Hood River Foodie February is Back with New “Sandwich Smackdown”

The second annual event gives locals and visitors a taste of Hood River’s innovative dining scene with specialty sandwiches –
Hood River, Ore. – January 29, 2019 – While there’s never a bad time to dine at one of Hood River’s acclaimed restaurants or pubs, this February there’s an extra-good reason to do so: The second annual Hood River Foodie February. This monthlong celebration of the Hood River Valley’s mighty food scene gives visitors and locals alike the chance to support local restaurants and discover some of the best food and menus in the agriculturally-rich region.

New this year is the Foodie February Sandwich Smackdown. Just for Foodie February, participating member restaurants are creating a unique specialty sandwich to ”compete” against the other Sandwich Smackdown offerings. Bring on the mouth-watering sammies, burgers, subs and more, each with its own local flair.
For a complete list of participating restaurants and their Sandwich Smackdown creation, visit www.hoodriver.org/hood-river-foodie-february/.

Foodies can see (and drool) by following Hood River on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. #visithoodriver, #HRfoodiefebruary, #HRsandwichsmackdown.
A Foodie February sandwich is the perfect reward to a day in the snow on Mount Hood, hiking in the eastern Columbia River Gorge, or exploring the region’s museums, shopping scene and wineries. For more ideas on how to eat your heart out in Hood River, visit hoodriver.org/5-ways-to-celebrate-foodie-february/.

This year’s lineup includes nine breweries that are new to Hood River Hops Fest: Ancestry Brewing, Ascendant Beer Company, Base Camp Brewing Company, Dwinell Country Ales, Ex Novo Brewing Company, Ferment Brewing Company, Klamath Basin Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, and West Coast Grocery Company.

Numerous Hood River breweries, including Double Mountain Brewery, Full Sail Brewing and pFriem Family Brewers, are once again participating in the festival and showcasing their 2018 fresh-hop ales, alongside other regional heavyweights. Making its debut at Hops Fest is festival sponsor Hood River Distillers, which will be featuring its new hopped whiskey created in collaboration with Double Mountain. A small selection of local ciders will also be on tap, along with select wines from Naked Winery.