Washougal, WA — 2 Rivers Bar and Grill just opened its doors a week ago and it’s already a hit, filling a giant void left by Hearth when it shuttered it doors at the Washougal Town Square. It’s already getting repeat customers.

The upscale restaurant and bar is a scratch kitchen serving up small plates, burgers, entrées, with nightly specials and many beers on tap.

Using locally sourced ingredients, 2 Rivers is all about serving up fresh food. Popular dishes include the beer-battered Fish and Chips, Salmon Cakes, Steak Bites, Prime New York Steak (priced in the mid-$20 range), and Bone-in French Cut Pork Chops with Apple Chutney.

We sampled their lunch Hummus plate, which stands out for its flavor, freshness and variety of vegetables. They also have some other vegetarian options on the menu.

2 Rivers features more than 30 different bottles of wine, with most selections coming from local Oregon and Washington wineries. Sixty percent of their offerings are red wine.

Owner Derik Ford brought 2 Rivers to reality after many months of working out at adjacent Anytime Fitness.

“I walked by every day to see this great vacant space, and decided to do something about it — I’ve always wanted to do this,” said Ford, an entrepreneur, whose wife, Michelle, teaches and coaches volleyball at Camas High School. “Michelle has lived here for five years, and I grew up in the Coos Bay, North Bend area. “We’ve spent time to create a great atmosphere. It’s really needed in Washougal, and we’re already getting repeat customers.”

Derik Ford owns and operates 2 Rivers.

Underground parking at Washougal Town Square is also a bonus, which makes access really easy — especially with the elevator.

“We’re having a lot of fun, and like I said I’ve always wanted to do this, plus I live here and I’ll be much more involved in this every single day,” said Ford. “I’ve learned business is business. As long as you have good people underneath you’ll be OK.”

Server Christian Chandler said the kitchen staff is “amazing and they prepare quality food. I love their nightly specials, so do our guests.”

2 Rivers Bar and Grill is located at 1700 Main Street, Suite 110, Washougal, WA 98671.

Phone: 360-210-7987

Hours: 11-9 Monday-Thursday; 11-midnight Friday and Saturday; Sundays: 11-6

Find them on Facebook: @2Rivers Bar & Grill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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