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Weekly Food + Dining Guide: Grains of Wrath Unveils New Fall Menu!

Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! Grains of Wrath is introducing a new Fall menu, with some great lunch items and entrees. Here’s just a sampling of their new Fall seasonal offerings:

  • Manilla Clams (featured image): Pacific NW clams, GOW beer, garlic, parsley. Served with toasted baguette.
  • Marrow Poutine: Half bone marrow, fries, Face Rock cheese curds.
  • Nachos: House tortilla chips, red salsa, aji sauce, cotija, cilantro and onion.
  • Fried Chicken Sando: It’s back with a few tweaks. Brioche bun, breast, Tillamook smoked cheddar, pickles, crystal aioli, lettuce.
  • Impossible Burger (vegan): A special vegan patty, lettuce, tomato jam, red onion, pickles.
  • Muffaletta: Demi baquette, salami, mortadella, provolone picante, Mama Lil’s & Castelvetrano olive-pepper relish
  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts: scallions, cilantro, peanuts, mint, Thai dressing.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday, 11 am-12 am; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm; Happy hour is 3-6 weekdays. They are located at 230 NE 5th Ave. Camas, WA 98607

Phone: 360-210-5717

Visit: www.gowbeer.com

FEAST @316 —Downtown Camas

Dining

Charcuterie Board.

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Camas, Washington, Feast @316 offers one of the best dining experiences in the Northwest with Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, Craft Cocktails, and Signature Wines. Located in Downtown Camas at 316 NE Dallas St

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 4-9 pm; Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 3-5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-7498

Visit: www.CamasFeast316.com

 

CAFFE PICCOLO — Downtown Camas

Dining

Golden Milk Latte.

Come try the Golden Milk Latte at Caffe Piccolo! It’s made with hemp milk. This creaming beverage has turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper! Each day, you can come try a new soup for lunch, along with one of our great espressos, lattes and speciality coffee drinks — featuring Caffe Umbria. For breakfast or brunch, we have delicious breakfast sandwiches and panini’s. Come to relax, unwind, or open your laptop and have a remote office. People love to meet her socially or for casual business meetings. We’d love to see you. 400 Northeast Fourth Avenue, Camas, WA, at the corner of Fourth & Cedar

Hours: Open Monday – Friday 7 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 9 am – 3 pm

Phone: 360-834-7044

Visit: www.caffe-piccolo.com

NUESTRA MESA — Downtown Camas

Dining

A great place to relax.

Join us for Live Acoustic Music, delicious cocktails, and Mexican fare, every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30pm!

Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sundays, 10 am-3 pm (Brunch only).

Phone: 360-210-5311

Visit: www.NuestraMesa.com

NAVIDI’S OLIVE OIL & VINEGARS — Downtown Camas

Dining

Blood Orange Olive Oil and Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar.

Navidi’s has a long tradition of providing the best olive oils, vinegars, speciality salts and seasonings to make your meals extraordinary. Visit us today to sample our fabulous oils and vinegars, which also make great gifts. 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-5921

Visit: www.navidioiols.net

HANA KOREAN — Downtown Camas

Dining

Bi Bim Bop.

For those who know and appreciate Korean food, Hana is the real deal. Hana offers Korean, teriyaki, noodles, combinations, and sides at reasonable prices. A customer favorite is the Bi Bim Bop (featured above), as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous. Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8:30 pm

Phone: 360-833-9111

 

THE HAMMOND KITCHEN & CRAFT BAR — Downtown Camas

Schedule your private holiday event at The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar today! It’s a great location to celebrate and spend time with your business colleagues, friend, and family members. Call today for pricing and availability.

Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-9 pm; Friday, 11:00 am-10 pm; Saturday, 10:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10:30-10 pm; Social Hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 pm, plus Saturday + Sunday, 3-6 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5620

Visit: www.TheHammondKitchenandCraftBar.com

Dining

Private Dining Room at The Hammond.

 

TOMMY O’s — in Downtown Vancouver

Enjoy our great restaurant in Downtown Vancouver!

One of the best Happy Hour and Weekend Brunch destinations in Vancouver, they also offer a full Sushi menu with creative and delicious options. For lunch and dinner, choose from selections like Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Kona Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron Steak, or Island style cuisine like Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi Ribs, and Coconut Shrimp. We also offer many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Located at 801 Washington St Vancouver, WA.

Hours: Brunch, Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-noon; Lunch, Daily 11 am-4 pm; Dinner, Daily 4-9 pm; Aloha Hour, 3-6 pm

Lounge Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm-6 pm; Friday-Saturday, 3 pm-11 pm; Sundays

Phone: 360-694-5107

Visit: www.tommyosaloha.com

 

HEY JACK, — Downtown Camas

Dining

A great events location!

Events! We host them! Hey Jack is now available for your private party, holiday bash, wedding shower, or Corporate function. There’s never a room fee, we can tailor-make your menu to meet just about any budget, and we can comfortably fit up to 30 people for seated dinner, or 45 people for a stand-up mixer. Special discounts given to Monday or Tuesday events. Email: [email protected] for more information or to reserve your date.

Speaking of events, we’re planning on a 5-course wine dinner featuring the wines of France, Italy, and Spain. We’re working on a special menu devoted to food and wine pairing and he exploration of Old World Wines for any level of wine knowledge. All we ask is you have fun and bring an appetite. Stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Location: 401 NE 4th Ave, Camas WA 98607
Reservations Call: (306)954-5053
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Cooking With Navidi’s: Wild Mushroom Risotto — A Healthy Choice

Families are always looking for easy, healthy recipes, and you can’t go wrong with Navidi’s Wild Mushroom Risotto.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Navidi’s Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
Navidi’s

Mushroom risotto with parsley  – a healthy vegetarian food.

Directions

Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat. Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board.

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Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about five minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about two minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about three minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by capfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6-8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Finish with a drizzle of Navidi’s Wild Mushroom and Sage olive oil.

Navidi’s is located in Downtown Camas.

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-5921

Visit: www.navidioiols.net

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Weekly Food + Dining Guide: BRUNCH at The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar

Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week, we feature the BRUNCH options at The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar.

Come experience their Traditional Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, House Smoked King Salmon Omelet with Hollandaise, Healthy Breakfast Bowl, the Forrest Mushroom and Gouda Omelet, their Classic Breakfast, and more!

The Hammond also a good mix of pasta, chicken, fresh seafood offerings. Steaks are choice prime beef. Burgers are a brisket and chuck blend. They also serve delicious brick oven pizzas.

Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-9 pm; Friday, 11:00 am-10 pm; Saturday, 10:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10:30-10 pm; Social Hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 pm, plus Saturday + Sunday, 3-6 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5620

Visit: www.TheHammondKitchenandCraftBar.com

CAFFE PICCOLO — Downtown Camas

Dining

Apple Cinnamon Bun Frappe (blended) or Latte.

This week, we’re offering a new Apple Cinnamon Bun Frappe (blended) or Latte. Each day, you can come try a new soup for lunch, along with one of our great espressos, lattes and speciality coffee drinks — featuring Caffe Umbria. For breakfast or brunch, we have delicious breakfast sandwiches and panini’s. Come to relax, unwind, or open your laptop and have a remote office. People love to meet her socially or for casual business meetings. We’d love to see you. 400 Northeast Fourth Avenue, Camas, WA, at the corner of Fourth & Cedar

Hours: Open Monday – Friday 7 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 9 am – 3 pm

Phone: 360-834-7044

Visit: www.caffe-piccolo.com

 

HEY JACK, — Downtown Camas

Events! – We host them!

Hey Jack is now available for your private party, holiday bash, wedding shower, or Corporate function. There’s never a room fee, we can tailor-make your menu to meet just about any budget, and we can comfortably fit up to 30 people for seated dinner, or 45 people for a stand-up mixer. Special discounts given to Monday or Tuesday events. Email: [email protected] for more information or to reserve your date.

Speaking of events, we’re planning on a 5-course wine dinner featuring the wines of France, Italy, and Spain. We’re working on a special menu devoted to food and wine pairing and he exploration of Old World Wines for any level of wine knowledge. All we ask is you have fun and bring an appetite. Stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Hey Jack, 401 NE 4th Ave, Camas WA 98607
Reservations Call: (306)954-5053
Dining

Hey Jack interior.

HANA KOREAN — Downtown Camas

Dining

Bi Bim Bop.

For those who know and appreciate Korean food, Hana is the real deal. Hana offers Korean, teriyaki, noodles, combinations, and sides at reasonable prices. A customer favorite is the Bi Bim Bop (featured above), as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.

Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8:30 pm

Phone: 360-833-9111

 

 

NAVIDI’S OLIVE OIL & VINEGARS — Downtown Camas

Dining

Come try all the new olive oils and vinegars.

Navidi’s has a long tradition of providing the best olive oils, vinegars, speciality salts and seasonings to make your meals extraordinary. Visit us today to sample our fabulous oils and vinegars, which also make great gifts. 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-5921

Visit: www.navidioiols.net

NUESTRA MESA — Downtown Camas

Dining

Try one of Nuestra Mesa’s classic breakfasts.

Mesa serves Brunch EVERY Sunday from 10am-3pm! Join us for our take on classic breakfast Mexican dishes such as the Huevos Rancheros, Chilequilas,and Breakfast Burrito.

Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sundays, 10 am-3 pm (Brunch only).

Phone: 360-210-5311

Visit: www.NuestraMesa.com

FEAST @316 —Downtown Camas

Dining

Fettuccine Bolognese.

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Camas, Washington, Feast @316 offers one of the best dining experiences in the Northwest with Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, Craft Cocktails, and Signature Wines. Located in Downtown Camas at 316 NE Dallas St.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 4-9 pm; Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 3-5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-7498

Visit: www.CamasFeast316.com

GRAINS OF WRATH — Downtown Camas

Dining

Great food at Grains of Wrath!

GOW has nine beers on tap, and will offer these staple beers year-round:

  • Lulu: A tart peach golden ale
  • Lugar: German style Pilsner, floral black tea, crackery malt, hay, crisp finish
  • Papermaker Pale: Light, biscuit malt, grapefruit, pineapple, balanced bitterness
  • EGA IPD: Melon, pine, soft tropical fruit, papaya
  • Overkill PA: Stonefruit, diesel, passion fruit, citrus, piney, dank

They also offer a great brisket and chuck patty burger with cheddar, iceberg lettuce, aioi and zucchini pickles on a sesame brioche bun. Fabby recommends the Carnitas Torta with black bean puree, cotija cheese, cascabel chile aioli, and pickled carrots. The roasted bone marrow with onion jam served on grilled flatbread is also on the top of the list.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday, 11 am-12 am; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm; Happy hour is 3-6 weekdays. They are located at 230 NE 5th Ave. Camas, WA 98607

Phone: 360-210-5717

Visit: www.gowbeer.com

TOMMY O’s — Downtown Vancouver

Enjoy our great restaurant in Downtown Vancouver!

One of the best Happy Hour and Weekend Brunch destinations in Vancouver, they also offer a full Sushi menu with creative and delicious options. For lunch and dinner, choose from selections like Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Kona Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron Steak, or Island style cuisine like Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi Ribs, and Coconut Shrimp. We also offer many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Located at 801 Washington St Vancouver, WA.

Hours: Brunch, Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-noon; Lunch, Daily 11 am-4 pm; Dinner, Daily 4-9 pm; Aloha Hour, 3-6 pm

Lounge Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm-6 pm; Friday-Saturday, 3 pm-11 pm; Sundays

Phone: 360-694-5107

Visit: www.tommyosaloha.com

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Weekly Food + Dining Guide: Hey Jack Now Serving Breakfast, Lunch

Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week, Hey Jack, announced they are now offering breakfast and lunch.

Hey Jack,

Fall is here and Hey Jack is inspired by the changes in the leaves, the weather, and the harvest moon. If you haven’t heard, they’ve changed the days they are open to Wednesday thru Sunday.

Now serving breakfast and lunch everyday Hey Jack is open from 10 am until 2 pm. They also changed Happy Hour to include food and the hours are now 2 pm until 5 pm – $5.00 sliders, $5.00 wine, and $5.00 beers.

And finally, dinner has changed a little too! They’re offering more side dishes, they’ve got a new wine menu, and they will soon feature new desserts with a fall harvest theme.

Do you have a wedding shower, corporate event, wine dinner or special occasion? Hey Jack is happy to open their doors to you any Monday or Tuesday, day or night to host your event. Call anytime and ask for Don, he’s happy to help you with your upcoming special occasion.

Hours: Lunch, 10-2 Wednesday-Sunday; Dinner Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9 pm; Sunday brunch, 10 am-2 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5053

Visit: www.heyjackkitchen.com

 

The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar — Camas

Dining

Crab Cake Benedict!

 

BRUNCH is on! Come experience their Traditional Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, House Smoked King Salmon Omelet with Hollandaise, Healthy Breakfast Bowl, the Forrest Mushroom and Gouda Omelet, their Classic Breakfast, and more!

The Hammond also a good mix of pasta, chicken, fresh seafood offerings. Steaks are choice prime beef. Burgers are a brisket and chuck blend. They also serve delicious brick oven pizzas.

Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-9 pm; Friday, 11:00 am-10 pm; Saturday, 10:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10:30-10 pm; Social Hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 pm, plus Saturday + Sunday, 3-6 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5620

Visit www.TheHammondKitchenandCraftBar.com

Nuestra Mesa

Dining

Pina Colada!

 

 

Introducing our featured cocktail of the week; ‘if you like pina colada’s’. Coconut water liqueur, coconut cream, fresh pineapple juice, shaken and served in a coupe glass and garnished with a pineapple leaf.

Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sundays, 10 am-3 pm (Brunch only).

Phone: 360-210-5311

Visit www.NuestraMesa.com

 

Feast @316 Steakhouse — Downtown Camas

Dining

A great steak!

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Camas, Washington, Feast @316 offers one of the best dining experiences in the Northwest with Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, Craft Cocktails, and Signature Wines. Located in Downtown Camas at 316 NE Dallas St.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 4-9 pm; Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 3-5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-7498

Visit: www.CamasFeast316.com

 

Caffe Piccolo — Coffee Shop/Restaurant — Downtown Camas

Dining

Soup is on!

Soup’s on this week as we officially enter the Fall season. Each day, you can come try a new soup for lunch, along with one of our great espressos, lattes and speciality coffee drinks — featuring Caffe Umbria. For breakfast or brunch, we have delicious breakfast sandwiches and panini’s. Come to relax, unwind, or open your laptop and have a remote office. People love to meet her socially or for casual business meetings. We’d love to see you. 400 Northeast Fourth Avenue, Camas, WA, at the corner of Fourth & Cedar

Hours: Open Monday – Friday 7 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 9 am – 3 pm

Phone: 360-834-7044

Visit: www.caffe-piccolo.com

 

Navidi’s Olive Oil & Vinegars — Downtown Camas

Dining

Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil

Navidi’s has a long tradition of providing the best olive oils, vinegars, speciality salts and seasonings to make your meals extraordinary. This week we are featuring our mushroom & sage olive oil, which goes well with our pear white balsamic vinegar. Visit us today to sample our fabulous oils and vinegars, which also make great gifts. 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-5921

Visit: www.navidioiols.net

 

Grains of Wrath — Downtown Camas

Grains

A great menu, too!

GOW has nine beers on tap, and will offer these staple beers year-round:

  • Lulu: A tart peach golden ale
  • Lugar: German style Pilsner, floral black tea, crackery malt, hay, crisp finish
  • Papermaker Pale: Light, biscuit malt, grapefruit, pineapple, balanced bitterness
  • EGA IPD: Melon, pine, soft tropical fruit, papaya
  • Overkill PA: Stonefruit, diesel, passion fruit, citrus, piney, dank

They also offer a great brisket and chuck patty burger with cheddar, iceberg lettuce, aioi and zucchini pickles on a sesame brioche bun. Fabby recommends the Carnitas Torta with black bean puree, cotija cheese, cascabel chile aioli, and pickled carrots. The roasted bone marrow with onion jam served on grilled flatbread is also on the top of the list.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday, 11 am-12 am; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm; Happy hour is 3-6 weekdays. They are located at 230 NE 5th Ave. Camas, WA 98607

Phone: 360-210-5717

Visit www.gowbeer.com

 

Tommy O’s — Downtown Vancouver

Dining

A great Happy Hour!

One of the best Happy Hour and Weekend Brunch destinations in Vancouver, they also offer a full Sushi menu with creative and delicious options. For lunch and dinner, choose from selections like Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Kona Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron Steak, or Island style cuisine like Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi Ribs, and Coconut Shrimp. We also offer many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Located at 801 Washington St Vancouver, WA.

Hours: Brunch, Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-noon; Lunch, Daily 11 am-4 pm; Dinner, Daily 4-9 pm; Aloha Hour, 3-6 pm

Lounge Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm-6 pm; Friday-Saturday, 3 pm-11 pm; Sundays

Phone: 360-694-5107

Visit www.tommyosaloha.com

Hana Korean — Downtown Camas

Dining

Bi Bim Bop!

For those who know and appreciate Korean food, Hana is the real deal. Hana offers Korean, teriyaki, noodles, combinations, and sides at reasonable prices. A customer favorite is the Bi Bim Bop (featured above), as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.

Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8:30 pm

Phone: 360-833-9111

 

 

 

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Weekly Food + Dining Guide: Fall is Here With Menu Changes

Welcome to our Inaugural Weekly Food + Dining Guide! The guide keeps our readers up to date on the local food and dining scene, and will grow and change every week.

This week, our Cover Story is Nuestra Mesa — did you know that every Tuesday they offer $3 tacos all day? Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sundays, 10 am-3 pm (Brunch only).

Phone: 360-210-5311

Visit www.NuestraMesa.com

FEAST @316 — Downtown Camas

Dining

Haddock & Chips — Feast@316.

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Camas, Washington, Feast @316 offers one of the best dining experiences in the Northwest with Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, Craft Cocktails, and Signature Wines. Located in Downtown Camas at 316 NE Dallas St.

Featured is their Haddock & Chips. They have some exciting menu changes each week, and they are launching a fun Burger contest very soon.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Friday + Saturday, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 4-9 pm; Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 3-5 pm.

Phone: 360-210-7498

Visit www.CamasFeast316.com

HEY JACK, — Downtown Camas

Jack

It’s Fall equinox, so treat yourself to a prime rib night and come enjoy our lunches.

Coming soon to our lunch menu:

Skillet Eggs and Hash: Daltons’ hearty home fries served with your choice of smoked prime rib, carved ham, or Florentine along with two baked eggs in a cast iron skillet.

Dutch Baby: Cast iron hearth baked pancake dusted with sugar and served with crispy bacon and maple syrup, or top that baby with fresh fruit.

Kyle’s Classic Breakfast: 2 eggs served any way you like em’ along with dalton’s home fries and crispy bacon.

Hey Jack is located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 401 NE 4th Avenue.

Hours: Lunch, 10-2 Wednesday-Sunday; Dinner Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9 pm; Sunday brunch, 10 am-2 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5053

Visit www.heyjackitchen.com

THE HAMMOND KITCHEN AND CRAFT BAR — Camas

Hammond

The Hammond has a good mix of pasta, chicken, fresh seafood offerings. Steaks are choice prime beef. Burgers are a brisket and chuck blend. They also serve delicious brick oven pizzas. And source local, sustainable when possible.

They serve Oregon country beef, and a local farmer in Washougal is coming online for Spring.

The menu has several healthy items like fresh fish that is prepared simply, and doesn’t use a lot of creams. The Quinoa cake is a great-tasting three-blend veggie item that can be made vegan. Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-9 pm; Friday, 11:00 am-10 pm; Saturday, 10:30 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10:30-10 pm; Social Hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 pm, plus Saturday + Sunday, 3-6 pm.

Phone: 360-954-5620

Visit www.TheHammondKitchenandCraftBar.com

GRAINS OF WRATH — Downtown Camas

Grains

GOW has nine beers on tap, and will offer these staple beers year-round:

  • Lulu: A tart peach golden ale
  • Lugar: German style Pilsner, floral black tea, crackery malt, hay, crisp finish
  • Papermaker Pale: Light, biscuit malt, grapefruit, pineapple, balanced bitterness
  • EGA IPD: Melon, pine, soft tropical fruit, papaya
  • Overkill PA: Stonefruit, diesel, passion fruit, citrus, piney, dank

They also offer a great brisket and chuck patty burger with cheddar, iceberg lettuce, aioi and zucchini pickles on a sesame brioche bun. Fabby recommends the Carnitas Torta with black bean puree, cotija cheese, cascabel chile aioli, and pickled carrots. The roasted bone marrow with onion jam served on grilled flatbread is also on the top of the list.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday, 11 am-12 am; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm; Happy hour is 3-6 weekdays. They are located at 230 NE 5th Ave. Camas, WA 98607

Phone: 360-210-5717

Visit www.gowbeer.com

 

TOMMY O’s — Downtown Vancouver

Dining

One of the best Happy Hour and Weekend Brunch destinations in Vancouver, they also offer a full Sushi menu with creative and delicious options. For lunch and dinner, choose from selections like Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Kona Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron Steak, or Island style cuisine like Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi Ribs, and Coconut Shrimp. We also offer many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Located at 801 Washington St Vancouver, WA.

Hours: Brunch, Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-noon; Lunch, Daily 11 am-4 pm; Dinner, Daily 4-9 pm; Aloha Hour, 3-6 pm

Lounge Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm-6 pm; Friday-Saturday, 3 pm-11 pm; Sundays

Phone: 360-694-5107

Visit www.tommyosaloha.com

HANA KOREAN — Downtown Camas

For those who know and appreciate Korean food, Hana is the real deal. Hana offers Korean, teriyaki, noodles, combinations, and sides at reasonable prices. A customer favorite is the Bim Bim Bop (featured above), as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.

Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 am-8:30 pm

Phone: 360-833-9111

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Hey Jack, “We Love Your Cuisine and Charming Restaurant Space!”

Hey Jack,

That’s the name of the Downtown Camas restaurant that’s changing the dining scene in Mill Town. It’s a restaurant, but it’s more than that — it’s an experience that’s a sensation of flavors that will that satisfy foodies, and those who simply want a good meal. It’s also an escape for patrons, who come from near and far to taste what Michelin Chef Peter Rudolph and his talented team are offering.

Hey Jack,

You opened in May, but what’s with the name?

“It’s a greeting,” said Rudolph, who partnered with Don Riedthaler to open this new endeavor. “It’s a starting of a conversation that we hope to be an inviting term. In a broader sense, ‘We’re all Jack.’ It’s part of endearing ourselves to a local community and becoming a dining destination. A place to sit on the patio outside for Sunday brunch. It’s something that when we settled on the name, we knew we had settled on the right name. It was something that embodied those qualities that we wanted to have in our establishment.”

“We answer the phone ‘Hey Jack!’ which you have to say with a warm intonation. It’s a wonderful way to start a conversation. When I say it I feel like I’m conveying the entirety of our concept to someone. I guess it’s very personal. We put so much personal time into the creation and design of the space. The comma was a big point for us. The comma means it’s the start of a conversation. It showed that were are able to reach out and welcome people.”

Hey Jack,

What are you about?

It’s a neighborhood restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere with wonderful cuisine and wines that celebrate the local community. Using mostly products sourced from local farmers, Randolph and Riedthaler have created a place that’s not too fancy, but it’s also not a brew pub.

“We source a lot of product from local farmers,” said Rudolph. “We source products as locally as possible, and the same thing with the beer and wine list. We have fun with the food and the cuisine, and try to express a unique, individual view of the local products.”

Rudolph is enjoying the Pacific Northwest scene.

“I’m starting to get a grasp on the seasons,” he said. “It’s really different here. We are creating relationships. Becoming part of the community takes time. As a chef and restaurateur these things are evident to our guests. I’ve learned a lot about how I can work with the local seasons and farmers and bringing that product to our menu. I continue to develop relationships with them, and how to get the best of their product here. To see the produce I think is the best.”

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Grilled salmon.

Patrons agree.

“I took my dad here for his birthday,” said Ruth Radford, of Portland. “We had a wonderful time, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back. I recommend Hey Jack to everyone.”

For his part, Rudolph said he enjoys becoming part of the Camas community.

“It’s such a wonderful place,” said Rudolph. “It’s so diverse. I’m getting more product from local farmers: Spring Hill Farms, Wild Roots, Millennium Farms, Quackenbush Farms — as I’ve started to get this produce — and as a chef you get inspired by that produce. Then I start to think about how that produce will make it to the menu.”

He continues.

“On the menu, we have salmon wrapped in a fig leaf and roasted in the hearth. The fig leaf gives an amazing aroma. We put that with carrots and summer squash that come from the same farm. I was inspired by the fig leaf and created a fig sauce to go with it, and combined it with vegetables. That’s a really good example of working with the farmers and is a good expression of the food at Hey Jack. Reister Farms is amazing and they provide us lamb, and it’s a wonderful product. We’re putting the tenderloin and making a fresh sausage with tepary beans.”

These are good examples of local product and getting experiences and flavors that create a unique offering.

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Chef Peter Rudolph.

The History

Rudolph and Riedthaler worked together professionally for three years in the Bay Area. In Menlo Park, Randolph was an Executive Chef at Rosewood Sandhill Hotel and Madera Restaurant, and Riedthaler was an equipment sales specialist that serviced the hotel.

“We tried to do some other projects together,” said Rudolph. “In 2017, we both left the Bay Area in pursuit of other things, and we ended up meeting a year later in Camas.”

Travels

Rudolph’s family moved into a van and traveled around the country for a year, exploring the food scene all across the country.

He said that barbecue changes so diversely across the country, and that it doesn’t change like the time zones, but rather it changes gradually.

“We ate quite a bit of BBQ and you see little changes in the sauce or the spice, and the cuts of meat that an area focuses on,” Rudolph said. “As we moved from area to area, and in the rural areas you started to see the changes. Then, you get to Dallas, or KC, and they have strong identities.”

Produce and Farmer’s Markets

“They play a big role in our lives, and always have. These farmer’s markets that celebrate their local produce are great. You see that produce and how it’s used by the local community. There are so many strong areas that I didn’t know about. Pickling, curing or sauces or jams or jellies are just used with so many products. Totally different depending on where you go. It’s eye opening and refreshing to see that. Those are two big things that we saw in our travels.”

Hey Jack, Why Camas?

“I came to visit some friends, including Don, who lived in the area, and we ended up becoming interested in this space and doing something together and fell in love with the downtown Camas area. Out of that energy and this opportunity with this space this project was born.”

The partners took possession February 5, and opened up on May 1.

“I really enjoy the nature of the people here,” said Rudolph. “Everyone is very authentic. There’s a broad cross-section of life. I enjoy the small town feel.”

Hey Jack now has a working OpenTable for reservations, as well as posted menus on the website — www.heyjackkitchen.com

The restaurant is open from 5 to 9 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, with a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s really delicious with wonderful cheeses, and different flights of wine from their list, along with special wines.

They’re located in Downtown Camas, on 4th Avenue in the Camas Hotel building.

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Quaintrelle Launches New Happy Hour — New Seafood Dishes

Portland, OR —  Chef Ryley Eckersley has launched a new Happy Hour menu at Quaintrelle, featuring updated favorites as well as daily seasonal specials. Happy Hour service has also expanded from the bar to the entire restaurant, including the patio, and runs from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Nightly Happy Hour is also available during the last hour of dinner service at the bar.

Eckersley’s most notable changes are the addition of more seafood to the Happy Hour menu. From chilled oysters with lemongrass, ginger and chili, to baked mussels and clams in a Dijon cream sauce with a hearty baguette, there’s a seafood delight for every size appetite. True to Quaintrelle’s mission, all the seafood is sustainably sourced and from local waters when possible. Pacific Northwest-grown vegetables still play a leading role on the menu, with new fiery-or-not Padron peppers nestled in romesco sauce, and the signature vegetable tempura consisting of seasonal produce, drizzled with chili honey and adorned with a sprinkling of pecorino cheese.

“The menu is very bright right now. It’s full of colors and fresh flavors, with nothing too heavy, which is how I like to eat this time of year,” says Eckersley. “It’s food that’s made for enjoying in the sun.”

Behind the bar, Camille Cavan has created some new summer cocktails, including the tropical and bold “Amour Propre” featuring pisco, verjus, orgeat, falernum, lemon, lime, and garnished with pink peppercorn. Her daily Prohibition Punch continues to be a favorite during Happy Hour.

Current Happy Hour menu (subject to change, and supplemented with daily specials)

Daily cheese $5

Cheese plate $12

Garlic chive toast, parmesan $4

Padrons, radishes, green garlic $5

Oysters, lemongrass, ginger, chili $2 each

Asparagus, bay shrimp, peanut, chili $5

Beef carpaccio, peanuts, ponzu, wasabi $8

Little gems, blue cheese, radishes, seeds, pistachio, cured egg yolk $9

Octopus, piccalilli, potato, olive, aioli, agretti $10

Asparagus, squash tempura, chili honey, pecorino $11

Mussels, clams, merguez, dijon, laurel, baguette $13

Prohibition Punch $6

 

About Quaintrelle

Located in Portland’s bustling N. Mississippi neighborhood, Quaintrelle serves cuisine inspired by the Pacific Northwest and made with passion and intention, working with purveyors to ensure the best seasonally available local ingredients. The restaurant is located at 3936 N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland.  Reservations may be made through OpenTable, www.quaintrelle.co, or by calling (503) 200-5787.

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Summer Outdoors Recipe: Orange Campfire Cinnamon Rolls!

We tried this recipe at a recent camping trip at Cold Creek in Yacolt. The result is a fun food activity that’s easy to prepare and when fully cooked, the rolls have a flavor of smoked orange. It’s delicious!

Two Cooking Methods

Cooking Method #1: On Pan Over Coals

  1. Cut four oranges in half, and scoop out fruit (eat for breakfast with your cinnamon rolls).
  2. Put one Pillsbury Orange Cinnamon Rolls in each of the orange halves (cinnamon side up).
  3. Put orange halves on old baking pan on grill over campfire. Cover loosely with foil.
  4. Bake until they rise and look done (keep checking on them).
  5. Cool a few minutes, then top with icing.

Cooking Method #2: Directly On Coals

  • Cut the tops off of four oranges (save tops), then hollow out the oranges.
  • Stick one cinnamon roll in each orange and put the cap back on.
  • Put the oranges in heavy duty foil and wrap up the bundle fashioning a handle at the top.
  • Rest them in the coals of your campfire, and bake them for about 12 minutes.
  • Cool, then take the caps off and drizzle with icing.

We got this great recipe from our friends at https://www.organizedchaosonline.com

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Under Pressure, Washougal High Students Show Off Culinary Skills

Washougal, WA — Stepping into the Washougal High School Excelsior Building on Friday, June 8 was like stepping into a high-end restaurant with delicious made-to-order brunch food stations as WHS Advanced Culinary students showed their skills preparing food and serving eager staff and students.

“The goal of this project was to have these students perform in a work situation under pressure,” said CTE Culinary teacher at WHS, Brenda Hitchins.  “They all did very well, and it was a success!”

WHS Principal Aaron Hansen was a huge fan of the event and the food.  “This practice is taking the students to a whole new level of experience and culinary delights!” he said between bites.

The project began with students creating a survey to discover what menu items WHS staff and student body would prefer.  In addition, each station had a survey to collect diner feedback.  According to Hitchins, students were also working to test some action stations to showcase on Thursday the 14th (omelets) and Friday the 15th (pasta).

“We were a bit challenged by the time constraint of the classes,” she said. “Students prepped the items the day before and had 25 minutes to set up the stations the day of.  Because of the success of the event and all the mouths to feed, we went over the time, but the teachers excused them from their next class.”

“We are so proud of our students and the success of the program” says Margaret Rice, CTE Director for Washougal School District. “It is truly a team effort and if not for the support of all the WHS staff, we wouldn’t be able to pull it off.”

Senior Austin Jandreau seemed in his element as he efficiently took customers’ orders and prepared a stir fry dish with his station partner, Nate Beaver.  “I have always loved cooking,” he admitted.  “I have been cooking with my mom since I was seven.”  And there appears to be no end in sight with Jandreau planning to attend Clark College and study Culinary Arts.  The end goal is to someday have his own bar or bakery.

Jandreau enjoyed the live action of this experience and the positive feedback he was receiving from students he served.  The duo had to think quickly when the meat component to their menu item ran out before the time was up.  “We just changed our offer to a veggie stir fry and everyone was happy,” said Jandreau.

 

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WHS principal, Aaron Hansen, views the food being served.

“The take way from the event was the students showed they had skills to handle pressure situations, practice all the skills they have learned this semester and walk away with a sense of pride that they gave back to the school community,” Hitchins said. “We are fortunate to have the funding from CTE and the students’ fees to support these events.  Our next event is the Senior Tea in which the Baking and Pastry class will make all the food and students from all classes have an opportunity to volunteer to set up, serve and clean up.”

“With this type of real world practice these kids can go to any local restaurant and have pertinent experience to share on a resume and in an interview,” Hansen said.

Hansen then took a moment to look out at the tables filled with students at the Excelsior Building commons sampling the cuisine prepared by their peers.

“Just look at them! They are waiting patiently for their order, they are sitting at the tables engaged in conversation,” he said. “Phones are not out.  The kids are enjoying each other as they eat.  I think food does that.”

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Preparing the food.

 

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Serving guests.

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Washougal HS Cake Decorating Contest Connects With Library

Washougal WA – Start with the Washougal High School (WHS) Library and add a dash of WHS Advanced Baking class and you get a fun and creative project for students as a part of National Library Week in April.   Students used book titles to inspire and practice their cake decorating skills learned in class.

“To say these creations are amazing is an understatement,” said Fran McCarty, WHS Library Assistant.  “The students had a lot of fun choosing the book to illustrate with their cake. There was a lot of buzzing around the shelves.  If was fun.”

The WSH student body voted for their favorite.   All the cakes are currently on display in the library. The winning cake was an Alice in Wonderland theme created by Rose Elsensohn. Jennifer Whitmeyer, Hannah Moen, Rebecca McDonald.  “We chose Alice in Wonderland because it was so colorful,” said Elsensohn. “And there were so many different characters to create around the story.”

According to the winning team. the most challenging part was building the castle tower.  They tried to roll fondant but ended up using Rice Krispy treats.  They felt their attention to detail and ability to work as a team were the keys to earning them first place in the student vote.

The idea for the cake decorating project came to McCarty when she considered that culinary students create gingerbread houses during the holidays, so why not cakes?

“And by partnering this way we are getting some students into the library that normally may not come in very much,” she said. “The students all did a fabulous job!”

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