
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.
September kicks off this week’s Tidbits with hints of fall flavors, grape harvests, and plenty of Gorge happenings—from sweet choux pastries and spicy hot sauce to local festivals, farm-fresh fruit, and new specials and happy hours.
Labor Day weekend is here, and we have a lot to share! The Gorge is buzzing with celebrations, fresh releases, peak-season produce, and plenty of food and drink specials to savor. From Halibut tacos to heirloom pizzas, pickle-flavored popcorn and fruity delights, get ready for a busy and delicious Fall!
This week’s Tidbits is serving up a mix of sweet, savory, and celebratory finds across the Gorge. From churros and peach milkshakes to cider parties, orchard dinners, and a new brewery on the horizon—there’s plenty to taste and toast as summer winds down.
From Lyle’s newly reopened wineries to peak-season peaches, garden-fresh dishes, and upcoming food and wine events, there’s no shortage of reasons to raise a glass, grab a fork, and savor what’s in season. Here’s the round-up…
We’re kicking things off this week with a big shoutout to our local farmers’ markets, because…It’s National Farmers Market Week!
Running August 3–9, this nationwide celebration honors the markets and organizations that keep our communities fed and connected. Plus, learn who’s serving tomato-inspired dishes, new seasonal sips, and food + wine events from Hood River to The Dalles.
Peach season is in full swing in the Gorge with fresh burrata dishes, donut peaches, and cobbler-ready fruit! This week’s Tidbits rounds up the juiciest seasonal eats, refreshing sips, summer salads, and a few can’t-miss foodie events to keep on your radar.
As the Burdoin Fire continues to affect the Lyle area, our hearts go out to all those impacted. This week’s Tidbits starts with gratitude for local helpers like Murphy’s in Bingen—and a roundup of comforting eats, seasonal bites, and local updates from across the Gorge. From hearty comfort food to light summer bites, this week highlights a new breakfast spot, plus a fresh pasta dish by Analemma Wines (pictured).
This week’s Thursday Tidbits is coming in hot with cool cocktails, waterfront dinners, brunch bites, peak-season peaches, and a catering option for your summer get-togethers. Cool off with mocktails, indulge in the savory seasonal dishes, and enjoy!
Garden goodies, golden-hour sips, and sweet summer flavors—this week brings plenty of reasons to get out and graze your way through the Gorge.
This week’s tidbits are full of summer flavors, new hours, holiday happenings + fireworks views. Here’s what’s cooking (and chilling) around the Gorge this Independence Day weekend.
From berry-packed cocktails and refreshing drinks to market treasures and dessert stars, here’s what’s fresh and happening in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.
Summer is officially here—and so is cherry season, holidays, and a fresh lineup of new sips and sandwiches. We start off with festive Juneteenth cookies from Dani’s Kitchen Shop, fire dancing and cherries with Solstice Pizza’s fan-favorite Country Girl Cherry Pizza, plus u-pick cherry spots and seasonal bites in this week’s Thursday Tidbits.
Father’s Day is around the corner, and we’re sharing a few local spots offering something extra to make the day special—think bold bites, killer brunches, summer sips, and, of course, strawberries!
In this week’s Tidbits, we’re tracking standout Loire Valley wine pours, cold shave ice, happy hours and fests, foraged flavors, and patio-perfect plates. Here’s the lowdown on the sensational seasonal spreads from the Hood River Valley to Lyle, WA, and beyond.
Summer vibes are kicking in— the berries are sweet, patios are packed, and local spots are buzzing. From special dinner nights and new summer hours to upcoming celebrations and markets, there are plenty of delicious reasons to get out and explore. Here’s what’s happening this week in food and drink around the Gorge!
Welcome to your weekly taste of what’s fresh, fun, and popping up around the Gorge. Strawberries are ripe, patios are open, and the menus are hot—it's a great week to eat and explore locally!
Hello Foodies! The summer vibes are rolling in, and this week’s Thursday Tidbits has lots of good stuff to check out. New beers, barbecue, early morning coffee, and of course… Taco Tuesdays. Catch the latest local bites, brews, business hours, and food + drink-related events you’ll want on your radar.
From new menu items and pop-ups to Mother’s Day brunch options, delectable treats, and wine tastings from local restaurants, wineries, bakeries, and food trucks, there’s plenty to tempt your tastebuds in this week’s tidbits.
From cider and frosé to new bites and bold sips, this week’s tidbits are all about spring sunshine and Gorge-grown goodness. Here’s what’s fresh, festive, and not to be missed this week around town.
Menus are shifting, new cocktails are shaking, and the calendar is filling up fast. If you're wondering what’s new around town—or what to put on your radar—this week’s Tidbits has the rundown.
Spring is in full swing, and so is our weekly roundup! From Easter brunch to BBQ to pints, garden openings, and new menu items—there’s plenty to celebrate this week in the Gorge. Don’t miss Dao Deli’s Parking Lot Pudding, new Sonoran Dogs at Pixán, and lemon lavender margs at Love & Hominy, plus so much more.
This week we are celebrating anniversaries and enjoying some of our favorite local food trucks, new and old.
Contratulations to Bette’s Place Restaurant as they celebrate their 50th anniversary on April 17. Stop by between 10am-1pm to have some cake and reminisce about the magic that Bette' Walters started in 1975.
This week’s Thursday Tidbits is full of tasty, spring-inspired updates from around the Gorge. With fresh seasonal menus, sandwich specials, wine club perks, local pop-ups, and more, there’s plenty to fill your calendar — and your plate. Bon appétit!
Spring is here, and so are fresh new menu items, drinks, and even a new restaurant. From crispy cod to bold brews and salads with garden-fresh greens, there’s plenty to nibble, sip, and savor this week.
This week’s Tidbits are budding with ways to make the most of Springtime’s longer days. Whether it’s time for wine (celebrate seasonal releases), BBQ on the waterfront (a sure sign of Spring), a sweet treat, or a beer (check out the new local brews on tap), these tidbits promise delicious deliverables—right on time.
Spring vibes, an excuse to eat pie, and plenty of ways to raise a glass—this week in the Gorge is packed with delicious happenings!
Welcome to this week’s tidbits! Where cheese is the bee’s knees, tasty feasts are highlighted, a new restaurant is open in Hood River, and a farm co-op highlights a salad with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy!
This week showcases some new pours, winery offerings, and a few important dates, including who’s coming back to town and who is closed for a short break. Also, the Hood River Farmers Market returns this Saturday!
A little something for everyone in this week’s tidbits—from industry nights and new wine releases to fresh-roasted coffee and even a peek at some cake inspiration for those planning a wedding this year. Enjoy this concoction of goodness and stay warm out there!

The flavors of late summer are blending beautifully into fall here in the Gorge — from fresh-hop beers and refreshing Palomas to orchard fruit, cozy lattes, hearty barbecue, and a few Save-the-Dates. Here’s what’s new and worth checking out: