Articles

  1. How Our Steak Marinade Builds Deep, Lasting FlavorA well-marinated steak should taste like steak first, with extra depth from herbs, spices, savoury seasoning and a little acidity. At South Pacific Cafe &…
  2. The hand-cut herbs behind our signature house ranch dressingAt South Pacific Cafe & Lounge, the ranch on your plate is not the same jarred product from supermarkets. It begins, as many of our best dishes do, with a…
  3. Crafting the perfect pina colada slushieThere's something undeniably cheerful about a frosty, creamy cocktail sipped on a sweltering arvo, and the pina colada slushie stands tall among the greats. It…
  4. How Our Smoked Pulled Pork Becomes a South Pacific TacoAt South Pacific Cafe & Lounge in Battle Ground, Washington, pulled pork tacos begin long before the first tortilla is warmed. We start with a generous pork…
  5. Lilikoi cheesecake at South Pacific Cafe: a slice worth the detourDown Under, passion fruit is practically a national treasure - picture it crowning a pavlova at Christmas lunch, folded through a creamy fool, or blitzed into…
  6. The secret behind our extra-crispy fish and chips batterPicture a sleepy coastal town at sundown, families gathered around newspaper-wrapped bundles of fried fish. In Australia, fish and chips is more than a meal;…
  7. How We Build a Better Bacon Cheeseburger with Island SpicesA great bacon cheeseburger is built in layers. The beef needs a deep savoury crust, the bacon should bring crispness without turning brittle, and the cheese…
  8. Freshly Grated Coconut Gives Our Rice Pudding Its Island SoulRice pudding can be simple comfort food, yet small choices make a major difference. At South Pacific Cafe & Lounge in Battle Ground, Washington, we grate fresh…
  9. Behind the bar: crafting our island mai taiA Mai Tai should taste like a short holiday in a glass: bright lime, fragrant almond, layered rum and a gentle orange sweetness that never becomes syrupy. At…
  10. A Date Night Lounge With Music, Flavour, and Island WarmthA good date night needs the right balance: enough atmosphere to feel special, enough comfort to stay relaxed, and food and drinks that give you something to…