January 20, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Cocktails have been around since the 1800s. They flourished during Prohibition when bartenders used sugar, citrus and bitters to balance out the unpleasant taste of bathtub gin. Since Prohibition ended in 1933, spirits have exponentially improved, giving bartenders an excellent base for building drinks. Read story
January 13, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life
It’s difficult to predict what will happen in food and drink during the coming year, but several trends are already apparent and promise an interesting dining scene for Clark County in 2023. Read story
December 23, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life
Ready to make up for the New Year’s Eve fun you lost to the pandemic? These Vancouver-area establishments are featuring special food, drinks and entertainment to ring in 2023, whether you’re looking for a glamorous party or something more laid back. Many places require reservations, so it’s wise to book… Read story
December 16, 2022, 6:06am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Tamales are often associated with Christmas for good reason. They’re warm and comforting. You can take them to a gathering and create an elaborate platter with salsas, crema, cheeses, guacamole, pico de gallo, beans and rice. Or you can simply peel one open by yourself and let the earthy smell… Read story
December 14, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
By golly, I do love a cheese board. The holidays offer ample opportunities to amp up your cheese-board game, so to speak, and do something beyond the usual cheese ball (though I will happily help to demolish a cheese ball, especially if it’s coated in almonds). Read story
November 25, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life
When gathering to celebrate the holidays, it’s good to have treats on hand that everyone can enjoy. Grabbing some baked goods that fit various dietary preferences and restrictions is an easy way for a host to create a feeling of comfort for all guests. Read story
November 18, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Cocktail aficionado Kevin Taylor recently sold Birch Street Uptown Lounge to the bar’s manager, Joe Corbett. Taylor opened his dimly lit, rose-strewn cocktail palace in 2010, pouring his love of cocktails into a place not known for late-night festivities — downtown Camas. Read story
November 16, 2022, 7:43am Dining Out
Not sure how much to tip after you get your dinner bill at a restaurant? A recent survey found that some generations are better than others when it comes to generous tips, but how does Washington measure up? Read story
November 10, 2022, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive
At the end of the pandemic, as workers who formerly frequented restaurants in city centers continued to work at home, urban-based restaurants began to reconsider the suburbs as a place to open. Read story
October 25, 2022, 6:04am Business
Tyson Cook had never worked in a restaurant before starting Champ Pizza. But armed with a mixer and links to YouTube videos, he found his dough recipe. With his dough, passion for sports and dedication to quality ingredients, the restaurant boomed. Now, a sixth location in less than two years… Read story
