Bring an appetite, a love of art and music, and dig into the Sixth Annual The Bite of Mt. Hood.

Presented by the Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce, the food, art auction and music extravaganza will take place from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 11 at the Resort at the Mountain.

“It is like a family reunion,” said Chamber President Coni Scott, who doubles as chair of the event. “I talk with people that I get to see every year here at The Bite.”

Now a yearly fixture on the Mountain, The Bite began modestly with 12
volunteers that has now grown to 35 volunteers who will keep the evening
running smoothly for more than 800 expected guests.

As the name boldly suggests, community members will have a smorgasbord
of choices to bite into.

Participating restaurants include Skyway Bar and Grill, The Resort at the
Mountain, The Shack, The Rendezvous Grill and Tap Room, The Dragonfly,
The Hazelnut Bakery, Busy Bee Catering, The Whistle Stop and the Ivy Bear
Family Pizzeria.

More specifically, try these menu items: seared yellowtail wonton tacos,
Carlton pork and fennel meatballs,
truffles, prime rib stroganoff, chili nachos, Shack sliders, prosciutto wrapped
prawns, pizza by the slice, Horner’s famous mac and cheese, smoked
sturgeon chowder, sesame pork, chocolate dipped strawberries, cinnamon
rolls, lemon puffs, and the culinary delights go on and on in the annual Bite
festivities.

“When I finished reading all the menu options I felt like I had gloriously
journeyed where taste and beauty meet,” Scott said. “Each restaurant honors
its own cuisine, characteristics of who they are, and proud of what they
create. I guess all I can say is it’s more than simple food, it’s tasting
masterpieces.”

Beyond the food, there will be music provided by this year’s entertainer Joe
Stoddard. Combining a great sense of humor and a rich baritone voice,
Stoddard brings his experience from working with The Beach Boys, Oak Ridge
Boys, and many more.

More than 200 auction items will be sold off with Tom Anderson – of
Rendezvous fame – making the call as auctioneer.

This year’s featured artist is Dulcie Lindsoe-Johansen, a local pottery and
sculpture master.

From her Welches studio, Dulcie creates a stunning line of functional
stoneware and hand-built sculptures. She has been producing and selling her
work throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1980. All of her ware is thrown
on the potter’s wheel. No molds are used, giving each piece its own
personality.

“It is an honor to be selected as this year’s featured artist,” she said. “Many
thanks are due to the Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce for their continuing
good works done for the betterment of our Mountain community.”

When arriving at The Resort, look for the signs on the first floor for
directions.

For this year’s event, The Resort’s General Manager John Erickson has
donated the Trees Room for those who would prefer to sit, have a drink, and
enjoy the art work donations.