening around the Gorge. From pasta night and ramen bowls to winter IPAs, fresh fruit deals, and Dry January–friendly sips, this week’s Thursday Tidbits rounds up what’s cooking, pouring, and worth seeking out right now.


Late-summer refreshers, peaches on pizza, seasonal desserts, fresh beer releases, a new wine shop location, and plenty of indoor spots to escape the smoke. Here's what's happening around Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge this week.