December 22, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
Why: The Smokin’ Oak recently opened up in downtown Vancouver. It is easy to miss if you are looking for a restaurant front because it sits back from the street. What would be the parking lot is occupied by two ginormous smokers wherein all the smoked menu items are made,… Read story
December 15, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Life
I have been waiting forever for Smokin’ Oak (the barbecue place next to Loowit) to open. I tried to go there on a Friday night shortly after they opened. I picked the wrong night. Read story
December 15, 2017, 6:03am Clark County Life
Why: Kyoto Sushi Steakhouse recently opened on the corner of Southeast First Street and 164th Avenue. The restaurant brings another sushi option, as well as a traditional hibachi-style steakhouse experience to the Clark County dining scene. The menu encompasses a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and grill selections at lunch… Read story
December 8, 2017, 6:04am Clark County Life
Why: MEstro is a family-friendly sit-down restaurant that recently opened on Southeast 192nd Avenue in the space formerly occupied by the now-defunct Rose’s. The menu reflects a true American melting pot influence, with an upscale diner appeal, and consists mostly of gourmet-style sandwiches with a few entrees, salads, soups and… Read story
December 1, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
Heavy Metal Brewing Co. believes in “craft beer, craft food, and craft music.” The establishment is celebrating two years at its Vancouver Heights neighborhood location. With 25 top quality beers on tap and more than 200 different bottles to pair with gourmet pizza, sandwiches and some top-notch bar appetizers, there… Read story
December 1, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
People get a puzzled look on their faces when I talk about dining in Hazel Dell, and I get that it has a sketch reputation in many people’s minds. Read story
November 24, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life
When the owner of the building housing Dana Carpenter’s di Tazza Bakery & Cafe gave her first right of refusal to open a drive-thru across the street, she promptly accepted the offer. Read story
November 24, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
Little Conejo opened approximately three months ago in downtown Vancouver. This is the first restaurant for owners Mychal Dynes and Mark Wooten, who have both been in the industry for many years. The menu reflects a taco shop with several different taco options and a small offering of additional items.… Read story
November 17, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life
Ryan Thompson sometimes gets complaints that the drinks at Pines Coffee taste different than those at larger venues, but he insists his intentions are pure in crafting those concoctions. Read story
November 17, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life
If one place does it all, Say Ciao may be just the place. Wine tasting, beer on tap, small plates, appetizers and entrees for lunch and dinner, live music, catering, private events and a blog are all part of the recipe which owner and chef Peter Gallin has created to… Read story
