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Dining Out

Hidden River Roasters in Camas.

Food & Drink: Go places with Hidden River Roasters

Hidden River Roasters in Camas.

March 2, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Life

I heard about Hidden River Roasters from my friend, Monika Spykerman, whom I recently met right after she visited their coffee shop in Camas. We met at another coffee shop that shall go unnamed. Read story

From left to right, grilled cheese with tomato on sourdough bread, a half wedge salad and the Renegade Kicker Burger are pictured at Renegades Bar & Grill in downtown Vancouver, Friday February 23, 2018.

Renegades Bar & Grill doesn’t thrill

From left to right, grilled cheese with tomato on sourdough bread, a half wedge salad and the Renegade Kicker Burger are pictured at Renegades Bar & Grill in downtown Vancouver, Friday February 23, 2018.

March 2, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

Why: Renegades Bar & Grill, in downtown Vancouver, provides a place to karaoke, play billiards and poker and has special holiday events in addition to Taco Tuesdays and Wing Wednesdays. The menu offerings are basic and a full bar provides both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Read story

Bartender Ryan Shorthouse makes a Power Queen cocktail at The Grocery Cocktail & Social in Vancouver.

Food & Drink: The Grocery puts local at top of list

Bartender Ryan Shorthouse makes a Power Queen cocktail at The Grocery Cocktail & Social in Vancouver.

February 23, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Life

Despite his nickname, Chris “Salty” Reed (who co-owns The Grocery Cocktail & Social with his wife, Cindy) isn’t a cranky old sea dog. Salty isn’t very salty; in fact, he’s a sweet guy who is obsessed with Washington spirits. He got his nickname from a tattoo on his arm that… Read story

The Puffin Cafe in the Port of Camas-Washougal looks like a house on the water and the restaurant takes advantage of its location with an oceanic theme, including a big ship wheel and other nautical decor.

Puffin Cafe serves taste of the tropics

The Puffin Cafe in the Port of Camas-Washougal looks like a house on the water and the restaurant takes advantage of its location with an oceanic theme, including a big ship wheel and other nautical decor.

February 23, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

Why: The Puffin Cafe has been in business since 2002. The restaurant is on the water by the boat launch in Washougal and operates year-round. Menu options are named with a tropical theme and offer mainly tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Read story

Short rib queso at Growlers USA.

Growlers USA proves satisfying choice

Short rib queso at Growlers USA.

February 16, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Life

Why: Growlers USA is a franchise that began in Eugene, Ore., that believes in supporting the craft beer movement in America. The establishment provides 100 taps with an emphasis on local microbrews. They also offer draught wines, ciders and nonalcoholic beverages with a select food menu to satisfy — all… Read story

Rally Pizza at The Mill offers up a top-notch menu featuring farm-to-table ingredients, delicious cocktails and quarterly prix fixe five-course themed meals.

Food & Drink: It’s tempting to keep Rally Pizza a secret

Rally Pizza at The Mill offers up a top-notch menu featuring farm-to-table ingredients, delicious cocktails and quarterly prix fixe five-course themed meals.

February 16, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

The genius of Rally Pizza is that it is a five-star restaurant pretending to be just a neighborhood pizza joint. It is a family-friendly neighborhood pizza place, but one that offers up oven-roasted seasonal farm-to-table vegetable plates, seasonal craft cocktails and made-to-order frozen custard with housemade topping like devil’s food… Read story

Offerings from Luxe include, clockwise from left, a Gorgonzola burger with Parmesan garlic fries, a slice of blueberry lemon curd cheesecake, crab cakes, a Margherita pizza and the hummus plate.

Downtown offers Luxe eating option

Offerings from Luxe include, clockwise from left, a Gorgonzola burger with Parmesan garlic fries, a slice of blueberry lemon curd cheesecake, crab cakes, a Margherita pizza and the hummus plate.

February 9, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Life

Downtown Vancouver has gained some superb dining options in recent years. Among those is Luxe. This gem is unassuming — you might miss it if you blink, because it does not have a strong street-side presence. The menu’s variety of made-from-scratch gourmet burgers, pizza, sandwiches and starters have a special… Read story

An order of pancakes and the farmer plate at Wildflour Cafe.

Food & Drink: Wildflour Cafe hauntingly charming

An order of pancakes and the farmer plate at Wildflour Cafe.

February 9, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Life

The women of Wildflour Cafe and Cupcakes in Washougal feel differently about the ghost that visits their cafe and announces himself by sneezing or whistling. They all believe that it’s the ghost of Mr. V, who ran a general store for many years on the property. Read story

The Chef’s Salad, clockwise from top left, the chicken quesadilla, red stuffed jalapeño poppers and the steak strip dinner with a side salad are among the selections available at Out-A-Bounds Sports Bar & Grill in Vancouver.

Out-A-Bounds keeps hunger on bench

The Chef’s Salad, clockwise from top left, the chicken quesadilla, red stuffed jalapeño poppers and the steak strip dinner with a side salad are among the selections available at Out-A-Bounds Sports Bar & Grill in Vancouver.

February 2, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Life

Why: Out-A-Bounds Sports Bar & Grill has been in business for 17 years, providing a late-night place for drinks, food, darts, billiards and karaoke. The menu offers pub food for light or hearty appetites. Read story

Several of Kember’s gluten-free mixes are sold at New Seasons Market.

Food & Drink: Kember’s, Perfect Dish deliver on health

Several of Kember’s gluten-free mixes are sold at New Seasons Market.

February 2, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

In 2009, Marilyn Roseburrough was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia, a rare disease that causes a blockage of arteries. A specialist in New York was able to clear an artery leading to her kidney but told her there wasn’t anything he could do to prevent another, highly likely, life-threatening artery blockage. Read story