"For a special occasion meal in Hood River, Votum is the hot new kid on the scene, serving tasting menus incorporating Oregon and Washington seafood and produce. Menus change daily, but any given visit may involve Tillamook cockles transformed into ceviche, crab risotto with the zip of sorrel, or buttermilk panna cotta topped with caviar. Wine pairings are thoughtful with a global influence — Mosel riesling, Oregon pinot noir, and Hungarian tokaji may all appear in a single set of pairings." - Melissa Haskin, Molly Allen