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Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery (Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery)

The last oompah: Northwood Public House celebrates Oktoberfest one more time

Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery (Contributed by Northwood Public House & Brewery)

September 27, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Blue and white streamers sweep from the lofty rafters at Northwood Public House & Brewery in Battle Ground. A whimsical wood cuckoo clock hangs above the bar. It’s Oktoberfest again, a tradition that began when Eric and Paula Starr bought the business 10 years ago. Read story

A motorist drives past La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Owners of the winery announced it will close by year’s end.

Battle Ground winery and restaurant La Uva Fortuna to close amid claims of unpaid bills

A motorist drives past La Uva Fortuna Farms east of Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Owners of the winery announced it will close by year’s end.

September 20, 2024, 11:01am Business

The owners of the Battle Ground winery and restaurant La Uva Fortuna Farms, formerly known as Rusty Grape Vineyards, announced Wednesday that they will close their business by year’s end. Read story

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Pearson Air Museum on Saturday.

A Drink With Friends: Brewers on the north side of the Columbia River team up on special offerings for festival

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Pearson Air Museum on Saturday.

September 20, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival returns to the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum on Saturday. This is the sixth year for the fundraiser, which serves one-of-a-kind beer made through collaborations between Northbank Brewers Alliance members and brewers from other states. Read story

Health inspections for Sept 9-14

September 20, 2024, 6:03am Business

AFC Sushi at Fred Meyer, 800 N.E. Tenney Road 15 Read story

Danglicious Vietnamese Kitchen cook Don Dang stirs soup Aug. 29 in the new downtown Washougal restaurant.

‘Comfort food on a cold day:’ New Danglicious Vietnamese Kitchen brings authentic dishes to Washougal

Danglicious Vietnamese Kitchen cook Don Dang stirs soup Aug. 29 in the new downtown Washougal restaurant.

September 7, 2024, 6:08am Business

Some of Andrew Dang’s fondest memories are of family get-togethers at his parents’ house in northeast Portland. Read story

Seared scallops with wild mushroom truffle sauce.

Cecilia’s dinner hour food and drink land in Vancouver’s top tier

Seared scallops with wild mushroom truffle sauce.

September 6, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

The sumptuous corner space at Grand Central where people flock for mimosas and Tres Leches French Toast at brunch is now open for dinner. At Cecilia’s dinner hour, Northwest Hospitality, which also runs Amaro’s Table and Gustav’s, offers old-school elegance with classic dishes like Filet Oscar, spinach artichoke dip and… Read story

Chicken tocino from Kali’s Kantina.

East Vancouver Farmers Market offers some of county’s best culinary treasure hunting

Chicken tocino from Kali’s Kantina.

August 30, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

The downtown weekend Vancouver Farmers Market has grown bigger and more crowded over the years. I love that market, but it’s also nice to go to quieter companion events. Recently, I hunted for lunch at the East Vancouver Farmers Market, which occurs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June… Read story

Bleu Door Express Window in downtown Vancouver serves a variety of sandwiches, like this one on baguette.

From burritos to waffles, Downtown Vancouver is awash in cheap options

Bleu Door Express Window in downtown Vancouver serves a variety of sandwiches, like this one on baguette.

August 23, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

If you’re in downtown Vancouver and looking for a cheap bite to eat, here are 11 spots I regularly seek out at lunchtime. Every dish I list here is under $20, and most are under $10. Read story

Shake Shack, which already has locations in Portland, is looking to open in east Vancouver near New Seasons.

Shake Shack looks at moving into east Vancouver near New Seasons

Shake Shack, which already has locations in Portland, is looking to open in east Vancouver near New Seasons.

August 20, 2024, 2:45pm Business

Fast-food restaurant Shake Shack has applied to open its first location in Clark County. Read story

Washington State University professor Michael Goldsby believes that beer could save democracy by opening people to conversations.

Washington State University professor believes beer could save democracy

Washington State University professor Michael Goldsby believes that beer could save democracy by opening people to conversations.

August 16, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

We live in an increasingly polarized society seeded by social media that encourages angry discourse. There are few opportunities for face-to-face political discussions with supporters of the rival party. Even when in a room together, civil discussion seems a thing of the past. Read story