DINING
Feasting Through the Holidays
Christmas through New Year’s in The Villages of Mt. Hood gives visitors an opportunity sample fares from various local eateries, all festively decorated for the season, and many serving up a dash of entertainment, too.
Here is a sampling of special feasts that chefs are planning for your stay in The Villages. See restaurant listings following this calendar.
Sunday, December 17
Holiday Season Sunday Brunch, Backyard Bistro, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Enjoy fruit, pastries, choice of entrée and mimosa. $14.95. Reservations recommended. 503-622-6302.
Tuesdays, December 12 & 19
1/2 price Grill Room entrees at The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room. A great place to unwind after a day of skiing or shopping. 503-622-6837.
Saturday & Sunday, December 23 & 24
9:00 am to 11:00 am Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus & Ruby the Elf at Mt Hood Roasters. One charge for each child includes visit with Santa, breakfast and a gift from Santa. 503-622-1389.
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day in the Highlands at The Resort at The Mountain. The Highlands Restaurant is featuring a special Christmas Day menu from Noon to 8:00 pm, including your choice from a selection of starters and entrees and a scrumptious dessert buffet, all for just $30 per person. Reservations are required. 503-622-3101
Friday, December 29
At Still Creek Inn, enjoy Live Music with Julie McCarl and a Crab Crack. 503-622-4618.
New Year's Eve
Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room always has a Special Menu…call for reservations, this sells out early. 503-622-6837.
At The Resort at The Mountain, the evening festivities start at 8:00 pm in the St. Andrews Ballroom, and features a live band (Intervision 5), appetizers, party favors, and a balloon drop at midnight. Tickets are $15 per person. 503-622-3101.
New Year’s Day:
Still Creek Inn offers a Champagne Brunch on New Year's Day. 503-622-4618.
Location Information for above events:
Backyard Bistro
Lunch & Dinner - Breakfast on Sundays
Salads, soups, burgers and sandwiches
Beer and Wine
67898 E Hwy 26 at
Heart of the Mountain Gift Shop
Tues-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 10am-4pm
503-622-6302
The Highland's Restaurant
The Resort at The Mountain
Experience the spirit of Scotland
In the highlands of Mt Hood
Exquisite, yet casual dining
Banquet facilities available
www.theresort.com
68010 E Fairway Avenue
503-622-3101
Mt Hood Roasters Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner family dining
Full espresso bar
Featuring gourmet coffee roasted on-site
Open 5:30am 365 days a year
Drive thru available
www.mthoodroasters.com
67441 E Hwy 26
503-622-1389
The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room
The Oregonian's "Best of the Neighborhood"
Fresh healthy menus & devastating desserts
Open 11:30am to 9pm
Closed Mon - Tues Labor Day to Memorial Day
www.rendezvousgrill.net
Arrah Wanna Rendezvous Center
503-622-6837
Still Creek Inn
Steak & Seafood
Home of the 20oz Porterhouse Steak
Campfire Steaks and Seafood Specialties
Chef owned and operated
Open 7am-9pm
73365 E Hwy 26 Rhododendron
503-622-4618
December 2006/January 2007