The Best Restaurants and Bars in the Columbia River Gorge | Eater Portland

"The banks of the Sandy River are all the more pleasant with the buzzy community hotspot Sugarpine Drive-In. Chefs Ryan Domingo and Emily Cafazzo, alumni of high-profile restaurants, created a contemporary walk-up counter in what was a 1920s gas station. With an ode to American classics, Sugarpine’s menu is sprinkled with nostalgic bites, such as inventive sundaes made with both dairy and vegan soft serve. Savory food here is also a treat, particularly a grilled cheese pressed in a waffle iron for optimal crunch or a pulled pork sandwich made with pork shoulder slow-roasted onsite. Keep an eye out for colorful, seasonal salads reliant on Pacific Northwestern produce. On a warm day, pair your meal with a frosé slushie with an Aperol float topper." - Molly Allen