 Pictured above: Taro root latte at Ground Coffee (picture by Ground)
 Mother's Day is tomorrow, Sunday, May 8. A shoutout to all of those maternal figures out there, from those with children to those that act as mother figures to anyone. In memory of those who are gone and in celebration of those who want to be mothers but are struggling. You count too and I see you. If you celebrate the day and are looking for gifts, here are a few ideas. A picnic blanket from red thread & co.We love our Red Thread and Co. blanket. We take it everywhere we go because it's light yet warm and machine washable. We cannot believe how much use we have got out out of it. We like this pattern, but any of the blankets/throws are worth grabbing. This design is called the Multnomah and runs $89-$129. Buy here.  Chocolates from columbia gorge confectionsColumbia Gorge Confections has tons of options for Mother's Day, like this chocolate jewelry box. Available at the store or online. (112 7th Street Hood River Oregon).  A game from hood river hobbies110 4th St, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon  a gift basket from packer orchardsTons of gift baskets available in the shop. 3900 Highway 35, Hood River, OR  A mug or picture from Made in the Gorge108 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031    This month, join Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont St.) for a Mexican pop-up. The menu will be served at Local Rhoots on Saturdays & Sundays in May from 8 am-12 pm. Order at the counter, pay, and then sit down and enjoy your food or take it with you and enjoy it at home. The menu this month comes from one of the Local Rhoots chefs, Chef Carmen. MenuPozole y Taquitos | $15 A hearty stew made with hominy and pork shoulder cooked in a juaillo chili sauce and garnished with shaved radish, cilantro and cabbage. Served with house-made taquitos. Menudo y Tortillas Hechas a Mano | $15 A traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe immersed in a red chili sauce, seasoned with hominy, onion, lime and cilantro, and serves with house-made corn tortillas. Fideos con Pollo Tamales de Puerco | $3 cada Quesadilla Frita Con queso | $8 Con queso y pollo | $12 Postre | $11 Cinco Leches Not 3, but 5 milks in this leches cake Jericaya A custard dessert dating back to the 18th century that is similar to a French Creme Brûlée, but uses ingredients native to the town of Jerica where it originated in a convent.  The detailsWhen: Saturdays and Sundays in May . Where: Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.) What: A pop-up event with Mexican food. Questions? Reservations? (541) 340-4364. Additional detailsSeating is first come, first serve. Both nonalcoholic and adult beverages are available (A Rhubarb Mint Margarita | $12). Kids items available. We think this is an excellent option for Mother's Day brunch, if you don't already have plans. Opinions here are Melissa's. This post has been sponsored by Local Rhoots. Local Rhoots is a locally-owned business that uses local ingredients to make ready-made meals, which you can either pre-order or grab out of the grab-and-go case.
 It's Tidbit Thursday and here's the news we have for you this week: HighlightsLocal Rhoots will be hosting a Mexican pop-up called Estelita in May. All month, it will be hosting weekend brunch. We'll have more details available as well as a menu up later this week. Openings and re-openingsMt. Hood BBQ will open tomorrow in the 1301 parking lot (1301 Belmont St.). Find their menu for opening week above. On Friday, they'll also have ribs on special. On Sundays, they'll serve handmade sausage. Opening at 11, closing at 6 (if they don't sell out). Columbia Gorge Crepes has secured its former location near Pacos Tacos and the movie theater. It will open Saturday, May 7. See the company's Facebook page for more info. Temporary closuresCelilo will be closed through May 10, re-opening May 11 to provide staff with a break before summer. Mother's dayMother's Day is upon us and a few places are offering special menus or brunch.
Cinco de MayoKickstand has a special menu for Cinco de Mayo. Additionally, Crush Cider Cafe will have a dj and Mexican food handmade by Michoacan Grill, and Finnriver Cidery will pop by to takeover the taps for the day.  More newsParklets are back! Taphouse 64 already put theirs up. Got news to share? Email Melissa at therealhreats at gmail.com Businesses featured in the highlights section of Tidbit Thursday are often our sponsors and may have paid to have their content placed in the highlight section.
 Soon, a vegan sandwich and bake shop will open in downtown Hood River. The new spot, called Golden Goods, will be at 111 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031 (look next to Andrew's, where the fro yo places used to be). The shop is the creation of Savannah and Chad Hinman. You may recognize the couple from the various hats they wear around town. Chad at Broder Ost and Savannah used to manage Basik Acai Cafe. The duo plan to open the doors some time in May. Then, they'll shut down for a few weeks as they welcome their first child.  We dropped by today and the space was sunny, bright, and inviting. Savannah and Chad have brought their own touches to the space, including tiling they did themselves. Look around and you'll see the influence of their friends on the space. Audrey Mae, known for her rad artistry, painted two pieces on their walls.  So what's there to know? Golden Goods will be Hood River's first fully-vegan eatery. It will serve veggie-forward sandwiches focused on real food instead of meat substitutes (think: lentil meatballs on the meatball sandwich). Much of the bread and baked goods will be made in-house, but some things, like any gluten-free vegan bread, may be brought in from elsewhere. There will be kid-friendly items on the menu. For drinks expect kombucha, juice, espresso and hopefully beer and wine (with time, their application is under review with the OLCC).
That's it. That's what we know! We're excited to see everything when they open soon!  Halley's food truck to open friday, april 28You may remember Halley from a write-up we did a bit ago about a pop-up she did. Well, she bought the Huck Truck, renovated it to fit her Puerto Rican theme, and will open Saturday, April 30. Hours will be 11-2 p.m. for opening weekend (or until sold out, stay tuned to Halley's Facebook page for updates). The truck will be parked where Huck Truck was at 415 W Steuben.  FishPeople Seafood offering mother's day pre-ordersFishPeople Seafood will be offering both brunch and dinner kits for Mother's Day. Order for 2 or 4 (or multiple sets to feed more). A sample basket for brunch for 2: a dozen farm-fresh eggs, mimosa makings with juice from Columbia Gorge Organics (the bessssttt), salmon, potatoes, asparagus, and rémoulade. Make whatever you want with the ingredients or follow the included directions to make a bomb frittata. $39 feeds 2. Order by calling (541) 436-3474.  Mt. Hood BBQ expected to open May 6Mount Hood BBQ is on track to open May 6. We'll update you if anything changes. It will be parked in the parking lot of Local Rhoots/1301 at 1301 Belmont St.  Boba on holdRemember when we got excited about the new boba truck? We may have got over-excited. The truck hit some snags and is on hold for now, from what we understand. More info to come.
 For some time, Ethan Fuller and his team of 3 drivers have been delivering takeout to Stevenson, Carson, Stabler, Home Valley, North Bonneville, and Cascade Locks. The 19 year-old plans to hire two additional employees and expand to White Salmon, Bingen, and parts of Snowden this May. We chatted with Ethan about his business and what sets it apart from other delivery services. What sets Gorge deliveries apart"We don't make money by taking a cut of the order total. That ensures that customers can still support local businesses, without a delivery service taking a cut of the profits." - Ethan Fuller, Owner of Gorge Deliveries Restaurants currently working with Gorge deliveriesWalking Man Brewery Nasy's Kitchen Coronas Mexican Food Tacos Pepe Big T's Clark and Lewie's Main Street Market *Each restaurant has its own delivery hours, please check Gorge Deliveries for the most up-to-date delivery schedule. restaurants ready to work with gorge deliveries when it expandsEAT 14 Pizza Leona Harvest Market how to orderInstead of calling the restaurant you want to order from, head to gorgedeliveries.com. Find the restaurant you want to order from, hit "order now" and select your items, then check out. Food will be delivered to the address you put in during checkout. Minimum $$$ for DeliveryNone cost per delivery$8 for most deliveries, but up to $14 (not including tip). delivery hoursCurrently 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. However, each restaurant has specific hours delivery is available. Head to gorgedeliveries.com for the most up-to-date schedule.
 Pictured above: Prawns and Calamari from Kickstand's large plates menu. Photo courtesy of Kickstand. Spring menus are here!In the past few weeks, several restaurants have swapped their menus to reflect the season. Pine Street Bakery pFriem Family BrewerspFriem's spring menu keeps favorites like mochiko chicken, mussles & frites, and the fried chicken sandwich. It adds seasonal selections like smoked salmon dip, roasted beets, paprikash, and a spring salad. Find lots of gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. See the full menu below. pFriem is located at 707 Portway Ave #101. See their menu online at www.pfriembeer.com  KickStand Coffee and KitchenKickstand's spring menu features a poke bowl, year-round staples like the street tacos, and what you see in the picture above: a grilled prawn and calamari platter with garlic rice, baby bok choy, green onions, and soy sauce. You'll also notice the return of the Ricky Bobby sandwich (eggs, fried chicken, sausage, cheese, and green onions on a biscuit). Below, find the full menus. Find Kickstand at 1235 State St #100 and online at kickstandcoffee.net Celilo Restaurant and BarChef Ben is always innovating at Celilo Restaurant and Bar. This spring's menu features items like seafood risotto, mushroom and coconut ravioli, ricotta gnocchi with roasted cauliflower, and, of course, a pasta loaded with spring veggies like artichoke hearts. The bar menu remains the same with happy hour from 5-6 daily. Find the full menu below or at Celilo (16 Oak St.) and online at www.celilorestaurant.com. pescoElizabeth changes her menu monthly, rotating through the cities and regions of Italy. This month, she takes us to Sicily. Start with an order of Panelle (a chickpea fritter with handmade lemon aioli), then order some fresh, handmade pasta with pistachio pesto. We can't wait to try it. Have you? Find Pesco online at pescohr.com and in person in the Windance parking lot (108 OR-35).  Gorges beer co. Photo Courtesy of Gorges Beer Co. The spring menu focuses on sharable plates like deviled eggs, fries, charcuterie, and farro salad. Other mains include things like mushroom risotto and spring seafood stew. Find them in person at 390 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks or online at gorgesbeer.com  Starting next week (Friday, 4/8) and continuing through the end of the month, Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.) will be hosting a special pop-up event every Friday and Saturday. On the menu: a customize-your-own style noodle bowl with Jewish roots. Think handmade noodles with slow-braised meat or black bean fritters, matzo balls, in your choice of broth, topped with fresh herbs and pickled veggies of your choosing. Bowls start at $15 and each is customizable from a menu of items made by Sam Rodgers and her team. They can be made gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. The menu will be rounded out with a few kids items and appetizers. Drink options include both non-alcoholic drinks and a full bar including beer, wine, and even cocktails. The pop-up will be held inside Local Rhoots, allowing customers a dine-in experience. If you're wondering why Local Rhoots is serving up matzo balls and Asian-style noodles, it's the influence and idea of Sam, who was raised in America but Jewish. She notes that during Christmas, she has fond memories of eating Chinese food on Christmas, since it's one of the few types of cuisine that is always open on Christmas Day/Eve. It spurred her obsession with Asian-influenced food and this pop-up allows her to marry that with her own Jewish background. Want to go? Sam suggests reservations for opening night for groups of any size. After that, reservations will be reserved for parties of 6 or more. To make a reservation, please call (541) 340-4364. The details When: Fridays and Saturdays 4/8-4/30 Where: Local Rhoots (1301 Belmont Ave.) What: A pop-up event with customizable bowls. Also enjoy a drink or cocktail. Stay tuned for the final menu! Questions? Reservations? (541) 340-4364. About local rhoots Local Rhoots is a meal delivery service using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, creating jobs within the community and delivering in reusable packaging. Their motto is "we feed humans whole food that tastes awesome!" Learn more at localrhoots.com. This post has been sponsored by Local Rhoots (thank you so much for your support, Sam!).
A new food truck is set to open at Mt. Hood Winery this Friday!  This winter, SōthKitchen held pop-ups at 64oz taphouse. Now, the owners have finished the build out of their food truck, secured their permits, and passed their inspections. The only thing left to do is open the window and start serving food, which they will do on Friday, April 1 at Mt. Hood Winery. Here's what we know about the truck: The menu"Gourmet sandwiches with a touch of Italian and Filipino flavors and cuisine," -- Owner, Michelle Soth  LocationThe truck will be parked at Mt. Hood Winery, for the most part. They have mentioned being open to catering, as well. Address: 2882 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR The hoursFor now, the hours will be 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. That may change in the future. The owners* Michelle and Joshua Soth are co-owners of the food truck. Joshua has been an Executive level Chef for the past 15 years but has been in the industry for nearly 28 years. He's never worked in a food truck before but having his own has always been a dream. He was born in a South Suburb of Chicago. Joshua is an avid kayaker and whitewater rafter and spent some time as a sea kayak guide on Orcas Island, WA. He also trained in the whitewater of the White Salmon River where his love for the Columbia River Gorge began. Michelle: You may know Michelle from her work as a yoga instructor at Brimstone Boulders. She was born in was born and raised in Chicago, as well. She’s a first generation Filipino-American. The memories of family gatherings and meals at her Lola's home are the inspiration to Michelle’s style of cooking today. She’s an avid baker and has a strong passion for making delectable sweets and breads. The StaffSōthKitchen is a family business. Joshua and Michelle's daughter, Bella, lends her expertise to the business. Bella handles all of the design work for the business. She helps with prep and loves making lumpia (Filipino egg rolls). the reason behind the nameSoth (rhymes with both) is their last name. You'll find a long history of posts under #sothkitchen on instagram: it's the tag they've used to share their food adventures, both at home and on the trail, for the past few years. Other detailsKids menu available. Pay by card or with cash. Vegetarian options available. For more informationWant more info? Want to check for an updated menu or hours? Find SōthKitchen online at sothkitchen.net or on Instagram @sothkitchen All photos provided by Sōth Kitchen *Some of this information has been copied from www.sothkitchen.net with the permission of the owners. |
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