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
September 15, 2023, 6:07am Business
In late August and early September local brewers drive to Willamette Valley hop farms to fill up their rigs with fresh hops, then quickly return to throw their loads into brewing tanks. These expeditions take on the feel of a rural Pacific Northwest version of the car chase scene in… Read story
September 5, 2023, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive
A lawsuit victory and a new Oregon state law has opened the door for Washington brewers to sell beer directly to customers in Oregon. Read story
August 25, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life
Summer 2023 started mild with temperatures ranging in the 70s and 80s. But last week’s scorching sun led me to seek out a good beer for sipping on the back porch — a lighter brew that lingers in the 4 percent to 6 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) range. This… Read story
August 18, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life
Leah Jackson has helped customers find a wine that suits them from the curated collection at Niche Wine Bar in downtown Vancouver for the past 13 years. After a recent trip to Japan, she added a short list of sake to the menu, as well as sake tastings the last… Read story
August 11, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Genaro Zurita Amaro loved visiting his grandparents’ ranch outside of his hometown Cuernavaca, Mexico. He was fascinated by the scents wafting from his grandma Cecilia’s kitchen, but that wasn’t a place for boys. He finally found his way to a professional kitchen as a young man in Portland. Three decades… Read story
July 21, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
I’ve been exploring interesting clusters of restaurants that have popped up around Clark County. I recently wrote about dining options in Battle Ground and Ridgefield, but realized I had yet to focus on Felida. Here are four spots for food and drink that I recommend trying in this lush neighborhood… Read story
July 14, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life
Relevant Coffee owner Mitch Montgomery didn’t give much thought to naming his brewery next to his coffee shop. Read story
June 30, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life
The summer sun has returned to grace us with its golden light. This seasonal shift has brought back something else missing during the long overcast days of fall and winter: brunch. Here are a few spots that have recently begun opening midday on weekends for this often boozy meal. Read story
June 16, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life
After a week spent sipping iced matcha drinks around Vancouver, I appreciate the versatility of this vibrant green tea powder. It morphs to fit with flavors ranging from fruity to floral while adding creaminess, grassiness and sweetness. Read story
