Dining Out

From left: The Casino Cooler, Gin and Juice, Cactus Ass Kick and Mule Kick are among the drinks you can order late at night at ilani's Tom's Urban.

It’s (almost) never too late for a bite in Clark County

August 19, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Crowds rushing to see Sammy Hagar at the amphitheater in Ridgefield or Lizzo at the Moda Center in Portland all run into the same post-show dilemma: Where can I go to eat and drink late at night in Clark County? Read story

Refrigerated fermentation tanks are visible from Vice Beer's taproom. Some of the tanks are directly connected to tap handles, a rarity in breweries.

Vice Beer brings nostalgic vibe, sour beers to Vancouver

August 16, 2022, 8:01pm Business

Vancouver’s newest brewery, Vice Beer, is full of a few firsts for the city: first sour beers served from a slushie machine, first taps that pour directly from the holding tanks in a chilled room viewable from a window and glass door cut into the wall, and the first LUKR… Read story

Chef Eldy Prado opened El Viejon Taqueria & Mariscos last week, serving Jalisco-style carne asada, al pastor, birria and mahi-mahi fish tacos atop made-to-order tortillas.

New Vancouver food truck delivers taste of Jalisco

August 16, 2022, 7:53pm Business

El Viejon Taqueria & Mariscos, Vancouver’s newest food truck, opened last week, serving authentic carne asada, al pastor, birria and mahi-mahi fish tacos atop fresh tortillas that are made to order — a critical part of Chef Eldy Prado’s Jalisco-style food. Read story

"Taprooms create a center of gravity," said Steve Stuart, who as city manager in Ridgefield has seen an increase in midweek downtown visitors who are there to visit Ridgefield Craft Brewing. In the evenings, people come from the boat launch.

Brewing up revitalization in Clark County’s downtown areas

August 14, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Craft brewers, taprooms play important role in invigorating business in downtowns of Clark County’s cities Read story

Chick-Fil-A will get some chicken sandwich competition in Vancouver with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers planning a location on Mill Plain.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers plans Vancouver location, first in Washington

August 8, 2022, 3:08pm Business

Clark County’s chicken lovers can rejoice with the addition of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers coming soon to Vancouver. Read story

Clark County warming up to cold foam drinks

Di Tazza's caramel cheesecake drink features foam.

July 29, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

An airy wave of cold foam drinks drifted into Vancouver this summer. Some spots offer a couple of carefully calibrated options, while others serve a free-for-all of customized whipped dairy and non-dairy milks to cover whatever suits your fancy. Read story

Order like a critic at restaurants with advice from Clark County food writer

July 22, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

After writing about food for six years, I’ve developed a method for figuring out what to order at a restaurant. Like any system devised by a human being, it isn’t foolproof but is often effective. Read story