Washougal Times (formerly Heller’s) offers an abundance of live entertainment while you dine and unwind. Coming up Wednesday (today) is Mac Potts, a blind musician who recently gave a TEDx Talk at Discovery High School. He’s able to play almost any song on demand. He’s performing tonight from 6-9.
Lacamas Magazine saw his performance a few weeks ago, and Potts is a talented singer and performer.
Here’s a list of upcoming entertainers:
Thursday, July 18, 2019 — Andrew Silva Jazz Combo 6-8 pm
Friday, July 19, 2019 — Double Down 8-11 pm
Saturday, July 20, 2019 — Mac Potts 6-9 pm
Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Andrew silva Jazz Combo – Dining Rm
Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Wayne Havrelly – Lounge
Friday, July 26, 2019 — Jesse Samsel
Saturday, July 27, 2019 — Crow’s Feet
Thursday, August 1, 2019 — Andrew Silva Jazz Combo
Friday, August 2, 2019 — Wayne Havrelly
Saturday, August 3, 2019 — Pacific Rhythm
Food wise, Washougal Times is simply American done well. It’s splashed in with Pacific NW ingredients with burgers, BLT’s, meatloaf specials, Copper River Salmon, fresher ingredients that are all around us. It’s about looking at what the community needs, so they’ve create menus around that. Then as the community changes the menu will change, as well.
“We want to make sure we’re paying attention,” said Jackson. “We offer comment cards with each guest and chat with them about their experience. We don’t want people walking out the door unhappy. What can we do to make that right?”
Good company.
The symbol that’s above the restaurant represents rushing water, which is why it’s in blue. Washougal Times is all about the community and the history and the times of this area.
“On the marquee we have the slogan drink, eat, repeat,” said Jackson. “Come visit.”
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Monday.
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The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar has just launched their summer menu, which includes three new small plates, two new sides, two new salads, two new pizzas, nine new drinks, and six new mains.
“Our team has been working hard to change things up for summer,” said Gwen Goodrich, co-owner of The Hammond. “We source so much of our fresh vegetables and meats from local farms, and we think you’ll be pleased with the new menu additions.”
New Small Plates
Duck Liver Pate: Pistachios, crostini, mustard assorti, mama lil’s pepper jam, with olives and almonds.
Tomato Jam Toast: Housemade focaccia, chèvre goat cheese from Portland creamery, herbs, freshly grated parmesan.
A Beer at a Time, located in historic Downtown Camas, is always adding new things to enhance the customer experience. Known for making good pizza, the Alfredo Garlic Chicken pizza has become a crowd favorite! This pie is made with garlic Alfredo ranch base, bacon, mozzarella chicken and red onions. With these toppings this pizza will not disappoint.
A Beer at a Time also provides live music, with a performance today by Robby Mayer from 7pm-10pm, no Cover. Wayne Havrelly is performing on July 5th. Stay tuned for an announcement for next performance on July 6th, 7pm-10pm. There is no Cover.
A Beer at a Time has space is available for private parties and events! Call today and reserve your dates.
“This is a great venue for a party or business event,” said Carrie Schulstad, Executive Director of the Downtown Camas Association. “They’ve created a great space using elements of local history.”
Local merchants also love to promote A Beer at a Time.
“They’re great neighbors,” said Lori Morris, owner of The Artful Attic, which is located across the street on 3rd Avenue. “They always help promote our business, and we’re definitely big supporters. We love what they do over there! My husband loves their pizza and goes over to visit often. They’re also a great place to host parties, and just relax with live music. They work hard to take care of people, and we highly recommend them!”
Event space at Beer at a Time is available.
They have 51 beers on tap plus 4 wines, 5 hard ciders, pizza, wings and other delicious options. And now serving Spirts.
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Downtown Camas restaurants have some fun Car Show specials today.
Starting with Feast @316, they have their Car Show Special giving you a choice of James Oliver American or Rye Whiskey and a Rainier “Tall Boy.”
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at Feast@316, which is 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.
They’re open from 7 am-7:30 pm, with these specials:
Hamburger $7, add cheese 50 cents
Pulled Pork Sandwich, $8
Chicken Curry Croissant, $8
Macaroni and Cheese, $8, add bacon, green onion and panko, $1
Natalia’s Cafe is the corner cafe that serves American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in the heart of historic Downtown Camas. Looking for a traditional pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and sausage? Craving French toast, waffles, or crepes? Want your bacon fix? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place for an all-American dining experience!
One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beef Hash, which is prepared in-house, with lots of love, atop hash browns and served with gravy and eggs. Natalia’s has long been an anchor in Downtown Camas since the early 2000s, and it’s a place where people gather, dine, and enjoy each other’s company.
Opening at 7 am daily, it’s a place where travelers come from afar to enjoy a good, hearty American meal with happy staff who keep it real!
Grains of Wrath is releasing the Dive Bar Lager today — in time for the Car Show festivities. You can also still enjoy their Burger of the Week — a Jalepeno Burger with Cream Cheese!
The Jalepeno Burger with Cream Cheese is ending its run as Burger of the Week.
NUESTRA MESA
Strawberry Basil Margarita.
Mesa is there right in the thick of the Car Show action this weekend!Come enjoy a taco made with homemade blue corn tortillas, and order a Strawberry Basil Margarita! Mesa has a great menu for lunch or dinner!
You can now make dining reservations online through our website nuestramesacamas.com as well as through open table! As always, walk ins are welcome. Join us this weekend for amazing tacos and don’t forget to make a reservation to guarantee a table!
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Tamale Festival lovers — this is for you! The Southwest Washington Tamale Festival is returning to downtown Washougal on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1 to 9 p.m. Presented by the Southwest Washington League of United Latin American Citizens (SW WA LULAC Council 47013), the family-friendly event will celebrate the richness of Latin culture and is free and open to the public. It will be held in Reflection Plaza located at Main St & Pendleton Way, Washougal.
The history of the tamale is as old as the Aztec and Mayan cultures and played a significant role as a food staple that traveled well. Becoming a traditional food for celebrations in more modern times, they are now an important part of Central and North American indigenous culture.
“We are very excited to host the second annual SW WA Tamale Festival in partnership with the City of Washougal,” said Hector Hinojosa, SW WA LULAC Council president and festival organizer. “It will be wonderful to share our heritage with the community through delicious foods, a beer garden, exciting music and dance entertainment, tamale cooking and eating contests, a children’s activity area, information booths from local businesses and organizations and handmade crafts for sale.”
Last year’s festival was overwhelmed by large attendance and suffered long lines to purchase tamales. “This year we will have many more food vendors so lines will be shorter and there will be plenty of tamales for everyone,” Hinojosa assured. “In addition, pre-orders for frozen tamales to take home with you will be available for pick up at the festival.” Orders must be placed online at www.swwatamalefest.com. There is a June 10 deadline for tamale pre-orders and all must be picked up during regular festival hours. Act now!
Find us at www.Arktana.com
“There is an amazing line up of musical and dancing entertainment for the festival,” said Monica Rech, festival entertainment coordinator. “One of a Kind Drumline starts everything off with a dynamic performance at 1:00pm. Son de Cuba Quartette will perform at 3 pm and then again at 3:50 pm. Gerardo Calderon will be playing traditional Mexican/South American/Peruvian folk music starting at 6:30 pm.
Throughout the afternoon beautifully costumed and energetic dance groups will also perform. “We have several Middle Eastern dance groups performing six to eight-minute routines each,” said Rech. “They will feature traditional dances from Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Persia. There will be dances from Vancouver Ballet Folklorico and Flamenco/Belly Dance Fusion as well.”
Adding to the fun, the event will feature a tamale contest that is open to restaurants and homestyle cooks.
“We are inviting contestants to show off their tamale cooking skills,” said Hinojosa. “Tamale recipes are a big source of pride among families. The tamale contest will be a lot of fun and give some bragging rights to the winners!” Entries will be judged by a celebrity panel in three categories; Meat, No-Meat/Veggie and Sweet/Dessert. Winners will be determined based on taste, technique, appearance and overall quality. A $100 prize will be awarded for the winning entries. For contest rules and entry form, go to the event website. There is a $20 entry fee per category. The deadline to enter is June 10, 2019.
Are you hungry for tamales? You may want to enter the Tamale Eating Contest sponsored by Javier Navarro, State Farm Insurance. The challenge will be to consume as many tamales as possible in two minutes. Contest will be limited to the first 10 participants to register, 18 and over only. Registration is $20 and can be done online on the event website. Prizes provided by Navarro are $200 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.
Proceeds, entry fees and donations collected from the event will support future scholarships and stipends for local youth programs. Contact the festival at swwatamalefest@gmail.com for more information and follow them on Facebook.
Event sponsors include SW WA LULAC, Javier Navarro State Farm Insurance, Riverview Community Bank, Law office of Eulalia Soto, Vancouver Brewfest, Molina Healthcare, Uniweb Digital, Remax Equity Group and Cleanpot Portable. It is also funded in part by City of Washougal Lodging Tax Funds.
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Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week, our cover is Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant and Bar.
They’re a favorite destination for families and lovers of quality Mexican cuisine. We’re featuring this week their Tacos al Carbon plate with skirt steak flame broiled — sliced and folded into soft corn tortillas with special sauce, onion and fresh cilantro. Served with rice and beans, and their yummy chips and house made salsa.
Los Potrillos has a full bar where patrons love to go for Happy Hour! They’re also getting ready for some great Cinco de Mayo specials.
“It’s a great place to relax after a long day,” said Dana Bell, who loves Los Potrillos.
They’ve been at their location on 192nd for more than seven years, and are busy preparing for the newest location in Felida. Right now, it looks like they’ll be opening in June. Stay tuned for updates.
Location: 1735 SE 192nd Avenue, Suite 101, Camas, WA 98607
Seared Salmon couscous salad and asparagus with crawfish vebute.
Feast @316 is offering some specials this week, including the Seared Salmon, served with couscous salad, asparagus, and crawfish vebute.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at Feast@316, which is 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.
Come enjoy a taco made with homemade blue corn tortillas, and order a Strawberry Basil Margarita! Mesa has a great menu for lunch or dinner!
You can now make dining reservations online through our website nuestramesacamas.com as well as through open table! As always, walk ins are welcome. Join us this weekend for amazing tacos and don’t forget to make a reservation to guarantee a table!
2 Rivers Bar and Grill has released a fantastic new Spring menu! See what new plates they have to offer for a unique dining experience!
Loaded Fries: Added beer cheese and BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail: With homemade cocktail sauce.
Seared Ahi Salad: Sesame crusted ahi tuna with cucumber, mango and tomato on a bed of mixed greens with wasabi vinaigrette.
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Candied walnuts, chopped bacon, onions, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, and tomatoes on a bed of spinach with raspberry vinaigrette.
New Burgers
Farmer’s Burger: Egg, bacon, ham, with cheddar cheese on a beef patty.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger: Teriyaki, pineapple, ham, and guacamole on a beef patty.
Serrano Steak Wrap: Grilled steak, sriracha aioli, with cucumber, tomato, avocado, and mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla.
Location: 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.
Navidi’s version of The Citrus Bowl contains Greek yogurt and a supreme assortment of pink grapefruit, mandarins, and navel and blood oranges. It’s topped off with a generous serving of our Key Lime White Balsamic.
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.
Location: 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.
Caffe Piccolo is now offering the Caffe Umbria Nitro Cold Brew! Made with Caffe Umbria’s Gusto Crema Blend and filtered water, this premium cold brew has the classic notes of caramel and milk chocolate with subtle fruit and brightness. Best served cold.
For breakfast or brunch, they have delicious breakfast sandwiches and panini’s. Come to relax, unwind, or open your laptop and have a remote office. People love to meet here socially or for casual business meetings. We’d love to see you.
Location: 400 NE 4th 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
We are so excited that the warm weather is finally here and the patio is open! We are also going to be introducing our new lunch menu shortly. Come by and enjoy some delicious food and drinks.
Live music by Wayne Havrelly May 3rd and Robby Mayer May 4th, 7 pm-10 pm both nights. We are family friendly and there is no cover!
A Beer At A Time has 51 beers on tap plus 4 wines, 5 hard ciders, pizza, wings and other delicious options. And now serving Spirts.:
Natalia’s Cafe is the corner cafe that serves American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in the heart of historic Downtown Camas. Looking for a traditional pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and sausage? Craving French toast, waffles, or crepes? Want your bacon fix? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place for an all-American dining experience!
One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beef Hash, which is prepared in-house, with lots of love, atop hash browns and served with gravy and eggs. Natalia’s has long been an anchor in Downtown Camas since the early 2000s, and it’s a place where people gather, dine, and enjoy each other’s company.
Opening at 7 am daily, it’s a place where travelers come from afar to enjoy a good, hearty American meal with happy staff who keep it real!
Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week, our cover story is Alex Smokehouse, which is located in downtown Washougal.
Sharing space with Logsdon Farmhouse Ales in downtown Washougal, Alex Smokehouse specializes in smoked meats — wings, ribs, brisket, as well as salmon.
“We’re very proud of what we do here,” says owner, Alex Ramirez. “We love preparing the smoked meats and salmon. The menu is diverse because we listen to our customers and serve what they like. Every weekend I put out a special, and if they become really popular we put them on the menu.”
“They come here for the smoked meats — the wings, ribs, brisket, and salmon is very popular. These are very heavy meals, and I’ve worked trying to find balance to have something for everyone, so I came up with the salads.”
Alex Smokehouse offers eight salads, which can be enhanced with smoked chicken or salmon. People love them! Their sandwiches include pulled pork, smoked chicken, pulled beef brisket, and smoked turkey — that come with your side choice of cornbread, kettle chips, roasted potatoes, slaw, seasonal veggies or mashed potatoes.
Starters include smoked hot wings, ceviche, guacamole and chips, bar snacks, empanadas, smoked house nachos, pizza, sliders, truffle mac, and chipotle chicken Mac. And, they have have daily specials.
“My background is I started cooking in 1997 in NW Portland at Sammy’s Restaurant and Bar, then I moved to Milo City Café at Broadway and I worked there for about seven years,” said Ramirez. “Then, I found my passion with cooking and smoking, and moved to Clay’s Smokehouse, where I was the head chef for eight years, then I decided to work in fine dining at Oyster Bar and Grill on Alberta. Then I moved to Por que No, which is a taqueria in Portland at 48 and Hawthorne and worked there for two years.”
Eventually, he ventured on his own, started with two food carts in Portland, moved from Portland to Washougal and decided he could rent the space where he’s at today. Alex Smokehouse was born in 2014. Stop by and see what they’re all about.
Location: 1834 Main Street, Washougal, WA 98671
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am – 9 pm; Sunday 11 am – 8 pm.
We welcome Los Potrillos Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar to our guide! They’re a favorite destination for families and lovers of quality Mexican cuisine. We’re featuring this week their Tacos al Carbon plate with skirt steak flame broiled — sliced and folded into soft corn tortillas with special sauce, onion and fresh cilantro. Served with rice and beans, and their yummy chips and house made salsa.
Location: 1735 SE 192nd Avenue, Suite 101, Camas, WA 98607
Seared Salmon, couscous salad and asparagus with crawfish vebute.
For this week, Feast @316 is offering some specials this week, including the Seared Salmon, served with couscous salad, asparagus, and crawfish vebute.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at Feast@316, which is 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.
Caffe Piccolo is now offering the Caffe Umbria Nitro Cold Brew! Made with Caffe Umbria’s Gusto Crema Blend and filtered water, this premium cold brew has the classic notes of caramel and milk chocolate with subtle fruit and brightness. Best served cold.
For breakfast or brunch, they have delicious breakfast sandwiches and panini’s. Come to relax, unwind, or open your laptop and have a remote office. People love to meet here socially or for casual business meetings. We’d love to see you.
Location: 400 NE 4th 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
The Fuego Margarita is made from scratch with our house infused tequila.
The Fuego Margarita is made from scratch with our house infused tequila — Fresh pineapple, strawberry and Serrano peppers. This delicious drink packs a nice punch and flavor!
Live music by Wayne Havrelly April 27th and The Funky Fox Band April 27th, 7 pm-10 pm both nights. We are family friendly and there is no cover!
A Beer At A Time has 51 beers on tap plus 4 wines and 5 hard ciders. And now serving Spirts.
Come enjoy a taco made with homemade blue corn tortillas, and order a Strawberry Basil Margarita! Mesa has a great menu for lunch or dinner!
You can now make dining reservations online through our website nuestramesacamas.com as well as through open table! As always, walk ins are welcome. Join us this weekend for amazing tacos and don’t forget to make a reservation to guarantee a table!
Easter Sunday Lamburger patty with bacon on a bed of wilted spinach. It’s smothered with grilled onion and mushrooms, covered in mint dijon sauce, and topped with an egg!
For Easter Sunday, Natalia’s Cafe is serving a Lamburger Parry with bacon on a bed of wilted spinach. It’s smothered with grilled onion and mushrooms, covered in mint dion sauce, and topped with an egg.
Natalia’s Cafe is the corner cafe that serves American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in the heart of historic Downtown Camas. Looking for a traditional pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and sausage? Craving French toast, waffles, or crepes? Want your bacon fix? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place for an all-American dining experience!
One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beef Hash, which is prepared in-house, with lots of love, atop hash browns and served with gravy and eggs. Natalia’s has long been an anchor in Downtown Camas since the early 2000s, and it’s a place where people gather, dine, and enjoy each other’s company.
Opening at 7 am daily, it’s a place where travelers come from afar to enjoy a good, hearty American meal with happy staff who keep it real!
2 Rivers Bar and Grill has released a fantastic new Spring menu! See what new plates they have to offer for a unique dining experience!
Loaded Fries: Added beer cheese and BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail: With homemade cocktail sauce.
Seared Ahi Salad: Sesame crusted ahi tuna with cucumber, mango and tomato on a bed of mixed greens with wasabi vinaigrette.
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Candied walnuts, chopped bacon, onions, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, and tomatoes on a bed of spinach with raspberry vinaigrette.
New Burgers
Farmer’s Burger: Egg, bacon, ham, with cheddar cheese on a beef patty.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger: Teriyaki, pineapple, ham, and guacamole on a beef patty.
Serrano Steak Wrap: Grilled steak, sriracha aioli, with cucumber, tomato, avocado, and mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla.
Location: 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.
Closed Easter Sunday! See the NW-Style IPA vs. NE-Style IPA. When two breweries can’t decide whether to collaborate on a hazy IPA or a clear IPA, there’s only one solution. Brew both. Grains of Wrath and Trap Door Brewing are excited to team up with ZZoom Media to offer two collaboration IPAs following a very similar recipe in the grains and hops. This release features a unique pair of newspaper-wrapped cans – grab both the TD and GOW can to get the full story. One hazy. One clear.
Also come see what’s happening for lunch or dinner. Grains of Wrath has some great dining options.
Bul-Go-Gi at Hana. Photo by Nest and Love Food Photography.
Hana Korean wants to get the word out that they’re expanding their catering service. Have an event or company meeting? Call Hana and they’ll take special care of you. Or just come in and have a special dining experience.
“We cook our food with a lot of love,” said Eric Park, owner of Hana Korean.
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, as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.
Navidi’s version of The Citrus Bowl contains Greek yogurt and a supreme assortment of pink grapefruit, mandarins, and navel and blood oranges. It’s topped off with a generous serving of our Key Lime White Balsamic.
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.
Location: 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.
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Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week we feature Hello Waffle Cart, which serves sweet and savory waffles at a drive-thru in Camas, and is a favorite at Farmer’s Markets and events throughout the area.
Waffle plates are growing in popularity and new options are being created to tempt your taste buds. Like the Caprese Waffle, in the cover photo. It’s a savory waffle with fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli, tomato, arugula, balsamic drippings, and makes for a fantastic meal!
“We have turkey sandwiches and people are impressed,” says co-owner, Linda Cameron, who purchased Hello Waffle last October with her husband, Will. “We cook the savory ones with bacon. Most product we have is 100 percent fresh, and the other things like bacon are pre-cooked.”
Hello Waffle recently introduced a ham and cheese waffle, which are both cooked inside the waffle and served with a side of tomato soup. They also just added a chicken waffle. Delicious!
On Saturday, their busiest day of the week, they run two drive-thru’s so you can get your waffle pretty quickly, and if you add a drink it’s just a 5-7 minute wait. You can order up to five waffles at the same time.
And you have 11 waffle plates from which to choose. Their best sellers are the fresh fruit (strawberry), Nutella banana and on savory side, the turkey sandwich and caprese. They also offer gluten free.
Sweet waffle with berries.
Hello Waffle drive-thru.
Drive-thru menu.
It’s all made from scratch.
They are currently at Vancouver Farmer’s Market, and will be back at Camas Farmer’s Market soon. They do school events, and will be at Prune Hill Elementary School, the Ilahee Elementary School carnival, at Grass Valley Elementary, and also at Shahala Middle School on May 15.
“I’ve been in the business for almost 30 years working in restaurants and I always wanted to open a restaurant,” said Cameron. “We got it going. I love food. I love serving customers. When customers see the final product they’re amazed. People get excited to see what we make.”
Hours: Open 7 days from 7 am – 2 pm.
Location: 3151 NE 2nd Avenue (next to Round Table Pizza), Camas, WA 98607
A Beer At a Time — Downtown Camas
Wings at A Beer at a Time!
Our wings are definitely a crowd favorite! They are made in our air fryers and you can choose any sauce you want or break up a dozen and try two different flavors. Never greasy, always hot and crispy!
Live music by Tony Smiley April 19th and Faisal & Mitch April 20th, 7 pm-10 pm both nights. We are family friendly and there is no cover charge. Come have some wings and enjoy some great tunes!
A Beer At A Time has 51 BEERS ON TAP + 4 WINES/5 HARD CIDERS. And now serving Spirts.
Come try our new savory rolls, which are available in three flavors: Garden, Pesto Tomato, and Pine Nut Spinach!
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.
Location: 400 NE 4th 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
Natalia’s Cafe is the corner cafe that serves American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in the heart of historic Downtown Camas. Looking for a traditional pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and sausage? Craving French toast, waffles, or crepes? Want your bacon fix? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place for an all-American dining experience!
One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beef Hash, which is prepared in-house, with lots of love, atop hash browns and served with gravy and eggs. Natalia’s has long been an anchor in Downtown Camas since the early 2000s, and it’s a place where people gather, dine, and enjoy each other’s company.
Opening at 7 am daily, it’s a place where travelers come from afar to enjoy a good, hearty American meal with happy staff who keep it real!
The Hammond recently released a lighter Spring menu, filled with rich color and flavor, which includes the following:
The Fresh King Salmon Filet: Wood grilled with tri citrus dill butter, five grain blend, and seared Brussel sprouts.
Two New Pizzas: Spring Vegetables with EVOO, roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and gruyere cheese. And, Prosciutto with EVOO, spinach, chevre, mozzarella, Parmesan, shallot gastrique.
Mary’s Roasted Chicken Half: With Peruvian marinade, pan sauce, mashed potatoes, spring asparagus.
Seared Brussel Sprouts: With olive oil, white balsamic reduction, lemon aioli, spicy mama lil’s peppers, and roasted almonds.
Greek Lamb Kabobs: With aegean marinade, wood grilled, bell pepper, onion, tabouli salad, tzatziki sauce.
Come enjoy a taco made with homemade blue corn tortillas, and order a Strawberry Basil Margarita! Mesa has a great menu for lunch or dinner!
You can now make dining reservations online through our website nuestramesacamas.com as well as through open table! As always, walk ins are welcome. Join us this weekend for amazing tacos and don’t forget to make a reservation to guarantee a table!
Grains of Wrath will be closed on Easter Sunday and as a result they are doing beer specials Friday and Saturday. 20% off all cans, Crowlers and Growlers!
Also, see the NW-Style IPA vs. NE-Style IPA. When two breweries can’t decide whether to collaborate on a hazy IPA or a clear IPA, there’s only one solution. Brew both. Grains of Wrath and Trap Door Brewing are excited to team up with ZZoom Media to offer two collaboration IPAs following a very similar recipe in the grains and hops. This release features a unique pair of newspaper-wrapped cans – grab both the TD and GOW can to get the full story. One hazy. One clear. Tip a few with us on April 6th at either brewery and pick up a 4-pack of the limited cans.
Also come see what’s happening for lunch or dinner. Grains of Wrath has some great dining options.
2 Rivers Bar and Grill has released a fantastic new Spring menu! See what new plates they have to offer for a unique dining experience!
Loaded Fries: Added beer cheese and BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail: With homemade cocktail sauce.
Seared Ahi Salad: Sesame crusted ahi tuna with cucumber, mango and tomato on a bed of mixed greens with wasabi vinaigrette.
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Candied walnuts, chopped bacon, onions, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, and tomatoes on a bed of spinach with raspberry vinaigrette.
New Burgers
Farmer’s Burger: Egg, bacon, ham, with cheddar cheese on a beef patty.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger: Teriyaki, pineapple, ham, and guacamole on a beef patty.
Serrano Steak Wrap: Grilled steak, sriracha aioli, with cucumber, tomato, avocado, and mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla.
Location: 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at Feast! 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.
Bul-Go-Gi at Hana. Photo by Nest and Love Food Photography.
Hana Korean wants to get the word out that they’re expanding their catering service. Have an event or company meeting? Call Hana and they’ll take special care of you. Or just come in and have a special dining experience.
“We cook our food with a lot of love,” said Eric Park, owner of Hana Korean.
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, as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.
Washougal, WA — The former Heller’s, long a staple of Washougal, is now Washougal Times.
The new owner, Ben Jackson, took ownership on January 2, and he and his team have spent considerable time and money renovating the space.
Their grand opening is this weekend, April 12-14. Friday and Saturday nights will be filled live music, by Train River Blue Grass, which is a 4-piece band from 7:30-10 pm. They’ll have a customized menu for a large volume of people with over a dozen choices.
“We’re an ode to the community and the history of the community,” said Jackson. “After spending time in the 2 Rivers Heritage Museum we have gone back to 1890 to 50 years ago, and we’re showing the rich history. We’ve had a lot of people come in and identify people — there’s my mom and there’s my dad, and they’ve given me more photos of the history.”
“There is plenty of room on the walls for more times to come. The business is about something for everyone in the community. Something for kids, for families. Heller’s legacy is strong. Their 40-plus years of business they did was something else. Also, trying to make sure we offer up new things, but maintain some of that old feel of what Heller’s was because it was great. That’s why we do Prime Rib on Friday’s and Saturday’s, that’s why we have the Heller’s sign up.”
Enjoy a delicious burger with onion rings.
Food wise, Washougal Times is simply American done well. It’s splashed in with Pacific NW ingredients with burgers, BLT’s, meatloaf specials, Copper River Salmon, fresher ingredients that are all around us. It’s about looking at what the community needs, so they’ve create menus around that. Then as the community changes the menu will change, as well.
“We want to make sure we’re paying attention,” said Jackson. “We offer comment cards with each guest and chat with them about their experience. We don’t want people walking out the door unhappy. What can we do to make that right?”
The symbol that’s above the restaurant represents rushing water, which is why it’s in blue. Washougal Times is all about the community and the history and the times of this area.
“On the marquee we have the slogan drink, eat, repeat,” said Jackson. “Come visit.”
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Monday.
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2 Rivers Bar and Grill has released a fantastic new Spring menu! See what new plates they have to offer for a unique dining experience!
Loaded Fries: Added beer cheese and BBQ sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail: With homemade cocktail sauce.
Seared Ahi Salad: Sesame crusted ahi tuna with cucumber, mango and tomato on a bed of mixed greens with wasabi vinaigrette.
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Candied walnuts, chopped bacon, onions, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, and tomatoes on a bed of spinach with raspberry vinaigrette.
New Burgers
Farmer’s Burger: Egg, bacon, ham, with cheddar cheese on a beef patty.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger: Teriyaki, pineapple, ham, and guacamole on a beef patty.
Serrano Steak Wrap: Grilled steak, sriracha aioli, with cucumber, tomato, avocado, and mixed greens wrapped in a tortilla.
Tuna Melt: Albacore tuna salad with white cheddar, butter leaf lettuce on sourdough. Comes with fries or salad.
Loaded Fries
Jerk Chicken
Baby Back Ribs
New Entrees
Jerk Chicken: Half a chicken with jerk seasoning, with brussel sprouts and red beans and rice.
Baby Back Ribs: Half a rack with apple cabbage slaw and fries. House seasoned and barbecue sauce.
Grilled Halibut with Fruit Salsa: With asparagus and rice, salsa has mangos, strawberry, jalepeno, lime juice and cilantro.
Horse Radish Crusted Salmon: fresh salmon with panko horseradish crust served with Brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes.
USDA Prime New York Steak: With corn salsa, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes.
Desserts
Leslie’s Chocolate Torte: Flourless Belgian chocolate cake. Very rich, like fudge.
Housemade Cheesecake: with orange zest.
Location: 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.
Come enjoy a taco made with homemade blue corn tortillas!
You can now make dining reservations online through our website nuestramesacamas.com as well as through open table! As always, walk ins are welcome. Join us this weekend for amazing tacos and don’t forget to make a reservation to guarantee a table!
Mary’s Roasted Chicken Half: with Peruvian marinade, pan sauce, mashed potatoes, spring asparagus.
The Hammond recently released a lighter Spring menu, filled with rich color and flavor, which includes the following:
The Fresh King Salmon Filet: Wood grilled with tri citrus dill butter, five grain blend, and seared Brussel sprouts.
Two New Pizzas: Spring Vegetables with EVOO, roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and gruyere cheese. And, Prosciutto with EVOO, spinach, chevre, mozzarella, Parmesan, shallot gastrique.
Mary’s Roasted Chicken Half: With Peruvian marinade, pan sauce, mashed potatoes, spring asparagus.
Seared Brussel Sprouts: With olive oil, white balsamic reduction, lemon aioli, spicy mama lil’s peppers, and roasted almonds.
Greek Lamb Kabobs: With aegean marinade, wood grilled, bell pepper, onion, tabouli salad, tzatziki sauce.
Come try a Fluffy Bunny Mocha this week at Caffe Piccolo!
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.
Location: 400 NE 4th 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
When two breweries can’t decide whether to collaborate on a hazy IPA or a clear IPA, there’s only one solution. Brew both. Grains of Wrath and Trap Door Brewing are excited to team up with ZZoom Media to offer two collaboration IPAs following a very similar recipe in the grains and hops. This release features a unique pair of newspaper-wrapped cans – grab both the TD and GOW can to get the full story. One hazy. One clear. Tip a few with us on April 6th at either brewery and pick up a 4-pack of the limited cans.
Also come see what’s happening for lunch or dinner. Grains of Wrath has some great dining options.
We are featuring a delicious Herbivore veggie pizza on a gluten free crust! This pie is loaded with all the vegetable favorites and will not disappoint. Come in see what other fun plates and drinks we have to offer for nice evening or dining time.
Live music by Tony Smiley April 12th and Wayne Havrelly April 13th, 7pm-10pm both nights. We are family friendly and there is no cover charge. Come have some fun with us!
51 BEERS ON TAP + 4 WINES/5 HARD CIDERS — And now serving Spirts.
Hours: Sunday-Monday 11:30 am – 9 pm; Tuesday – Thursday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11:30 am – 11:30 pm.
Natalia’s Cafe — Downtown Camas
“Stuff” at Natalia’s Cafe.
Natalia’s Cafe is the corner cafe that serves American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in the heart of historic Downtown Camas. Looking for a traditional pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and sausage? Craving French toast, waffles, or crepes? Want your bacon fix? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place for an all-American dining experience!
One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beef Hash, which is prepared in-house, with lots of love, atop hash browns and served with gravy and eggs. Natalia’s has long been an anchor in Downtown Camas since the early 2000s, and it’s a place where people gather, dine, and enjoy each other’s company.
Opening at 7 am daily, it’s a place where travelers come from afar to enjoy a good, hearty American meal with happy staff who keep it real!
Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at Feast! 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.
Season your popcorn with Butter EVOO and white truffle sea salt!
How do you enjoy your popcorn? Lots of you are already fans of our Butter EVOO and White Truffle Sea Salt on your popcorn. Have you tried Navidi’s Persian Lime EVOO and Jalapeno Sea Salt together? What about drizzling some of our Dill EVOO and Toasted Onion Sea Salt on top? At Navidi’s we’ve got dozens of tasty possibilities to dress up this quick and easy snack. What are you going to try next? ???
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.
Location: 322 NE Cedar Street, Camas, WA 98607
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday noon – 5 pm.
Bul-Go-Gi at Hana. Photo by Nest and Love Food Photography.
Hana Korean wants to get the word out that they’re expanding their catering service. Have an event or company meeting? Call Hana and they’ll take special care of you. Or just come in and have a special dining experience.
“We cook our food with a lot of love,” said Eric Park, owner of Hana Korean.
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, as well as the Bul-Go-Gi, which is thinly sliced marinated beef, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed rice. Portion sizes are generous.
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