December 30, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life
Why: The Old Spaghetti Factory was established in 1969 in Portland and has since grown to include restaurants from Ohio to Hawaii. Each restaurant is designed to impart the essence of a bygone era when stained glass and trolley cars were commonplace. The company is known for serving a three-course… Read story
December 23, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life
Why: Doomsday Brewing Co. was established in September 2012 and has two locations in Clark County. One is on Main Street in Vancouver, where food is provided by Herb N’ Roots and Main Street Melts, and the other is in Washougal, where hotdogs, pizza and a few appetizers are prepared… Read story
December 16, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life
Why: Ginger Pop is among the many family friendly Thai food options in Clark County. The restaurant stands out as a newer generation of Thai options with a modern look and pared down menu. Ginger Pop also provides a few local brews on tap. Conveniently located in the Grand Central… Read story
December 9, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Life
Why: Barrel Mountain Brewing, located in Old Town Battle Ground, is among Clark County’s impressive lineup of breweries that offer a full menu and family-friendly atmosphere. Read story
December 2, 2016, 6:04am Dining Out
Why: Roots Restaurant & Bar strives to create innovative dishes that feature the best of the Pacific Northwest with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The family-friendly, warm and inviting atmosphere welcomes diners to an upscale dining experience, a fully-stocked bar and a private dining room, which may be reserved for… Read story
November 25, 2016, 6:10am Clark County Life
Main Event Sports Grill was established in downtown Vancouver seven years ago. Soon thereafter a second location opened on the east side of Vancouver in Cascade Park. Main Event provides a community destination spot where the whole family is welcome. With high-end appeal, televisions and a variety of menu items,… Read story
November 18, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life
The Blind Onion was first established in Portland in 1996. It has since grown to include four restaurants in the Vancouver area, including the one in the Orchards area that I recently visited. Fred, Blind Onion’s mascot, gives the establishment some original, quirky appeal beyond the neighborhood pizza reputation they… Read story
November 11, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life
Victor 23 recently opened up in a repurposed automotive shop on St. Johns Boulevard. What began as owner Bryan Ward’s home-brewing garage project shares a similar evolution with many other small brewpubs, which outgrew the enthusiast’s garage and moved into the market. Inspired by Ward’s love of the Northwest, aviation… Read story
November 4, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life
Ei8ht Noodles recently opened in the space next to Fred Meyer in Salmon Creek where Bamboo Hut used to be. The family-friendly restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and has been remodeled to welcome diners into a modern, comfortable environment where they may choose from… Read story
October 28, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life
Why: The Hoosegow Smoke House BBQ was established a couple of years ago in downtown Vancouver and has been under new ownership since August. The family-friendly restaurant has comfortable dining and also is available for private events. With early hours during the workweek, the Hoosegow provides another breakfast option, or… Read story
