Rachel Pinsky

3 weeks ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

Lawn mowing beer, Dad beer, beach beer. These are some of the nicknames for American light lager, a style commonly associated with mass-produced beer from the Midwest. Clark County brewers are taking this ubiquitous beer and transforming it into something light and crisp, but with more flavor and balance than those produced by large beverage corporations. This is no easy feat because there’s no way to hide imperfections behind the piney aromas of hops or the sweetness of malt.

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

Steak Your Claim opened in Orchards in 2024. At the time, co-owner Matt Schiffman contacted me to try his shop’s East Coast specialty sandwiches. I have no idea what took me so long to get there, but I’m glad I finally made the trip. A native Philadelphian, Schiffman moved to Portland and found a lack of his beloved cheesesteak sandwiches.

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

News / Life / Clark County Life The drink combinations are infinite, sweet and fizzy at Thirst Trap Soda Shack and Over Ice Sodas & Beverages By Rachel Pinsky, Columbian freelance food writer Published: May 16, 2025, 6:08am This article is available exclusively to subscribers like you. Dirty soda businesses began to pop up in Utah around 2010 as a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-approved way to enjoy the big caffeinated drinks found at coffee chains like Starbucks and Dutch Bros...

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

Since Christine and Doug Ellenberger of Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon took over Northwood brewpub in Battle Ground, the only noticeable differences are in the beers on tap and merch at the entrance. I visited on a Monday night for dinner with a friend. It was a warm spring evening after a string of rainy days.

1 month ago | columbian.com | Rachel Pinsky

News / Life / Clark County Life Two more tours are coming this month By Rachel Pinsky, Columbian freelance food writer Published: May 2, 2025, 6:08am If you’re someone who likes food and scrolls Instagram, you’re probably already following Emily Snieska, aka The Portland Foodies and Portland Supperclub. Snieska began posting in 2021 about food in Portland shortly after moving from Texas to east Vancouver. Her enthusiasm for good food and her fun aura attracted a large following. Snieska more...