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Renee Serface and her husband, Justin, have been renovating the old church at 113 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield, for more than two years. The couple plan to reopen the downtown spot as The Neighborhood Refuge next spring.

A pew with a view: Couple plan new cocktail lounge, event space in renovated former Ridgefield church

Renee Serface and her husband, Justin, have been renovating the old church at 113 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield, for more than two years. The couple plan to reopen the downtown spot as The Neighborhood Refuge next spring.

November 27, 2023, 6:05am Business

When Renee Serface and her husband, Justin, bought the old white church in downtown Ridgefield in May 2021, they thought it would take about six months to renovate the space and reopen it as a cocktail lounge. Read story

Nostra Tavola serves flat iron steak adorned with smoked peppercorns.

Nostra Tavola hits right notes: Italian eatery at former Rally Pizza site elegant, reasonable

Nostra Tavola serves flat iron steak adorned with smoked peppercorns.

November 24, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Todd and Tania Moravitz, owners of Nuestra Mesa in downtown Camas, recently opened an Italian restaurant called Nostra Tavola in the space formerly occupied by Rally Pizza in central Vancouver. They made the large, high-ceilinged room darker and sexier by staining the wood, painting the walls, and adding touches that… Read story

The Vancouver Farmers Market&rsquo;s new year-round schedule offers a chance to buy cold weather produce.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is now open year-round with 15 new sellers and more cold weather produce

The Vancouver Farmers Market&rsquo;s new year-round schedule offers a chance to buy cold weather produce.

November 17, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

The Vancouver Farmers Market recently shifted to a new schedule, extending the season for farms like Dilish and Quackenbush, while making room for newcomers, like fishmonger Brandywine Fisheries. Read story

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Gobble up turkey without cooking — with help from Clark County restaurants, eateries

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November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

We’re in the mad dash to plan one of the most extravagant feasts of the year: Thanksgiving. Read story

New Seasons Market bakery clerk Kalyea Fanony puts a cookie into a paper bag on Oct. 18 during the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver store.

Downtown Vancouver New Seasons great spot for lunch

New Seasons Market bakery clerk Kalyea Fanony puts a cookie into a paper bag on Oct. 18 during the grand opening of the downtown Vancouver store.

November 3, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

The recent opening of New Seasons Market in downtown Vancouver gives nearby office workers a place to quickly grab soup, salad, sandwiches and other tasty midday bites. Read story

A bunch of grapes hang from the vine at English Estate Winery, Vancouver&#039;s oldest vineyard and winery.

A Southwest Washington viticultural area would boost wines’ value in region

A bunch of grapes hang from the vine at English Estate Winery, Vancouver&#039;s oldest vineyard and winery.

October 26, 2023, 6:03am Business

With a new “pending” status from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Southwest Washington’s vintners are on their way to joining Washington’s growing list of official American Viticultural Areas. Read story

Owner and winemaker Joe Leadingham examines a fermentation tank Thursday at Stavalaura Vineyard in Ridgefield. Despite a delayed growing season, Clark County winemakers have reported strong yields this year.

Despite delay, Clark County’s grape harvest strong with a growing season that benefits winemakers

Owner and winemaker Joe Leadingham examines a fermentation tank Thursday at Stavalaura Vineyard in Ridgefield. Despite a delayed growing season, Clark County winemakers have reported strong yields this year.

October 18, 2023, 6:08am Business

Despite a delayed growing season, the summer’s not-too-hot heat gave Clark County’s winemakers strong grape yields in their harvests this fall. Read story

The cafeteria at Clark College's McClaskey Culinary Institute serves hot meals like this chicken yakisoba.

Hot meals, sweet treats: Clark College students get hands-on training in culinary arts

The cafeteria at Clark College's McClaskey Culinary Institute serves hot meals like this chicken yakisoba.

October 13, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Clark College’s culinary program dates back to 1958. In 2017, the Tod and Maxine McClaskey Family Foundation gave the program $4 million to upgrade the program with state-of-the-art teaching and dining spaces. In addition to creating physical spaces for the program, Clark College updated its cuisine management and baking and… Read story

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw coming to Waterfront Vancouver; Portland’s famous ice cream shop will open in early 2024

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

October 9, 2023, 5:17pm Business

Portland ice cream icon Salt & Straw announced Monday that it's set to open a Vancouver outpost early next year at the Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

Offerings at Bunnie's Pizzeria in Ridgefield include, clockwise from top left: the 12-inch MBT (mozzarella, basil and tomato) pizza; Caesar salad;
the 12-inch Prosciutto Pie; From the Farm salad (Rachel Pinsky)

Bunnie’s Pizza wins convert: Restaurant’s thin-crust pie brings taste of Rome to Ridgefield

Offerings at Bunnie's Pizzeria in Ridgefield include, clockwise from top left: the 12-inch MBT (mozzarella, basil and tomato) pizza; Caesar salad;
the 12-inch Prosciutto Pie; From the Farm salad (Rachel Pinsky)

October 6, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

When people talk about Italian pizza, they’re often referring to fluffy, chewy, heat-blistered Neapolitan-style pies. The owners of Little Conejo, Mark Wooten and Mychal Dynes, offer a crispy version inspired by pies found in Rome at their pizzeria in Ridgefield. This style — pizza tonda allá Romana — isn’t prevalent… Read story