June 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Summer is normally a busy time of year for English Estate Winery in east Vancouver. But this year, road construction directly in front of the winery means customers don’t realize they can still access the business. Read story
June 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
A wave of restaurateur retirements is hitting Vancouver’s dining scene. It began with the owner of Beaches announcing he was closing the riverfront restaurant after 29 years in business. Soon after, word spread that the owners of La Bottega and Provecho were retiring. La Bottega has a buyer who plans… Read story
June 14, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
Salt & Straw’s arrival at the Vancouver waterfront was cool, but competition for the best ice cream in Clark County is just beginning to heat up as new spots open for tasty licks. Read story
June 11, 2024, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive
With three brewpubs, a beer distribution business and growing tourism amenities in the Columbia River Gorge, Carson-based Backwoods Brewing Company is cementing itself as one of Southwest Washington’s largest brewery operations. Read story
June 1, 2024, 6:06am Business
From purchase to grand reveal, the McMenamins Elks Temple research, restoration and construction project in downtown Tacoma took 10 years. What would have likely been a triumphant one-year anniversary for the Portland-based company and the city of Destiny was stomped by the worst of the 2020 pandemic. Read story
May 31, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life
Hummus Hummus, Pure Thai and Di Tazza have moved to Orchards. Loyal customers will be happy to learn they can still get their old favorites. People who live or work in the area and are unfamiliar with these businesses are in for a treat. Read story
May 24, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive
Vancouver may be growing and changing, but it still operates like a small town. Rumors of La Bottega being sold hit social media groups faster than owner Lisa Dougherty could reach out to The Columbian to explain the future for this popular Italian restaurant, deli and marketplace. Read story
May 20, 2024, 5:54pm Business
A seventh Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Clark County is opening Tuesday at 1600 Washington St., Suite 101 Read story
May 17, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Life
For people who love the film “Road House,” it isn’t just a movie but a way of being. I’m not talking about the recent Jake Gyllenhaal remake or the 1948 film with Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino, but the 1989 drive-in classic starring Patrick Swayze. Read story
May 10, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive
The number of dining options in Battle Ground grew quickly Monday with the long-awaited opening of Battle Ground Station, the city’s new food truck pod. Read story
