"Steep hikes in the Columbia River Gorge call for plenty of carbs afterward, and the conveniently located Ristorante Di Pompello, a stone’s throw from I-84, will not disappoint. The platonic ideal of a red-checkered tablecloth Italian-American restaurant, Pompello balances timeless dishes like chicken piccata and eggplant parm with entrees highlighting the north Pacific’s bounty — including Dungeness crab linguini and halibut encrusted with hazelnuts. For those hiking with a friendly DD, Pompello has a full bar." - Nathan Williams