We have several delicious dining options on the mountain, offerings for your tastes or your budget. But few restaurants on the mountain have the same reputation for blending quality and comfort like the Rendezvous Grill.  Original owners Tom and Susie were known far and wide. Tom worked the front and ensured that every customer was satisfied. Meanwhile, Susie spent her time in the kitchen inventing sumptuous delights for lucky diners. When news of their retirement broke, it s

Lori Neely, HWC Vice President, models a wrap for sale at the HWC craft booth at Mount Hood Villages in December. The Hoodland Women’s Club celebrated the season on Dec. 15 with a festive holiday party at Alpine Events. The donation table piled high as the night progressed, with members bringing canned food and unwrapped gifts for teenagers to give to the Holiday Baskets for our community. “Seeing the donation table fill up was a beautiful reminder of what this group is capab

Get ready for a new restaurant coming soon to the Mountain. Mt. Hood Village Deli and Sweets is set to open in the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort right off Highway 26 in Welches. Mother and daughter owners Alexis McElheran and Kelley Jee are thrilled to be adding another restaurant option for locals.  The long-time Mt. Hood residents are hard at work making repairs and sprucing up the space in advance of their opening. The anticipation is palpable and contagious. “I know people a

There’s a palpable air of excitement at Alpine Events. New owners Dani Wolfe and Tony Kelner are set to take over the event venue and catering company as its first owners, Jan and Todd Ostrom, prepare for retirement. In true Alpine Events style, the transition will be marked with a New Year’s Eve bash that will give mountain locals the chance to bid a fond farewell to Jan and Todd and sample the delectable treats that Dani and Tony will serve up in the years to come. For over

The staff at Mt. Pizza and Brews have been serving Sandy since May 23. Credit: Brit Allen. In her only four months in business in Sandy, Suzanne Jackson has already made a name for herself, serving up pizza by the slice and a family-oriented space and menu at Mt. Pizza and Brews. Knowing she grew up in the food industry, with her parents running a coffee shop when she was a teen, it’s not too surprising how natural the role of restaurateur is for Jackson.  Jackson and her fat

While many people throughout the country view summer as the season of vacations, rest, and relaxation, many Mt. Hood Villages residents are feeling the exact opposite. Tourism is a prevalent and important part of the economy from Sandy to Government Camp, with most residents in the corridor having careers in the service industry. Pile on the added traffic and extreme number of visitors in such small areas, and the overwhelming feelings of financial success and mental and phys

Don’t let the name fool you. There’s rarely a dull moment at the Boring Brewing Co. in Sandy. Oh the irony. There’s always something to do at this handcrafted brewpub, where locals and visitors alike make a pint-stop for a cold one on their way to and from Mount Hood. Brewmaster Bill Schwartz and his wife Kelly bought Boring Brewing in 2017 when it was located in the small town of its origin – Boring. They kept the name in 2018 when they moved the brewing company to Sandy, it