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Couve Shorts


Amaro’s Table East Vancouver: A Warm New Spot Opening Monday
Vancouver’s food scene just keeps getting tastier. I’ve been waiting impatiently for Amaro’s Table to trek east, and the wait is finally over, the award‑winning local restaurant group opens its new East Vancouver location this Monday, November 10 . After months of teasers, a “coming soon” sign on Southeast Mill Plain and a beautiful image captioned “Opening November 10th, and we couldn’t be more excited” , we finally have an address and a date. A new life for the former Hopwo

Prash Gunda
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Vancouver new flag designs: the re‑branding of “the Couve”
Vancouver, Washington is having an identity moment. For decades our city has quietly flown a flag that looked like a mid‑’90s graphic design assignment: a white bird soaring over mountains and a river under the words “Vancouver U.S.A.” with the cheery motto “a colorful past – a bright future.” The flag was adopted in 1993 and was meant to announce Vancouver’s arrival as a “world‑class city.” Yet when vexillologist Ted Kaye, the Portland flag nerd who literally wrote the bo

Prash Gunda
Oct 19, 20254 min read


Hood to Coast 2025: Oregon’s Hottest Relay Ever from Mt. Hood to Seaside
PC: Teresa Mahoney | TheOregonian/OregonianLive If you happened to drive along U.S. 26 or U.S. 30 yesterday, you probably saw a steady...

Prash Gunda
Aug 23, 20255 min read


JinJu Patisserie Just Won the James Beard “Best Bakery” Award—and It’s Not Surprising
When Maria and I discovered JinJu Patisserie back in 2023, it felt like our pastry-chasing prayers had been answered. Every flaky...

Prash Gunda
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Livability’s 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live: What It Means for Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA Livability.com has released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S., and Vancouver, WA, has earned a...

Prash Gunda
Apr 25, 20251 min read


What Does Vancouver, WA Need? Locals Share Their Ideas
Vancouver, WA A recent Reddit thread posed the question: "What do you think Vancouver needs?" The community responded with a variety of...

Prash Gunda
Apr 21, 20252 min read
Washington House Passes Bill to Crack Down on Excessive Speeding
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed the Andrea Smith Hudson Act (HB 1596) , a new bill aimed at redefining...

Prash Gunda
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Moon Pocha Opens in Portland – A Late-Night Korean Bar Worth Checking Out
pdx.eater.com If you’re into Korean street food, late-night eats, and soju-fueled good times , then you need to check out Moon Pocha ,...

Prash Gunda
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Rainier Beer Documentary Screening at Kiggins Theatre – A Must-Watch for PNW Beer Fans
If you're a beer enthusiast or someone who appreciates a good documentary, Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver has a special treat lined...

Prash Gunda
Mar 8, 20251 min read


Breakside Brewery's First Washington Location: Opening Soon in Downtown Vancouver
Breakside Brewery , a renowned name in the Pacific Northwest's craft beer scene, is set to open its first Washington location in downtown...

Prash Gunda
Mar 7, 20252 min read
Top Donut Shops in Vancouver, WA: Donut Nook, Dot Donuts, and More
If you're on the hunt for the top donut shops in Vancouver, WA , several local favorites stand out for their delicious offerings and...

Prash Gunda
Feb 17, 20252 min read
Garage Bar in Vancouver, WA Gets a New Name—Say Hello to The Local Pub
Exciting news for Vancouver, WA residents: the former Garage Bar at 1101 W Fourth Plain Blvd is getting a fresh start and will soon...

Prash Gunda
Feb 11, 20251 min read
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