April 7, 2023, 6:01am Business
Local brewers are branching out with new breweries and taprooms throughout Clark County and spilling into Skamania. Opening more taprooms gives these businesses a higher percentage of the profit per pint along with space to establish their brands through decor and food. Read story
March 31, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life
Flower buds are ready to burst, birds are gathering bits to feather their nests, and Vancouver bakery cases are filling up with pastel-colored and bunny-eared treats for Easter. Read story
March 24, 2023, 6:00am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Throwing axes with your besties is a fun way to catch up and de-stress. And now you can do it here in Vancouver. As of July 2022, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board permits ax throwing at businesses that serve alcohol. But don’t plan on holding a beer in one… Read story
March 17, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life
Distillers have aged spirits in oak barrels since the 1800s. Early alcohol makers discovered that, over time, the chemical components in wood add flavors like toffee, brown sugar, caramel and spice to spirits. Then they figured out that charring and toasting the barrels adds even more flavor. Read story
March 12, 2023, 6:00am Business
The owners of Amaro’s Table are opening a breakfast restaurant, called Cecilia, at the former Lapellah and Saap space in Vancouver on March 20. Read story
March 10, 2023, 6:04am Business
A long line of humans and a few corgis recently waited in the Living Hope Church parking lot on a cold, blustery day for British fish and chips created by the former Buckingham Palace chef Darren McGrady. Read story
March 6, 2023, 2:29pm Business
Alan Maniscalco and Shan Wickham of Rally Pizza have revived their popular pizza spot as a permanent pop-up at Victor-23 Brewing at 2905 St. Johns Blvd. The grand opening on March 14 (Pi Day) showcases a re-invented Rally’s menu of beer-friendly offerings like garlic bread, pepperoni pizza, and the meat-heavy… Read story
March 3, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Business Subscriber Exclusive
Ridgefield is rapidly changing. We could debate the merits of this farming town transforming into a suburb or whether opening a Costco is a good idea, but fortunately my job is to discuss food. I think most of us would agree that opening more good places to eat is a… Read story
February 24, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
El Gaucho served steak in Seattle from 1954 to 1985. Paul Mackay rebooted the steakhouse in 1996, and went on to open El Gaucho restaurants in Portland, Tacoma and Bellevue. His son, Chad Mackay, now runs these businesses as part of the Revelers Club, a collection of Pacific Northwest restaurants… Read story
February 17, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Birria fever has splashed across Portland and spilled into Vancouver. Lines form around trucks serving this red-tinged velvety meat stew that originated in Jalisco, Mexico. Its popularity has caused purveyors to come up with variations. One of the more intriguing twists is birria ramen, made by cooking the dried bricks… Read story