August 13, 2010, 12:00am Dining Out
Why: Locally owned Thatcher's Coffee opened July 5 adjacent to Lapellah in the Fred Meyer-anchored Grand Central complex. An eco-friendly, local, and sustainable approach is woven into the vibe at this new option for Vancouver coffeehouse devotees. Portland-based Ristretto Roasters provides the coffee. The menu board offers coffee, tea, espresso-based… Read story
June 11, 2010, 12:00am Dining Out
Why: It started as a side-of-the-road kind of thing, on a whim. It was 1996 and Kekoa Hunter, 43, figured he'd use the parking lot of his family's Eugene, Ore., auto parts store as a locale to serve up some of his Hawaiian fare. He cooked. Customers came. So, too,… Read story
April 30, 2010, 12:00am Dining Out
Why: Sheath that umbrella. Stow those rain boots. And say hello to springtime and her flowers in the Columbia River Gorge, where hillside sprays of lupine and lilies, camas and balsamroot will color hillsides and meadows through early summer. If you're like me, ready to bid the gun-metal gray skies… Read story
April 23, 2010, 12:00am Dining Out
Nuestra Mesa brings a south-of-the-border option to Fourth Street in downtown Camas. Owners Todd and Tania Moravitz collaborated with Chef Luke Thomas to refine their menu and offer a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine from several regions including Oaxaca, Yucatan, Sonoran and Veracruz. Read story
