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Dining Out

Members of the Southwest Washington Winery Association address attendees at the recent Travel & Words Conference, held at a space under construction at The Waterfront Vancouver. Pictured are Dave Kelly, from left, Richard Meyerhoefer and Joe Leadingham.

Southwest Washington wineries take center stage at inaugural event

Members of the Southwest Washington Winery Association address attendees at the recent Travel & Words Conference, held at a space under construction at The Waterfront Vancouver. Pictured are Dave Kelly, from left, Richard Meyerhoefer and Joe Leadingham.

April 25, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

Wine lovers will have the opportunity to support hyper local and boutique wineries May 11 as an association of wineries from Clark, Lewis and Cowlitz counties hosts its first all-inclusive wine and culinary event at Pearson Air Museum. Read story

Smitty’s Coney Special Rachel Pinsky (Rachel Pinsky)

Food & Drink: Secret sauce makes Smitty’s dogs sing

Smitty’s Coney Special Rachel Pinsky (Rachel Pinsky)

April 19, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Life

A Coney Island dog isn’t a chili dog. It’s the brilliant creation of Greek and Macedonian immigrants who moved to the Midwest in the early 1900s fleeing the Balkan Wars. Read story

A Classic Whoopee Pie and macaroons at Chandelier Bakery.

Chandelier Bakery has got the goods

A Classic Whoopee Pie and macaroons at Chandelier Bakery.

April 19, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Chandelier Bakery celebrated its one-year anniversary in February. The bakery is owned and operated by Monica Kersey and is located in the historic Padden House on Northeast 78th Street between Northeast Andresen and St. Johns roads. Chandelier is open seven days a week with a few breakfast and lunch options,… Read story

The Diner’s Traditional at The Diner.

Food & Drink: The Diner: Good food for a good cause

The Diner’s Traditional at The Diner.

April 12, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Life

A recent study by AARP found that socially isolated adults had a shorter lifespan than those who were socially connected. Meals on Wheels People opened The Diner in Vancouver to combat the negative effects of social isolation by providing fresh, wholesome meals in an intergenerational setting. Read story

The rawhide burger with steak fries.

99 Saloon & Grill leaves a bad taste

The rawhide burger with steak fries.

April 12, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Why: 99 Saloon & Grill serves an early breakfast as well as lunch and dinner seven days a week. The establishment is family-friendly, though the focus is on the bar. Music and karaoke add appeal in the evenings and pool tables provide some game entertainment. Read story

Shelene Rice, co-owner of Perfect Dish Kitchen in Vancouver, grills vegetables.

Food & Drink: Perfect Dish delivers freshly cooked meals

Shelene Rice, co-owner of Perfect Dish Kitchen in Vancouver, grills vegetables.

April 5, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

Getting a meal on the table every day can be a challenge, even for someone who likes to cook. There seems to be some law of the universe that siblings can’t like the same food. There’s also the complication of catering to various diets and preferences — paleo, vegan, keto,… Read story

A tray of treats tempts customers at the new Mr. Maple Donuts shop in Hazel Dell. Coffee drinks and bagel breakfast sandwiches are also on the menu.

Mr. Maple Donuts doesn’t disappoint

A tray of treats tempts customers at the new Mr. Maple Donuts shop in Hazel Dell. Coffee drinks and bagel breakfast sandwiches are also on the menu.

April 5, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Why: Mr. Maple Donuts just debuted in Hazel Dell. The shop, which is family owned and operated, is located in the strip mall on the corner of Northeast 78th Street and Highway 99. It opens early and closes late every day of the week, featuring regular and fancy donuts with… Read story

Szechuan wonton with chili oil and dry-cooked green beans at Szechuan Brothers.

Food & Drink: Finally, great Chinese comes to the Couv

Szechuan wonton with chili oil and dry-cooked green beans at Szechuan Brothers.

March 29, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

Is there some rule that we can only have one type of Asian cuisine in Vancouver at a time, and pho won? This is what I’ve been thinking since I moved here five years ago. I’ve longed for a Chinese restaurant as good as Shandong in Northeast Portland, so I… Read story

The Golden City beef at Golden City.

Golden City serves Chinese classics in Hazel Dell

The Golden City beef at Golden City.

March 29, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Golden City serves traditional Chinese dishes for lunch and dinner six days a week. The family owned and operated restaurant offers both dine-in and take-out with prices and portions comparable to other local Chinese restaurants. Read story

The wall of mead, beer, cider, wine and sake at Ben’s Bottle Shop.

Food & Drink: Ben’s among best beer bars in state

The wall of mead, beer, cider, wine and sake at Ben’s Bottle Shop.

March 22, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

Ben’s Bottle Shop isn’t just a place that serves beer. It’s the beer library that you would need if you were working on a Ph.D. in craft beer. Ben’s has more than 25 beers on tap and a long wall of refrigerators filled with colorful bottles and cans to go.… Read story