Articles

  1. The Best Way to Eat Our Ahi Tuna NachosAhi tuna nachos are built for a little strategy. Each chip carries a different balance of crisp texture, tender fish, creamy toppings, bright vegetables, and…
  2. Crispy Skin Salmon With A Passionfruit Beurre BlancA well-prepared salmon fillet can bring together several kinds of flavor in one composed dish: rich, buttery fish, a crisp golden crust, bright fruit, and a…
  3. The Story Behind Our Blackened Rockfish PlatterA great seafood dish carries more than a familiar flavor. It reflects a place, a style of cooking, and the kind of meal people remember after the plates are…
  4. How We Prep Our Garlic-Basil Shrimp SkewersAt South Pacific Cafe & Lounge in Battle Ground, Washington, our menu brings together familiar comfort food and Polynesian-inspired flavor. That means a guest…
  5. A Guide to Temperature Zones for Perfect Grill MarksPerfect grill marks come from more than placing food on a hot grate. They depend on heat control, surface contact, timing, and knowing when to move food…
  6. Why Our Steak Sauce Starts with Papaya and Soy SauceA memorable steak sauce should do more than add flavor at the end of a meal. It should help shape the entire bite, bringing tenderness, savory depth,…
  7. The Compound Butter We Serve with Our Filet MignonA well-prepared filet mignon has a quiet kind of richness. Its texture should be tender, its center cooked with care, and its flavor full enough to stand on…
  8. How We Reverse Sear Our Ribeye For Consistent DonenessA great ribeye begins with the right cut, but the cooking method determines whether every bite reaches the same ideal temperature. At South Pacific Cafe &…
  9. Take On The Four-Star Tiki SmashSome burgers are built for a quick lunch. Others arrive with enough personality to turn dinner into an event. The Four-Star Tiki Smash belongs in the second…
  10. How We Grind Our Own Burger Blend Every MorningA great burger begins long before the patty reaches the grill. At South Pacific Cafe & Lounge in Battle Ground, Washington, we treat the beef blend as a…