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EXPLORING HIDDEN GEMS oF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON By Afton Nelson
Ice Cream
Discovering the hidden gems of Clark County requires a certain amount of sacrifice. This month demanded particular dedication and selflessness as my team and I headed out to find the best ice cream in the Vancouver area. It was a rough job, but we attacked it with dogged determination. Here are the results of our hard work. Photos by Afton Nelson
Ice Cream Renaissance The first thing we noticed at Ice Cream Renaissance was the cozy atmosphere, complete with plush chairs and a fireplace. It felt like somewhere you want to linger while enjoying some of their all-natural ice cream, made on-site from local ingredients. The ice cream menu has both year-round standards as well as seasonal specialties. They also boast a nice menu of ice cream desserts that includes sundaes with names like Dr. Chocolate and Banana Bossa Nova. There were several vegan, gluten and dairy-free options as well. If you’re not in the ice cream mood, yummy-looking pies and cakes are also available. Ethan,18 years old, said he liked the homey atmosphere. “There were games, like chess, that you could play by the fire while you ate your ice cream.” This was definitely
a place we could have spent more time, but we had to move on. Address: 1925 Main St, Vancouver Winter Hours: 12-9 pm Sunday - Thursday 12-11 pm Friday and Saturday We tried: A small scoop of Egg Nog and a small scoop of Peanut Butter Fudge
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard We approached the walk up window at Sheridan’s and ordered the Royal Turtle sundae. The frozen custard was soft serve, super smooth, dense, and full of flavor. Between our five taste testers, it disappeared quickly. The warm toppings made a perfect combination with the cold custard. However, there was no indoor seating and only a walk-up window or a drive through to place and pick up our order. This might not be an issue on a hot summer day; but continued on next page
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Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • February 2016