June 14, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Salt & Straw’s arrival at the Vancouver waterfront was cool, but competition for the best ice cream in Clark County is just beginning to heat up as new spots open for tasty licks. Read story
May 31, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life
Hummus Hummus, Pure Thai and Di Tazza have moved to Orchards. Loyal customers will be happy to learn they can still get their old favorites. People who live or work in the area and are unfamiliar with these businesses are in for a treat. Read story
May 24, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Vancouver may be growing and changing, but it still operates like a small town. Rumors of La Bottega being sold hit social media groups faster than owner Lisa Dougherty could reach out to The Columbian to explain the future for this popular Italian restaurant, deli and marketplace. Read story
May 17, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Life
For people who love the film “Road House,” it isn’t just a movie but a way of being. I’m not talking about the recent Jake Gyllenhaal remake or the 1948 film with Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino, but the 1989 drive-in classic starring Patrick Swayze. Read story
May 3, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Justin Hwang and Ryan Jung recently opened Sool Korean Kitchen in Hazel Dell. The restaurant’s name means fire water in Korean and refers to various alcoholic beverages served in Korea. A variety of sool, a long food menu of Korean dishes and nods to Korean culture fill the space near… Read story
April 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life
In the early 2000s, Mister Doughnut employee Masaaki Nakamura created a garland of fried dough rounds for the Japanese chain in response to a customer survey that requested a doughnut with the chewy texture of rice mochi. Inspired by Brazilian bread pão de queijo, small ball-shaped bread that’s chewy on… Read story
April 12, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Life
I recently noticed a peculiar sight on Main Street. The sprawling house that formerly housed Casa Grande, Mint Tea and Pho Haven was painted black. This gothic vision brought some thoughts to mind. Is it Halloween? Has Mary Shelley opened a coffee shop? Read story
April 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Seidy Selivanow of Kafiex Roasters placed eighth in the nation at the U.S. Barista Competition at Klatch in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., in March. Read story
March 29, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Savor Southwest Washington Wine will serve pours from 20 Clark County wineries and tasting rooms such as Rezabek Vineyards and Brian Carter Cellars, as well as bites from Tommy O’s, Say Ciao, Frontier Public House and Whimsy Chocolates will be served in style at the Battle Ground Community Center on… Read story
March 22, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
When they first opened taprooms, craft brewers were reluctant to go into the food business. Many just served snacks or relied on nearby food trucks to feed their customers. I’m grateful that some have decided to make great burgers to accompany their well-crafted brews. Read story
