Plate & Pitchfork is an adventurous evening that celebrates and supports local farms. In fact every Plate & Pitchfork dinner begins with a farm tour. You see in most places, farms are disappearing and we’re concerned that they’ll be as hard to find as the blunt-nosed leopard lizard. So we want to make sure that you have a chance to meet your farmer and get to know a little bit about them and how they run their business. …
Continue ReadingFood & Drink in Mt. Hood / the Gorge
You’re excused if you become distracted by the ancient cliffs that shadow your drive up the Columbia River Gorge, or by Mt. Hood’s graceful lines towering over you. They’re a nice preamble to what’s waiting once you arrive: valleys painted with fruit orchards, friendly bistros, and historic inns and lodges that feel just like home. If you’re inclined to make a few discoveries yourself, head over to the south side of the mountain to the Villages of Mt. Hood and explore the forest in search of wild edibles.
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Learn more about the Three-Day Oregon Expedition to Mt. Hood and The Gorge
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Plate & Pitchfork Farm Dinners
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10 Mt. Hood/The Gorge Can’t-Miss Foodie Finds
Meet local farmers and artisan producers at a Farmers Market Brunch at Timberline Lodge. Plan an early lunch of total comfort food with homemade soups and pies at The Soup Spoon in Welches Relax with a pint and a slice at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River. Grab a picnic lunch at South Bank Kitchen and hike to the top of Panorama Point in Hood River, Pick your own heirloom apples and pears at a farm along the Hood River Valley Fruit …
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