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
March 15, 2024, 6:03am Business
On an unseasonably sunny Friday at 3 p.m., reggae-influenced hip hop and psychedelic music streamed through the speakers at Recluse Brew Works as patrons sipped crisp ales and lagers made by owner Gus Everson. Read story
March 8, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Brunch is increasingly popular in Vancouver, so reservations on March 31 are likely to fill up quickly. This list of Easter brunch spots ranges from the classic buffet at Hudson’s Bar and Grill at the Heathman Lodge to Scratch Breakfast, a vegan food truck that delivers through DoorDash. Read story
March 1, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Eric and Paula Starr bought their popular beer hall in Battle Ground from Laurelwood Brewing 10 years ago in March. They renamed it Northwood and created a community gathering space so filled with gemütlichkeit that it’s commonly known as Battle Ground’s Cheers, nicknamed for the neighborhood bar “where everybody knows… Read story
February 23, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Making a great loaf of sourdough bread isn’t quick and it isn’t easy. But if you’re willing to drive to Yacolt on a Saturday morning and spend the day, Todd Millar will teach you everything he knows about this ancient artisan craft. Read story
February 16, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life
Linda Cameron didn’t expect to start a food business when she made pupusas for fellow members of Cristo Vive Pentecostal Church in Hazel Dell. This Salvadoran dish was new to the other congregants, many of whom immigrated from Mexico. The thick round masa cakes filled with cheese were an instant… Read story
February 9, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Mountain Timber Market at the Port of Kalama recently opened. It features a bakery, coffee shop, culinary goods store, chocolate shop, wine tasting room and two stellar food trucks. The market sits on the Columbia River with a trail that leads to McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge and Ahles Point Cabin,… Read story
February 2, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Traditionally, people savor hot pot by gathering around a kettle of steaming broth ringed by plates of thinly sliced beef and lamb, seafood, tofu, leafy greens and potatoes. Diners grab food with their chopsticks, cook it, and then dip it into customized sauces. Read story
January 26, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life
For many years, Keri Buhman has served decadent French-inspired dishes like ham-and-Gruyere crepes at C’est La Vie in Hazel Dell. Read story
January 19, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life
Now that holiday feasts are over, we’re ready to turn our intentions toward eating better. Here are five great salads that make healthy eating easy and delicious. Even better, they’re all under $20. Read story
