JP ON THE / food, drink
FOUNTAIN/ and conversation
Denise Linck/Cyndi Bacon
'Tis the season for skiing and many peo-
are heading for the slopes over Christ-
s vacation only to find that there isn't
' snow. Don't let that ruin the holiday,
ak into the restaurants and night life that
rounds Mt. Hood.
There's a wide variety of food and bever-
on the way up the mountain that would
In totalize ole' Kris Kringle's tastebuds.
For(the early bird who went without
iakfast, there's Elmer's Pancake and Steak
use in Gresham. Elmer's is open from
a.m. to 11 p.m. and serves 25 tantalizing
ieties of pancakes and waffles. The menu
o boasts an assortment of omlettes, steaks,
idwiches and seafood to feed a hungry
ieroreven a misguided snow ball thrower,
lax in the lounge with a drink or have
ini served at the table.
For a little piece of Switzerland, Heidi's
/iss Village in Boring is the place. The
nosphere is that of a Swiss village nestled
ck in the trees, complete with gift shop,
kery, delicatessen, candy shop and rest
rant. Heidi's is open from 6 a.m. to
i p.m. It's an ideal place for the whole
nily, with a wide choice of food to eat.
viss pastries and dinners including steaks,
spy chicken and clam strips are included
the menu. The delicatessen offers an
sortment of beer and wine to quench
jinelhirsts.
For* a gourmet delight, there's the Forest
n at Aldercreek. A continental cuisine,
am fillet Mignon cream au Morrelles to
jstralian lobster tails broiled in the shell,
specially prepared by proprietor/chef
from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. If skiiers
still aren't tired after a day on the slopes,
live entertainment is available for dancing
pleasure every weekend.
The Whistle Stop Tavern offers an array
of beer, wine, sandwiches and snacks. It
features the famous "Whistle Burger". The
atmosphere here is basically local clientele,
but newcomers are welcome.
Off of Welches Road on Highway 26 is
Bowman's .Resort. Where else could you get
a 16 ounce platter of barbequed spare ribs
with all the trimmings for only $6.95?
Other entrees include jumbo prawns and
Chinook salmon. A coffee shop and lounge
also accent Bowman's plush atmosphere.
Skiiers can also enjoy live music Tuesday
through Saturday evenings.
A log cabin atmosphere invites snow
seekers to enjoy moderately priced break
fast, lunch and dinner at the Barlow Trail
Inn at Zigzag. Winter hours are from 6 a.m.
to 10 p.m. with the bar remaining open until
2:30 a.m. for beer, wine and cocktails.
The Zigzag Inn offers more log cabin
comfort in a warm family atmosphere. En
joy a 23 ounce steak, king crab or lobster
tails 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and 7
a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For those with a flair for tacos and tos-
tados as well as other fine mexican food,
there's Don Pablos in Rhododendron. Don't
let this small restaurant's appearance fool
you. Some people say it's the best Mexican
food in the area. Hours are from 2 p.m. to
10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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ans D'Alessio. All dinners served are of
ime quality and include soup, salad, choice
: homemade dressing, baked potato, indi-
dual loaves of bread, dessert and beverage,
early 1,000 hungry customers are enter-
inedlweekly, so reservations are a must.
Next door to the Forest Inn is the Ivy
ear, also owned by D'Alessio. It offers
uch the same quality food as the Forest
in but the atmosphere is not as fancy and
>od «moderately priced. Wiener Schnitzel,
ied chicken and the popular Dutch Sand-
ich (ham, cheese, tomato between two
ices of break dipped in beer batter and
ied) lor only $2.90.
Beer and wine are available for dining
leasure as well as an assortment of bottled
inesIThe Ivy Bear is open 4:30 p.m. to
:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and 3
.m. Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wed-
esday.
If In authentic swiss atmosphere is in
rder then the Chalet Swiss at Wemme is the
lace b go. Medallians of Beef aux Chan-
ealle priced at $9 and Escargot Bourguig-
onne l(snails) priced at $3.75 are included
n the I menu. Steak, seafood, sauerbratin,
heese fondue and special desserts are also
ffered. Cocktails, beer and wine are avail-
ble.
Hot spiced wine and broil-it-yourself
teak may be enjoyed at the Inn Between,
teriyaki sticks, a variety of sandwiches,
leer and wine are available here everyday
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The Alpine Hut located in Rhododendron
offers steaks, chicken, seafood and a special
hot crab sandwich as well as hot buttered
rums for the cold and hungry. Hours are
from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Satur
day and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday.
Oriental dining at moderate prices can
be found at the Log Lodge. The menu also
includes homemade pies and serves break
fast, lunch arid dinner every day beginning
at 8 a.m. Hot spiced wine and hot buttered
rums are also featured.
For fast and friendly service ala cafeteria
style there's Darr's Restaurant located con
veniently at Government Camp.
Another bright spot at Government Camp
is The Huckleberry Inn. Pastries, juicy ham
burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts are reg
ulars on the menu, with nothing priced over
$4.25. The lounge boasts it's namesake
Wallbanger and other mixed drinks as well
as Michelob and Blitz on tap. Hours are
Sunday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
and Friday and Saturday night they are
open around the clock.
Giant pizzas are an American favorite
and some of the best can be found at the
Ratskeller at Government Camp. Cocktails,
beer and wine are served and live music and
dancing can be found on the weekends.
For those who'll be skiing at Timber
line Lodge, there's the Cascade Dining
Room. The specialty is Coulibiac a la Tim
berline for $7.85 consisting of Oregon
Chinook Salmon baked with eggs, mush
rooms and seasoned rice in a flaky dough
crust. Veal oscar, chicken and steak can
also be found on the menu. Hours for the
dining room are noon to 2 p.m. for lunch
and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner. The Ski
Deli can be sought for snacks including hot
dogs and soft beverages. The Blue Ox room
is a cavernous bar at the lodge serving cock
tails, beer and wine from noon to 6 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday.
Even if there is no snow on Mt. Hood,
Christmas vacation can still be a winter
wonderland. Eat, drink and be Merry.
Editor's note: See detailed restaurant/bar
description in Arts section.
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