June 1, 2024, 6:06am Business
From purchase to grand reveal, the McMenamins Elks Temple research, restoration and construction project in downtown Tacoma took 10 years. What would have likely been a triumphant one-year anniversary for the Portland-based company and the city of Destiny was stomped by the worst of the 2020 pandemic. 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 20, 2024, 5:54pm Business
A seventh Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Clark County is opening Tuesday at 1600 Washington St., Suite 101 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 10, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive
The number of dining options in Battle Ground grew quickly Monday with the long-awaited opening of Battle Ground Station, the city’s new food truck pod. 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
May 1, 2024, 11:19am Business
Is Burgerville for sale? The beloved Vancouver fast-food chain confirmed Tuesday that it is looking for new investment to aid in expansion. 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
