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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Join us for a celebration of our Camas history and Spring! We will make our history come alive! First Friday, April 5th, 5-8 pm.
The fun includes:
Play the “Guess About Camas” history game around town, learn about why Camas is so great, and be entered to win prizes!
Play the Legacy Square Game for raffle tickets!
Mill historians will show us why our mill is cool–make paper with them at the Mill Interpretive Center! Just confirmed…one of our local, favorite Camas historians, Virginia Warren will be there between 5:30 and 7:30 pm to talk about about beloved town. Stop in and listen to her wonderful stories!
Two Rivers Historical Museum will be in Journey with cool artifacts about our town – come with questions, they will have answers.
S’mores roasting sponsored by iQ Credit Union! –NOTE: We’ll be moving this to May so weather will be better!
Downtown Camas in the mid-1960s.
Art Shows and receptions at all our art galleries
Ribbon Cuttings: 5pm: Dr. Jennifer Stebbing, DO, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine, 602 NE 3rd, Suite 5:30pm: Petal and Thorn, Naturopathic Wellness Center & Apothecary, 233 NE 6th, owner Dr. Avery Colby, ND
Natalia’s Cafe will be going retro with hamburger and fries for $4.99, hot dog and fries for $3.99 and milkshakes and malts for $2.99! YUM!
Do the History “Course” and earn tickets to win! GP Toilet paper Toss, Camas Cornhole, Camas History Plinko, Prune Drop and the Camas Chalk Board Challenge. Win each of the games in the history “course”and get a roll of GP toilet paper. 10 rolls that night will have a golden egg in them which wins you a paper prize package! Everyone who does the “course” is entered to win a mega paper prize package!
Guess the “Spring Eggs” jar to win.
Come taste the candy that was created in 1967, the year our beautiful, large trees were planted along 4th Ave. Also, you can taste a bite of something from our town’s history, hmmm – wonder what it will be?
Kids’ crafts–make a paper Millie dog and Spring Newspaper Snails
Plus all the great shopping and dining in Downtown Camas!
For every $10 spent on food, wine, merchandise – anything, get a FREE raffle ticket to win items!
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With world-class fruit blossom displays and wildflower hikes, Hood River always welcomes spring with open arms. Here are the top three ways for visitors to fully immerse themselves in the splendor:
1. Explore the Hood River County Fruit Loop, the epicenter of Hood River’s blossom bonanza. Just driving along this 35-mile self-guided route, past acres upon acres of cherry and apple blossoms, is a feast for the eyes. Starting in early April, the cherry, apple and pear trees in the Hood River Valley welcome spring’s return by releasing vibrant pink and white flowers. They start in the lower elevations and, like a domino effect, move up the valley creating a patchwork of color.
The Fruit Loop experience is enhanced exponentially by stopping at one or more of the many orchards for cider, jam, fresh-baked goods and other farm-made goodies, or visiting the cideries, where you can sample hard ciders made with local fruit. During Blossom Time, which takes place throughout April, various Fruit Loop stops hold special events, from family-friendly farm events and craft shows to wine tastings and culinary specials. The centerpiece for Blossom Time is the Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest (April 20, 2019), which brings together 29 local and regional cideries and more than 50 hard ciders on tap for one spectacular, cider-infused afternoon. (See below for more information on this year’s festival.) Photo credit: Bear Boot Productions
Photo credit: Bear Boot Productions
2. Hike among the wildflowers. The Columbia River Gorge Natural Scenic Area is known for its amazing wildflower displays. The Mosier Plateau Trail, located just five miles east of Hood River in the town of Mosier, offers more than 30 different flower species. This 3.5-mile loop follows Mosier Creek through Pocket Park and ends on Mosier Plateau, which is owned by Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust. More wildflower hike ideas are here.
Enjoying spring weather. Photo credit: Peter Marbach.
3. Pair blossom viewing with wine tasting. Hood River’s numerous wineries are the perfect place to relax and take in the blossomy views during the spring. Stave & Stone’s new tasting room, tucked high up in the Hood River Valley, is one such perfect place to do so. Photo credit: MountNbarreL
On April 20, 2019, Hood River will again be the epicenter for the region’s hard cider scene, thanks to the sixth annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest. The 2019 festival – which appropriately takes place at a fruit-packing house in the heart of Hood River Valley, surrounded by fruit orchards in bloom – features 29 local and regional cideries, including five that are new to the festival. The 2019 cidery lineup is at hoodriver.org/cider-fest/.
The participating cideries will be sampling more than 50 original ciders that showcase the wide variety of styles coming out of the Pacific Northwest’s cider scene. To add to the festivities, there’s live music all day, plus local food carts.
Families and those with ‘fur babies’ should take note: New for 2019 is an expanded interactive kids’ zone, hosted by Our Children’s Place Academy, with games, crafts and cider-centered projects, plus a new “dog parking” service, thanks to Kind Animal Services. The latter is by reservation only; space is limited, and there is an hourly fee. For reservations, email [email protected]. (Note that dogs are not allowed within the event area.)
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Washougal, WA — Washougal area artists are once again opening their studio doors to offer a fascinating and art-filled family outing for Mother’s Day weekend. The 2019 Washougal Studio Artists Tour, to be held May 11-12 from 10 am to 5 pm, will include 11 stops and features 19 local artists representing a vast array of creative works and mediums.
“We were delighted with the success of our first tour last year,” said Angela Ridgway, mixed media metal artist and event coordinator. “We received great interest and support from the local community and welcomed many visitors from the Portland area and beyond. Some on the tour were discovering Washougal for the first time.”
The Washougal area has long been a hidden wealth of high-quality professional artists.
“I was thrilled last year that so many artists wanted to participate in the tour,” Ridgway said. “Being invited into an artist’s studio is a wonderful way for the public to see where the magic of creating art happens and learn about both the art and the artists.”
The tour route, which winds along the scenic Washougal River and through the Washougal foothills, is nearly as beautiful as the art found in the studios.
“We heard many compliments from visitors last year on how scenic the tour drive was,” said Ridgway. “Washougal is such a beautiful place that it is no wonder it attracts and inspires so many talented artists.”
Adding to the tour experience, many artists will be conducting demonstrations of their artistic process. A list of participants and a schedule is located on the event website at www.WashougalStudioArtists.org
Featured tour artists are: Angela Ridgway, mixed media metal; Anna Norris, oils and acrylics; Anna Wiancko-Chasman, clay/mixed media; Anni Furniss, acrylic painting; Char McHugh, ceramics; Charlene Hale, glass, ceramic, pen and ink; Chris Brodigan, functional ceramic art; Cyndee Starr, mixed media; Deborah Roberts, watercolor, colored pencils, pastels; John Furniss, woodworking; Kathy Beckman, acrylic and multimedia on canvas; Kathy Marty, handwoven eco-friendly rugs; Katy Fenley, sterling silver, glass, and gemstone jewelry; Sharon L Ballard, acrylic paintings; Shirley Bishop, fused glass; Suzanne Grover, pastels, watercolor, mixed media; Tamara Dinius, mixed media; Toni McCarthy, original beaded jewelry; Tracy Simpson, encaustic, oil, jewelry.
Preview their work and see the tour map on the Washougal Studio Artists website. You may also follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Participating artists will also have copies of the map available, as well as many local businesses.
Washougal Studio Artists Tour is sponsored in part by the City of Washougal hotel/motel tourism tax fund.
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Welcome to our Weekly Food + Dining Guide! This week, our cover story is The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar, which just released their Spring menu! You’re going to love it!
It’s a lighter menu, filled with rich color and flavor:
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.
Greek lamb kabob, Aegean marinade, wood grilled with bell pepper, onion, tabouli salad and tzatziki sauce.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad.
King Salmon.
Brussel Sprouts.
Hana Korean — Downtown Camas
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.
“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. Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.
Grains of Wrath offers a new Halibut Fish and Chips plate! Come give it a try!
It’s hard to believe, but Grains of Wrath just recently turned ONE, and they celebrated with a new release of a Triple IPA called “Spoils of War.” They also just launched their new Mug Club. Go check it out!
“We’re also releasing our first wild beer, which is a sour beer, using a wild yeast,” said co-owner Mike Hunsaker. It’s a barrel-aged Belgian style quad, aged in a Pinot Noir barrel with Cape Blanco cranberries. We also have an Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels, and we’re releasing a new shirt.”
In the 12 months since their launch, Grains has released 50 beers, won some distinguished awards, and is increasing their own brand distribution.
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
Introducing our newest product from an ultra-local company, Vancouver’s Happy Girl Creations! Date syrup is a great natural alternative to other sweeteners. It has a low glycemic index and is chock full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. We carry Happy Girl’s original organic date syrup as well as Cinnamon and Cocoa flavors.
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.
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!
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!
Our feature this week are these fantastic spring cookies!
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
Our new addition to our lunch menu, the Chorizo Torta! House made chorizo, arugula, potatoes, crema, and a cage free egg, served on locally made torta bread.
Mesa’s new addition to their lunch menu is the Chorizo Torta! Made with house-made chorizo, arugula, potatoes, crema, and a cage free egg, served on locally made torta bread.
You can now make 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!
Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.
For a limited time, Feast @316 is offering an Irish Whiskey Flight: The Pogues Whiskey, Writers Tears, Green Sport Single Pot Still, and choose from Bushmill’s Original and Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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.
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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!
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!
Featured this week is the Southwestern Quinoa Bowl (Gluten-Free): Red Quinoa, Roast Chicken Pieces, Black Beans, Corn, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Avocado, Navidi’s Californian Manzanillo Olive Oil, Fresh Lime Juice, Cilantro, Scallions, Garlic, Navidi’s Chipotle Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin, Powdered Chipotle Pepper, and Powdered Cayenne Pepper (Chef Ana).
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.
Irish Curse – this is our 4.2% ABV Irish Dry Stout on nitro right now. Sláinte!
Featured now is Irish Curse – this is their 4.2% ABV Irish Dry Stout on nitro right now. Sláinte!
It’s hard to believe, but Grains of Wrath just turned ONE last week, and they celebrated with a new release of a Triple IPA called “Spoils of War.” They also just launched their new Mug Club. Go check it out!
“We’re also releasing our first wild beer, which is a sour beer, using a wild yeast,” said co-owner Mike Hunsaker. It’s a barrel-aged Belgian style quad, aged in a Pinot Noir barrel with Cape Blanco cranberries. We also have an Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels, and we’re releasing a new shirt.”
In the 12 months since their launch, Grains has released 50 beers, won some distinguished awards, and is increasing their own brand distribution.
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
Nuestra Mesa’s salmon entree is prepared using Ora King Salmon.
The Nuestra Mesa salmon entree is prepared using Ora King Salmon. Ora King Salmon is sustainably raised in New Zealand in the purest waters of the world, utilizing the Salmons natural habits, the Salmon is raised the closest to their wild habitat. Because of the purity of the water and the algea present, it allows the salmon to have the beautiful rich pink color that we look for when ordering a salmon. It also means that the salmon has an incredibly low mercury content allowing it to be safe for everyone to enjoy!
A few months ago, Nuestra Mesa decided to revamp their menu to focus more on farm to table, fresh ingredients from local farmers and staying true to that small business mentality. As you may have known, a few months ago we acquired a new head chef and he has been doing some incredible things for Mesa. It’s a fantastic dining experience!
Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.
For a limited time, Feast is offering an Irish Whiskey Flight: The Pogues Whiskey, Writers Tears, Green Sport Single Pot Still, and choose from Bushmill’s Original and Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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.
Pot of Gold Latte: Irish Cream with Spiced Brown Sugar.
Our feature this week is the Irish Cream with Spiced Brown Sugar!
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
Lobster tail with wood grilled 28-day aged filet steak.
For the special time, The Hammond is offering Lobster tail. Featured in the cover photo are: roasted brown sugar winter vegetables, skillet cheddar mac + cheese, house salad with roasted tomato, green beans, sunflower seeds, vinaigrette, blue cheese, egg and crouton.
The baby gem grilled Caesar features house croutons, pickled watermelon radish, and garlic dressing. The filet steak is aged 28 days, with red wine redux, bleu crust, skillet Mac, and winter vegetables.
Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.
Washougal, WA — Eight Washougal elementary students put their culinary skills to the test at Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge at Washougal High School on Wednesday, March 6. This year’s theme was healthy and delicious Mexican food.
Elementary students across the district submitted recipes and these eight were selected to participate in the cooking event. The student creations were judged on criteria such as originality, taste, presentation, and use of healthy ingredients. The finalists prepared and presented their recipes with the help of WHS culinary students and Sodexo staff.
Although all entries were winners having been selected from a larger number of recipes entered, taking first place was Skylar Stotts from Columbia River Gorge Elementary for his Pineapple Guacamole. Second place went to Wylie Gibson of Hathaway Elementary with her Wild Goose Fajitas.
Other competitors were, from Hathaway, Charolotte Bisila who made Taco Salad, Abigal Picho created Tostados and Cody Jacobus built a Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Mari-Jayne Kephart from Cape Horn-Skye made her Fabulous Mexican Rice. From Gause Elementary Kamea Roy made Nacho Chicken Nachos and Joselyn Guajardo created Ensalades de Frijol Negro y Mango.
Jacobus explained that his recipe for Chicken Enchilada Casserole came from his mother. “I’ve been practicing making it since I heard about this competition,” he said. “The secret is five layers of goodness with tortillas, sauce, chicken and cheese.”
“I didn’t have to do much at all to help,” said WHS culinary student, Mason Meeks, who assisted Jacobus. “He actually taught me how to make it. I have never seen enchiladas fixed this way.” Meek, a senior, took the culinary class for fun and plans to be a pilot.
“This was one of the hardest jobs I had to do all day,” admitted Mary Templeton, WSD Superintendent who was a judge in the contest. “I am so impressed with the creativity and innovation the kids are showing. And they are taking this work seriously and are being very professional. I love seeing them demonstrate many of the 21st century skills we are working to teach in our classrooms.”
Templeton also appreciated the healthy aspect of the recipes “Fresh vegetables, lean meats, and full of flavor,” she said. “In a word, delicious!”
Washougal School District Superintendent, Mary Templeton, samples some food.WSD Superintendent Mary Templeton samples food.
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Natalia’s Cafe — Downtown Camas
A generous Club Sandwich at Natalia’s, served with homemade potato salad.
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? Or a large, fill-your-tummy club sandwich? Then Natalia’s Cafe is the place! 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!
Location: 437 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607
Phone: 360-844-5968
2 Rivers Bar & Grill — Downtown Washougal
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Dinner at 2 Rivers Bar & Grill.
2 Rivers Chicken Sandwich — grilled chicken breast with bacon, guacamole with chipotle aioli. Served all day. $14
Calamari Plate — lightly fried and served with raspberry sweet chili sauce. Seasoned with salt, pepper, ancho chili, paprika. Served all day. $10
Fettuccine Alfredo —$12, with chicken, add $4.
2 Rivers Bar and Grill is located at 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.
Lobster tail with wood grilled 28-day aged filet steak.
For the special time, The Hammond is offering Lobster tail. Featured in the cover photo are: roasted brown sugar winter vegetables, skillet cheddar mac + cheese, house salad with roasted tomato, green beans, sunflower seeds, vinaigrette, blue cheese, egg and crouton.
The baby gem grilled Caesar features house croutons, pickled watermelon radish, and garlic dressing. The filet steak is aged 28 days, with red wine redux, bleu crust, skillet Mac, and winter vegetables.
Located at 4857 NW Lake Road, #200, Camas, WA 98607.
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.
“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. Located in the heart of Downtown Camas at 412 NE 4th Ave.
Caffe Piccolo offers many varieties of tea — perfect for a cold winter day!
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
Have you tried the Chicken Pot Pie at Feast at 316? It’s the ultimate comfort foot on these cold winter days! They have created a wonderful dining experience!
Also delicious is the “Ploughmans Feast,” which has chorizo & cornflake scotch egg, frisée, grapes, caper berries, canbozola cheese, rye crouton, branson pickle, and radish.
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.
Nuestra Mesa’s salmon entree is prepared using Ora King Salmon.
The Nuestra Mesa salmon entree is prepared using Ora King Salmon. Ora King Salmon is sustainably raised in New Zealand in the purest waters of the world, utilizing the Salmons natural habits, the Salmon is raised the closest to their wild habitat. Because of the purity of the water and the algea present, it allows the salmon to have the beautiful rich pink color that we look for when ordering a salmon. It also means that the salmon has an incredibly low mercury content allowing it to be safe for everyone to enjoy!
A few months ago, Nuestra Mesa decided to revamp their menu to focus more on farm to table, fresh ingredients from local farmers and staying true to that small business mentality. As you may have known, a few months ago we acquired a new head chef and he has been doing some incredible things for Mesa. It’s a fantastic dining experience!
The result is 14 amazing new menu options, which includes three new platillos pequenos (starters), three new enseladas (salads), a new sopa (soup), one new taco, and six stunning new platillos fuertes (entrees).
We sampled the Ceviche, with wild shrimp and calamari cured in a lime tomatillo vinaigrette, derived with grilled tomatillo and tomato, pickled red onion, jalapeño, chile oil, and micro cilantro.
We also tried the Macienda Blue Corn Huraches, with rewrites, foraged mushrooms, arugula, avocado, guajillo salsa, topped with micro cilantro, and it’s served on a house made macienda blue corn cake! It’s so delicious!
And, our final sample was the Crisp Bruselas (Brussel Sprouts),which is served with chorizo, poached egg, house made chic harmonies, and topped with tajin. This is a complete change from their previous brussel sprouts recipe.
Located at 228 NE 4th Avenue, in Downtown Camas, Mesa offers gourmet Mexican cuisine. It’s a family friendly location.
Brendan Greenen and Michael Hunsaker of Grains of Wrath.
It’s hard to believe, but Grains of Wrath just turned ONE this week, and they celebrated Saturday with a new release of a Triple IPA called “Spoils of War.” They also just launched their new Mug Club.
“We’re also releasing our first wild beer, which is a sour beer, using a wild yeast,” said co-owner Mike Hunsaker. It’s a barrel-aged Belgian style quad, aged in a Pinot Noir barrel with Cape Blanco cranberries. We also have an Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels, and we’re releasing a new shirt.”
In the 12 months since their launch, Grains has released 50 beers, won some distinguished awards, and is increasing their own brand distribution.
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
JapChae using Navidi’s Japanese Roasted Sesame Oil
Japchae (Vegetarian, GF); Korean Sweet Potato Noodles, Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots, Onion, Vegetable Oil, Navidi’s Japanese Roasted Sesame Oil, Scallions, Garlic, Kosher Salt, and Black Pepper. You can also add sliced beef or tofu for protein.
Also, Cayenne Chili is great for Latin/Caribbean and South/Southeast Asian dishes where you want a healthy kick of spice! Limonato is a green Eureka Lemon from Tunisia. Use it in recipes like salads, roast veggies, chicken, and seafood where you want a bright citrus flavor, but something a little mellower than your old fave Meyer Lemon Fused Olive Oil.
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.
Camas, WA — It’s hard to believe, but Grains of Wrath turns one this week, and they’re celebrating Saturday with a new release of a Triple IPA called “Spoils of War.” The celebration lasts from 3-10 pm on Saturday with some fun event food, and the launch of their new Mug Club.
“We’re also releasing our first wild beer, which is a sour beer, using a wild yeast,” said co-owner Mike Hunsaker. It’s a barrel-aged Belgian style quad, aged in a Pinot Noir barrel with Cape Blanco cranberries. We also have an Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels, and we’re releasing a new shirt.”
In the 12 months since their launch, Grains has released 50 beers, won some distinguished awards, and is increasing their own brand distribution.
Greenen said IPA’s are most popular, and laugers are making a big comeback.
“Like any small business, it can be tough,” said co-owner Brendan Greenen. “Our crew has learned a lot about our customers, and we’ve learned how to react faster to change. I’d say our biggest surprise has been figuring out to increase exposure and traffic on weekdays, but we’re still new and Camas is still learning about us.”
They take pride in their brewpub, and the product made right in Mill Town.
Grains of Wrath
“Our greatest successes are the quality of the beer, winning several awards,” said Hunsaker. “The very first beer in the system took a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival — out of four entries we won a medal, and we were super proud about that.”
Customers also rave about the food, especially the GOW burger, which is house-ground with brisket in a half-pound patty. It’s popular along with the Fried Chicken sandwich.
“It’s been great,” said Greenen. “We’ve been proud of the offerings and the service. There are always missteps with food or service issues, but they’ve been pretty minimal. We have a good team with 32 people right now, and it grows in the summer. Erin LeDoux and Joel Schmidt are the chefs.”
“Looking ahead — I think our goal for year two is to continue to grow our regular customer base and market Grains of Wrath to be a gathering place. We’re also increasing our distribution spread by self-distributing to other bars and pubs. It’s mostly about increasing the exposure. It’s about controlling the amount of beer so that we don’t lose control of the quality. Don’t want to lose sight of what we’re here for.”
They’ll also be encouraging more events, for example, 100 Women Who Care Clark County holds their quarterly meeting, and they hosted the Small Business Revolution reception in January.
“Camas has been really good to us,” said Hunsaker. “We’re consistent. This downtown is such a wonderful downtown. Keep people here. Keep coming.”
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