Food, Brews, Wines, and Farms Nestled along the Columbia River in the gorgeous region known as the Columbia River Gorge is the small community of Mosier, just a one-hour drive from Portland, Oregon, and four from Seattle. Another 15 minutes east is The
Nestled along the Columbia River in the gorgeous region known as the Columbia River Gorge is the small community of Mosier, just a one-hour drive from Portland, Oregon, and four from Seattle. Another 15 minutes east is The Dalles, where you'll find a bounty of tasty foods, wines, and beers showcased in many restaurants.Freebridge Brewing is located in the historic Mint Building, where gold was processed before being shipped to San Francisco in the 1870s during the Gold Rush.
David is the new chef who spent 15 years in the Gorge and is upping the food focus at Freebridge. The Roasted Red Pepper Soup was a giant hit for starters. The main event was a pizza that David spoke highly of. I grew up in Chicago and, of course, consider myself a pizza aficionado. David said this new offering is a Detroit-style deep pizza. The Detroit pizza, which David claimed is much better, is not as deep as the Chicago style.
We also enjoyed the Asian Lettuce Wraps, which included pesto chicken, sweet chili sauce, and peanut sauce wrapped in romaine leaves. We sampled their wines and found the Pinot Gris crisp, dry, and refreshing. We also enjoyed the vanilla notes of the Viognier. However, the favorite was the Estate Pinot Noir from their vineyard east of The Dalles and part of the
Next up was sauvignon blanc, a light and refreshing wine with light lemon notes. Then we shifted to the reds, and my favorite was Lobo Noble, a great cab with a delicate fruit-forward nose and a soft tannin structure. This is a blend of Cab Sav, Syrah, Cab Franc, Malbec, and Merlot.
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