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Dining Out

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Gobble up turkey without cooking — with help from Clark County restaurants, eateries

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November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

We’re in the mad dash to plan one of the most extravagant feasts of the year: Thanksgiving. Read story

New Seasons Market bakery clerk Kalyea Fanony puts a cookie into a paper bag on Oct. 18 during the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver store.

Downtown Vancouver New Seasons great spot for lunch

New Seasons Market bakery clerk Kalyea Fanony puts a cookie into a paper bag on Oct. 18 during the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver store.

November 3, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

The recent opening of New Seasons Market in downtown Vancouver gives nearby office workers a place to quickly grab soup, salad, sandwiches and other tasty midday bites. Read story

A bunch of grapes hang from the vine at English Estate Winery, Vancouver&#039;s oldest vineyard and winery.

A Southwest Washington viticultural area would boost wines’ value in region

A bunch of grapes hang from the vine at English Estate Winery, Vancouver&#039;s oldest vineyard and winery.

October 26, 2023, 6:03am Business

With a new “pending” status from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Southwest Washington’s vintners are on their way to joining Washington’s growing list of official American Viticultural Areas. Read story

Owner and winemaker Joe Leadingham examines a fermentation tank Thursday at Stavalaura Vineyard in Ridgefield. Despite a delayed growing season, Clark County winemakers have reported strong yields this year.

Despite delay, Clark County’s grape harvest strong with a growing season that benefits winemakers

Owner and winemaker Joe Leadingham examines a fermentation tank Thursday at Stavalaura Vineyard in Ridgefield. Despite a delayed growing season, Clark County winemakers have reported strong yields this year.

October 18, 2023, 6:08am Business

Despite a delayed growing season, the summer’s not-too-hot heat gave Clark County’s winemakers strong grape yields in their harvests this fall. Read story

The cafeteria at Clark College's McClaskey Culinary Institute serves hot meals like this chicken yakisoba.

Hot meals, sweet treats: Clark College students get hands-on training in culinary arts

The cafeteria at Clark College's McClaskey Culinary Institute serves hot meals like this chicken yakisoba.

October 13, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Clark College’s culinary program dates back to 1958. In 2017, the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family Foundation gave the program $4 million to upgrade the program with state-of-the-art teaching and dining spaces. In addition to creating physical spaces for the program, Clark College updated its cuisine management and baking and… Read story

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw coming to Waterfront Vancouver; Portland’s famous ice cream shop will open in early 2024

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

October 9, 2023, 5:17pm Business

Portland ice cream icon Salt & Straw announced Monday that it's set to open a Vancouver outpost early next year at the Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

Offerings at Bunnie's Pizzeria in Ridgefield include, clockwise from top left: the 12-inch MBT (mozzarella, basil and tomato) pizza; Caesar salad;
the 12-inch Prosciutto Pie; From the Farm salad (Rachel Pinsky)

Bunnie’s Pizza wins convert: Restaurant’s thin-crust pie brings taste of Rome to Ridgefield

Offerings at Bunnie's Pizzeria in Ridgefield include, clockwise from top left: the 12-inch MBT (mozzarella, basil and tomato) pizza; Caesar salad;
the 12-inch Prosciutto Pie; From the Farm salad (Rachel Pinsky)

October 6, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

When people talk about Italian pizza, they’re often referring to fluffy, chewy, heat-blistered Neapolitan-style pies. The owners of Little Conejo, Mark Wooten and Mychal Dynes, offer a crispy version inspired by pies found in Rome at their pizzeria in Ridgefield. This style — pizza tonda allá Romana — isn’t prevalent… Read story

Adam Young, a bartender at Grains of Wrath Brewing, pours one of the house beers in 2018.

Washougal breweries launch ‘passport’ program

Adam Young, a bartender at Grains of Wrath Brewing, pours one of the house beers in 2018.

October 3, 2023, 4:48pm Business

Lori Reed, the owner of the Washougal-based graphic design firm Reed Creative, has been thinking a lot about the way McMenamins, the Pacific Northwest chain of pubs, restaurants, historic hotels and movie theaters, encourages customers to visit its more than 60 locations. Read story

Origami California roll, available at New Seasons, was the priciest and didn't include cucumber.

California rolls easy to find in the grocery store, but are some brands better than others?

Origami California roll, available at New Seasons, was the priciest and didn't include cucumber.

September 29, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Sushi stands have become as ubiquitous as fried chicken and pizza at grocery stores throughout the country. Americans purchased 43.7 million servings of sushi at grocery stores over the past year, according to the consumer research firm Circana. Read story

The food photos at Banderyky help those new to Ukrainian food learn about signature dishes.

Ukrainian eatery in Vancouver Mall food court offers taste of home

The food photos at Banderyky help those new to Ukrainian food learn about signature dishes.

September 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Nataliya Nahurska and her family had plans for many years to start a food business. The Russian invasion of Ukraine last year compelled her to share her culture. “After what happened last year, I felt people need to know about Ukrainian food and Ukrainian traditions and this is what I… Read story