Scappoose Community Advantage Magazine December 2022

Locally owned and operated, Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) is the preeminent mattress retailer in the northwest. As an integral part of our local community, they have consistently served our sleep needs for over 27 years.

Sean Hathaway and his amazing team of professional associates are well-trained to match each customer with the sleep system best designed to meet our individual needs by assessing personal sleep histories, sleep postures, patterns, tendencies, and preferences.

MWNW RESTS ON ITS CORE VALUES

At the heart of their business lie three core values. First is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

Second, MWNW believes in empowering employees to live their best possible lives. Happy employees means happy customers, so you can trust you’ll be greeted with a smile and an attentive ear. Mattress purchases are done only a handful of times in our lives. That experience, good or bad, leaves a lasting im pres sion. At MWNW, they have perfected the process to ensure that you get the best possible service and overall experience every time.

A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPY

Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. MWNW’s ongoing support of many different local charities and/or schools is provided in a variety of ways. With donations in excess of $230,000 –giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

DEDICATED CHARITABLE SUPPORT

In December, we are all about raising awareness for and donations to Special Olympics Oregon. Taken directly from their website, “Special Olympics Oregon provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children, youth and adults living with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.” MWNW is gladly donating to this incredible cause as well as raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

COME IN TODAY – FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP!

Visit mattressworldnorthwest.com for a location near you or call 503-594-0551 to order by phone.

Lotus of Bangkok Authentic Thai with a Modern Twist

By Dennis McNabb , Contributing Writer Photos by Hayley Starkey

Rare is the restaurant which takes you on a true culinary excursion to a foreign land; serving perfectly-balanced, authentic, centuries-old, family recipes with contemporary sensibilities. Even rarer still is the restaurant which offers such delights within the context of a smaller suburban Columbia River town like St. Helens. That is why we are so fortunate to have a hidden gem like Lotus of Bangkok existing right here in our own backyards.

Owner, Paul Wattanathorn, has been in and around the restaurant industry his entire life. His father owned and operated his own restaurant in Thailand for many years, so Paul grew up in that environment, absorbing everything down to the smallest of details and cultivating his own passion for the business. When Paul’s father moved the family to the United States, they continued the tradition until Paul and his brother were of age and decided to strike out on their own. For 6 years, the two of them (along with a 3rd partner) owned and ran Roy Thai, but like so many other businesses they were forced to close due to the pandemic.

Devastated but ever determined, Paul regrouped. With 2 new partners, a fresh concept, remodel and rebranding, Lotus of Bangkok was born in March of 2021. This is a more fully-realized vision of what came before; from the new Thai-inspired decor to the updated menu, it’s a considerably more authentic experience. Paul hired new chefs who have 30+ years of experience, and they’ve brought a whole new level of sophistication to these dishes. They are the perfect fusion of traditional and modern;

time-tested family recipes given the most mindful of flourishes to appeal to a modern palate.

If you haven’t had a chance, you owe it to yourself to stop on by as soon as possible! With a beautiful view of the Columbia River, it’s the perfect spot for a nice family outing or even a date night. And of course, the food is incredible! Everything is prepared and cooked fresh every day with herbs and other ingredients coming straight from Thailand. Favorite local dishes include: Khao Soi Chicken (soft egg noodles and chicken in a creamy Northern-Style coconut curry sauce, topped with crispy egg noodles), and Crispy Basil Chicken (marinated crispy chicken coated with our special sweet & sour sauce, topped with crispy basil, and served on crispy noodles).

Two local favorites not on the menu include: Gulf of Siam—a stir-fried dish with mixed seafood, special sauce, basil, bell peppers, onions, and served over rice, and their Three-flavored Shrimp—crispy, goldenbrown fried shrimp served with mixed vegetables and topped with chili sauce. Favorite desserts include their Mango with Sweet

Sticky Rice (seasonal), and their new unique offering of Fried Bananas with Ice Cream—a fried banana wrapped with an eggroll skin and served with honey and chocolate sauce. But of course everything on the menu is fantastic, and there is something for everyone here.

Delicious. Authentic. Inspired. Locallyowned and operated. Lotus of Bangkok offers elevated cuisine prepared with passion and care, and served with a smile. Proof that you don’t have to drive all the way into Portland to find this level of excellence.

Lotus of Bangkok is located at 295 Strand St. in St. Helens. Visit their website at lotusofbkk.com, or give them a call at (503) 410-5155.