DINING
Romantic Dining
In The Villages of Mt. Hood
Treat your sweetheart to a delightful, romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day or for any other special occasion. The Villages of Mt Hood are blessed with some of Oregon’s best chefs… Or dine in. Stay in one of our romantic cabins with full kitchens and prepare a gourmet meal for a more quiet and special evening.
For dining out, try:
The Highland’s Restaurant
Charming atmosphere of casual elegance, with soft lighting, tasteful decorations & oversized picture windows.
68010 E Fairway Ave
503-622-3101
Still Creek Inn
Romance your Sweetheart for Valentine's Day
Steak & Fresh Crab plus Lobster Tail Specials
Open 7am-9pm
73365 E Hwy 26 Rhododendron
503-622-4618
Don Guido’s
A site with good taste! Italian cuisine made from scratch with the freshest ingredients.
503-622-5141
Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room
Serious food in a not so serious place. Northwest cuisine & wines, decadent desserts.
Open 11:30am to 9pm
Closed Mon - Tues Labor Day to Memorial Day
Arrah Wanna Rendezvous Center
503-622-6837
Backyard Bistro
Small, quiet restaurant with old world charm serving European cuisine.
67898 E Hwy 26 at
Heart of the Mountain Gift Shop
Tues-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 10am-4pm
503-622-6302
For dining in, try this romantic recipe:
Pear Ginger Cheesecake for Two
For the crust:
1/2 cup ginger snaps crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until mixed. Press into the bottom of a 6-inch spring form pan. Bake for 5 minutes in a 325º oven.
For Filling:
8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Asian or Bosc pear, cored, peeled & sliced thinly.
In a stand mixer, using the flat beater, mix cream cheese on 2 or low until light and fluffy. Continue mixing and add the egg. Then blend in the sugar and vanilla extract.
Arrange pear slices over crust. Gently pour filling over pears. Bake for 35-45 minutes at 325º. The filling should be giggly when you take the cake out of oven. Allow it to cool completely on a rack.
Topping:
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
Mix sour cream, sugar and ginger until blended. Pour over cooled cheesecake and bake at 325º for 5-8 minutes.
Chill for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator before serving with your favorite champagne or pear brandy.