Archive | April, 2012

You could own a cornerstone of Hood River history

25 Apr

Reminder: If you’d like to own a lovely, restored historic hotel, the Hood River Hotel could be yours.

That’s right, owners Brian and Penny Cunninghame are interested in selling the property they’ve owned — and loved — since the year 2000.

The 41-room, 32,000-square-foot structure at 102 Oak Ave. in Hood River is listed for $5.5 million. Built in 1910, it includes a restaurant, bar, fitness facility and spa. An elevator serves upper floors.

Ideally situated close to Interstate 84, the hotel fronts on Oak Avenue, the city name for Oregon Highway 30 — the Historic Columbia Gorge Highway. Completely renovated in 1988, the hotel includes over 3,500 square feet of meeting space. Two retail rental spaces at street level provide additional income.

Guests enjoy walking access to eight wine tasting rooms, three brewpubs, abundant boutique shopping opportunities and several fine dining establishments. The hotel is near the Mt. Hood Railroad depot, the Hood River (bring your fly rod), and Columbia River waterfront (windsurfing or kiteboarding, anyone?).

To get more detailsor to arrange a viewing, contact either J. McGregor Colt at Colt Listing Service, 541-490-1175, or Tod Breslau of the Premiere Property Group in Portland, at 503-740-4888.

Wine and Pear Festival offers full menu of … wine … and pears

25 Apr

As if … you need reasons to come to Hood River? OK, here’s what to do with your May 19-20 weekend. Pop on out, for the 2nd annual Wine & Pear Festival.

The festival will take place at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) on Saturday, May 19, from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 20, from noon to 6 p.m.

A selection of  Columbia Gorge Wineries will be pouring fermented grape, along with live entertainment, food, fruit exhibits (with samples!) and local artisans.

Proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Hood River Scholarship Program, funding scholarships to area youth for higher education. Tickets are $20, or $35 for the weekend and can be purchased in advance at the event web site, or at the door.

Smoothie move-ee … and more … for breakfast

24 Apr

Hood River Hotel and Cornerstone Cuisine now dishing smoothies -- as tasty as they are colorful.

Want to go a bit lighter for breakfast? Fresher? Fruitier? Maybe even more healthful?

Then by all means check out our new tropical smoothies.

They’re just one of several additions to our breakfast menu. Like pancakes? Dive in to the “Family Style Flap Jacks. Start with our batter, add blueberries, strawberries or peach compote to the butter and maple syrup, and dive in. Serves two people for $20, on up to 100 people for $950 (save 50 cents per person).

What else? The Perfect Egg Sandwich, on Blue Skies bread, with tomato, letuce and basil mayo, for $10. The Smoked Ham benedict, with buttermilk biscuits, fried egg, sausage gravy and chil hollandaise for $11.

But what about those smoothies? Chef Mark Whitehead tells us the concoctions begins with guava nectar, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, plain yogurt and honey. Then you choose two fruits from a list that includes:

  • Strawberry
  • Mango
  • Papaya
  • Blackberry
  • Blueberry
  • Pineapple
  • Banana

Whip it. Whip it good. $5.

Neighbors uphill of Hood River Hotel would love to have their Jupiter back

24 Apr

Jupiter prepares to ... go on walk-about.

 

Pet lovers ourselves, we had it when we hear that neighb ors of the Hood River Hotel are experiencing distress over a buddy-gone-walkabout.

Uphill from downtown, George Selfridge and Julie Parmentier share their lives with a car named Jupiter.

He want on walk-about Sunday night. Jupiter gets around. Julie says: “He frequents Horse Feathers, the stairs above, the Astro Gas station, the parking lot across the street and numerous other places.”

Julie did an extensive search, and found a lot of people who knew Jupiter, some of whom had seen him recently, but he’s still MIA. Look for ”a  male orange tabby, 1.5 years old, symmetrical markings on both sides including a spot, thus the name Jupiter. The coolest thing he is polydactyl and has the personality to go with.”

If you’ve seen him, call 541-490-3513 or 541-490-1188. Hang on to him if you can. Cash reward.

Pay the meter … but which one?

24 Apr

Chalk gremlins have been decorating Hood River sidewalks of late. As with this "shadow" of a parking meter. A week ago, it was a hopscotch grid that crossed First Street and, starting from in front of the Hood River Hotel, led hop-scotchers to the front door of Ground Coffee -- a good place to be.

Mosier artist Maher to show water works at The Pines 1852

18 Apr

Mosier artist John Maher will be showing work from his series, “Water Works,” at The Pines 1852 tasting room during the month of April.

Surface Beauty, an example of John Maher's art and love of water.

Large-scale work and smaller pieces will feature the artist’s fascination with water.

The artist’s reception is 4 to 7 p.m. April 28.

This is the largest collection of Maher’s work to be shown in the Gorge to date.

Maher, who rose to broader public attention through his Running Fruit Ladders project, has shown his work at Maryhill Museum of Art, Coos Art Museum and Columbia Center for the Arts.

Snapshots from a morning walk to work at Hood River Hotel …

18 Apr

An apple a day ...

Available to anyone, just inside entry at ProMotion Wetsuits.

Collected for our enjoyment ...

Ride along on Mosier Falls raft drop

17 Apr

Thought we’d share this with you. What our neighbors do in their spare time, six miles east of the Hood River Hotel. Uh, we’ve got a hot tub for the recovery phase.

 

Florabundance just outside

11 Apr

If you reserve a room with an east-facing view at the Hood River Hotel, this is what you'd see on April 11, 2012 -- or any time you want to look, here.

Here’s what you can eat — and when — at Hood River Hotel

11 Apr

You need to eat. We’re here for you, seven days a week.

But 24/7? Uh-uh.

We serve breakfast only from 7 a.m. to noon Monday through Saturday, and an hour later on Sunday.

We serve our lunch menu only from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but on Sunday, we begin lunch an hour later (1 p.m.).

And we don’t serve dinner, except for groups of 25 or more, by prior arrangement. Call us at 541-386-1900 to arrange … prior.

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