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.
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.
Thursday Tidbits is Tuesday Tidbits this week. With the calendar about to turn, we wanted to share a little earlier so these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day plans are easier to catch.
As we head into the New Year, we’re easing in with gratitude — for good food, familiar places, and the people who make our local food scene feel like home. We’re also excited to start another year with more seasonal stories, more local flavors, and more reasons to support the people feeding our community.
Thank you for being part of it. Here’s what’s happening in Hood River and the Gorge as we turn the page to 2026:
A simple and sweet Christmas Day edition of Thursday Tidbits, sharing a moment of beauty, a few local notes, and warm wishes for the season and the year ahead.
We’re officially in the home stretch before Christmas, and the Gorge is leaning into the season in all the best ways — festive beers, cozy soups, special pies, last-minute gift markets, and plenty of sweet treats to take home (or share… or not). Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply soaking in the season, these final days are full of small, delicious moments worth slowing down for. We hope you get to enjoy a few of those moments. Here’s a smattering of happenings this week:
This week’s Tidbits is packed with holiday treats, seasonal menus, and ways to support local food makers during the busiest—and coziest—time of year. From gift card deals and festive desserts to winter wines, Saturday suppers, and Christmas dinner reservations, a lot is happening across our community. Check it out!
It’s the first week of December, and there’s so much good food, wine, and holiday fun happening across our communities. From festive winery events to cozy winter menu specials and local markets, here are a few tidbits to check out — just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope today brings you good food, cozy moments, and a little extra joy. As the holiday season settles in, we’ve gathered the latest specials, winter menus, and local happenings to catch you up on what’s new, what’s cooking, and what’s happening around the Gorge this week.
As we cruise toward Thanksgiving week, the Gorge food scene is buzzing with winter menus, cozy drinks, and last-minute holiday prep. From new specials and festive pop-ups to foodie gifts and Thanksgiving ordering reminders, here’s what’s happening around town this week…
From Thanksgiving prep and holiday desserts to warm winter plates and seasonal drinks (including this hot Matcha special from Nativ Cafe in White Salmon), this week’s Tidbits is full of delicious things happening across the Gorge. Let’s get into it…
Fall is folding into the holidays, and the Gorge is bursting with cozy flavors, festive menus, and fresh pours to keep you warm. Here’s what’s happening this week around Hood River, The Dalles, and beyond…
This Thursday Tidbits is a tasty one! From frightful cookies and Halloween-themed drinks to new seasonal sandwiches and a burger showdown, things are heating up. We’re wrapping up spooky season and heading straight into cozy holiday flavors — ready or not, here they come!
This week’s Tidbits kicks off with Halloween-style fall festivities before easing into regular updates — and ends with a little nudge toward Thanksgiving planning. It’s sure to heighten holiday cravings. Enjoy!
From fondue and fall soups to pumpkin shakes and fresh-pressed cider, this week’s local roundup feels like autumn wrapped in a blanket. New releases, returning favorites, and harvest-season treats are popping up around Hood River and beyond. Here’s what’s happening this week…
Waffles, cider, pizza, and pumpkins — this week in Hood River and the Gorge is packed with fall flavor and festive events. Check out where to eat, sip, and celebrate the season.
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.