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Pulled-pork poutine, center, is surrounded by, from left, Smokehouse steelhead, grilled vegetables, a Frito pie and bacon molasses cornbread at Smokehouse Provisions in Vancouver.

Smokehouse Provisions is BBQ at its best

Pulled-pork poutine, center, is surrounded by, from left, Smokehouse steelhead, grilled vegetables, a Frito pie and bacon molasses cornbread at Smokehouse Provisions in Vancouver.

October 21, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

Newly opened and locally owned by Executive Chef BJ Smith, Smokehouse Provisions at The Mill shopping center is the third of its kind and the first Vancouver location. The family restaurant focuses on locally sourced meats, which are rubbed and smoked in-house for a delicious barbecue experience. Read story

The cheesy baked polenta, clockwise from left, a Campfire sundae, a mixed greens salad and the Tocco di Verde pizza are served at Rally Pizza in Vancouver.

Rally Pizza revs up county’s dining scene

The cheesy baked polenta, clockwise from left, a Campfire sundae, a mixed greens salad and the Tocco di Verde pizza are served at Rally Pizza in Vancouver.

October 14, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

Why: Rally Pizza recently opened up in the newly remodeled shopping center called The Mill on Mill Plain Boulevard. The family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week on a first-come, first-served basis. Local ingredients and in-house creations combine to bring Neapolitan-style pizza and frozen custard to the… Read story

The spinach artichoke dip, bottom, lobster macaroni and cheese, right, and the barbecue chicken sandwich are served at Hooligan&#039;s Sports Bar and Grill in Vancouver.

Hooligan’s fun place for food, drinks, games

The spinach artichoke dip, bottom, lobster macaroni and cheese, right, and the barbecue chicken sandwich are served at Hooligan&#039;s Sports Bar and Grill in Vancouver.

October 7, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

Hooligan’s Sports Bar and Grill recently opened in the long-vacant building where TGI Fridays was in Vancouver. After getting off to a rough start with extremely long ticket turnarounds and food-preparation problems, the kitchen underwent some changes to improve efficiency and the menu was trimmed down to match the kitchen’s… Read story

A hula burger, clockwise from bottom left, is served with a plate of tachos, a fajita wrap with chicken, a selection of appetizers and a blue cheese burger at Charlie&#039;s Sports Bar and Grill in Vancouver.

Charlie’s Sports Bar dishes up fun time

A hula burger, clockwise from bottom left, is served with a plate of tachos, a fajita wrap with chicken, a selection of appetizers and a blue cheese burger at Charlie&#039;s Sports Bar and Grill in Vancouver.

September 30, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

Why: Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill provides a large-scale game place where food, drinks and fun abound and where the whole family can gather until 9 p.m. After that, the 21 and older crowd has it to themselves. Charlie’s was re-established in 2013 after being closed for over a year.… Read story

The peppered Philly cheese steak sandwich at The Rusty Chain in Vancouver, Monday, September 19, 2016.

The Rusty Chain a charming addition to neighborhood

The peppered Philly cheese steak sandwich at The Rusty Chain in Vancouver, Monday, September 19, 2016.

September 23, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Life

The Rusty Chain is truly a neighborhood dining option. Recently opened at the Columbia Street address that formerly housed the now-defunct Commonwealth Cafe, the family-friendly watering hole offers a burger, salad, and sandwich menu with a variety of appetizers to please. Read story

The knife and fork chowder at Warehouse 23 on Columbia Street in Vancouver, Friday September 9, 2016.

WareHouse ’23 fresh and flavorful

The knife and fork chowder at Warehouse 23 on Columbia Street in Vancouver, Friday September 9, 2016.

September 16, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

Why: If you have been missing waterfront dining since the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay closed last October, there’s good news. The Red Lion restaurant space has been renovated as WareHouse ’23, a new restaurant, which opened over the summer. The menu is regionally inspired and consistently changing,… Read story

A Philly cheesesteak sandwich is served with fries Sept. 1 at Orchards Tap.

Fine food and fun on tap at Orchards Tap

A Philly cheesesteak sandwich is served with fries Sept. 1 at Orchards Tap.

September 9, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

Why: Orchards Tap, established in 1985, is a neighborhood bar that offers a modest menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with regular, weekday specials. Table shuffleboard, pool tables, arcade games and karaoke on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights provide an array of entertainment. Read story

The Righteous Roast Beef panini is served Aug. 26 with chips and a pickle spear at Grapes &#039;n Growlers in east Vancouver.

Paninis, plates great at Grapes ‘n Growlers in Vancouver

The Righteous Roast Beef panini is served Aug. 26 with chips and a pickle spear at Grapes &#039;n Growlers in east Vancouver.

September 2, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Life

Grapes ‘n Growlers offers a snack and panini menu to accompany 54 rotating brews, ciders, kombucha and wines. Firmly established in the Riverstone Marketplace on Southeast 192nd Avenue, the family-friendly, locally-owned growler fill station and restaurant is well into its second year of business Read story

The special plate appetizer, clockwise from back left, is served Aug. 19 with the teriyaki chicken rice bowl and chow fun with roast pork at Tang&#039;s Wok in Vancouver. The items in the appetizer are barbecue pork, shrimp, an egg roll and crab puffs.

Tang’s Wok offers fun, unexpected dishes

The special plate appetizer, clockwise from back left, is served Aug. 19 with the teriyaki chicken rice bowl and chow fun with roast pork at Tang&#039;s Wok in Vancouver. The items in the appetizer are barbecue pork, shrimp, an egg roll and crab puffs.

August 26, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

Two months ago Tang’s Wok Chinese food welcomed in new ownership. The family restaurant occupies a modest strip mall space on Southeast 164th Avenue and McGillivray Boulevard. It is a convenient stop for Chinese food to-go or an easy stop for lunch or dinner in under an hour. Read story

The pancake breakfast is served Aug. 12 at Omy&#039;s Cafe on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver.

Omy’s Cafe makes diners feel at home

The pancake breakfast is served Aug. 12 at Omy&#039;s Cafe on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver.

August 19, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

Why: Omy’s Cafe is one of those establishments that does not particularly beckon to passers-by with an impressive street-side presence, but when you step inside, the quaint and homey atmosphere becomes a reprieve that makes you want to linger a while. Omy’s welcomes the whole family for breakfast and lunch,… Read story