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Dining Out

Burgerville Chef Becky McGrath assembles items from the chain’s seasonal menu at the chain’s 2200 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. She develops new menu items.

Burgerville’s Chef Becky has a taste for big ideas and vast culinary inspiration

Burgerville Chef Becky McGrath assembles items from the chain’s seasonal menu at the chain’s 2200 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. She develops new menu items.

March 7, 2025, 6:05am Business

Chef Becky McGrath grew up in a food-focused family in Portland with roots in New York. A chance viewing of a “Today” show segment on Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork County, Ireland, as a child began a culinary career that started at Western Culinary Institute and continued at the very… Read story

An assortment of beers on tap.

That skunky draft beer at the bar? Don’t blame the brewery. It could be dirty taps

An assortment of beers on tap.

March 2, 2025, 6:00am Business

Have you ever tasted a draft beer at a bar and thought, “Ugh! I thought I liked this beer, but no!?” Read story

The interior of Home Macaron’s Dubai chocolate bar is full of crispy phyllo and pistachio paste.

Clark County bakeries are raising the (Dubai) bar on chocolate

The interior of Home Macaron’s Dubai chocolate bar is full of crispy phyllo and pistachio paste.

February 28, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

If your social media algorithm skews towards things to eat, you’ve witnessed the Dubai chocolate bar. Read story

An ‘Elua poke bowl at Husubis’ Poke Shop.

Husubis’ Poke Shop is bringing aloha spirit to Vancouver

An ‘Elua poke bowl at Husubis’ Poke Shop.

February 21, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Husubis’ Poke Shop gets its name from owner Hugh Yamashiro’s high-school side gig. Read story

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza near Vancouver offers a variety of Indian-themed pizzas, including this small Mighty Munch Chicken Curry Pizza.

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza offers Indian-inspired portable feasts in Salmon Creek

Mighty Munch Mountain Curry Pizza near Vancouver offers a variety of Indian-themed pizzas, including this small Mighty Munch Chicken Curry Pizza.

February 14, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

Years ago, while researching pizza places for The Columbian’s Pizzapedia, I came across an interesting combination: Indian pizza at NYC Pizzeria in east Vancouver. Read story

54-40 Brewing Company co-owners Bolt and Amy Minister stand behind the bar of their newly opened Kascadia Brewery and Public House on Jan. 22.

54-40 Brewing opens second pub, with full menu, in Washougal

54-40 Brewing Company co-owners Bolt and Amy Minister stand behind the bar of their newly opened Kascadia Brewery and Public House on Jan. 22.

February 1, 2025, 6:11am Business

A new pub in Washougal offers a twist on a local favorite. Read story

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

Create a sure-to-woo Valentine’s Day with help from these Clark County eateries and businesses

Cafe de olla at Carino Coffeehouse in Vancouver.

January 31, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

You may think Valentine’s Day is a crass cash grab or a silly pink holiday that celebrates antiquated notions of romantic relationships. I wouldn’t disagree, but a day that celebrates love is always a good thing. Read story

Cauliflower bites are vegan at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver.

It’s a lot easier to find vegan food in Vancouver; here are four eateries with plant-based options

Cauliflower bites are vegan at 3 Howls Remedy House in Vancouver.

January 24, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Finding vegan food in Vancouver used to be exhausting. You’d have to call a restaurant in advance or ask for some creative menu swaps when ordering. Read story

California burger joint Habit Burger & Grill is set to move into the old Burgerville near Vancouver Mall, as seen Jan. 23.

Habit Burger & Grill coming soon to former Burgerville location near Vancouver Mall

California burger joint Habit Burger & Grill is set to move into the old Burgerville near Vancouver Mall, as seen Jan. 23.

January 23, 2025, 12:13pm Business

Wondering what’s happening at the shuttered Burgerville restaurant near Vancouver Mall? Fear not, the storefront will not sit empty. Habit Burger & Grill is moving in. Read story

The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

Washougal’s Recluse Brew Works makes list of 22 best new breweries in U.S.

The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

January 23, 2025, 6:05am Business

At Recluse Brew Works’ December one-year anniversary party,Ezra Johnson-Greenough, founder of the Oregon Beer Awards, told Recluse owner August “Gus” Everson that the Washougal brewery might be receiving some special recognition. Read story