Clear Creek Distillery in Portland, Oregon was founded by Steve McCarthy in 1985, and long ago made a name for itself with its distinctive pear brandy. McCarthy was a pioneer in the craft distilling...
Angela Prosper
Pedal and Play at RiverPlace Hotel
RiverPlace Hotel occupies a stellar piece of real estate along the Willamette River in downtown Portland. The hotel sits next to the open, grassy Tom McCall Waterfront Park and just a few steps away...
Be Bold: Brandies to Imbibe
You can trace the origins of distilling brandy all the way back to the 15th century. Originally created as an after-dinner beverage, the drink has since made its way to more than just the dinner...
Coffee & Questions with Rick Evans of Evans Brothers
For my last post, you met Joe Nazir of Tov, Portland’s one-of-a-kind double-decker coffee bus. For this week’s profile, I drove the six hours out to the small ski town of Sandpoint, Idaho, where I...
When Sugar Meets Spirits: Boozy Desserts
Many years ago, at a casual book launch event for Seattle chef Jerry Traunfeld (then of The Herbfarm Restaurant), I had an amazing bite of food. In a small bowl, Traunfeld soaked a mix of dried...
Airways Brewing Announces New Brewing Facility and Special Beer Release in Celebration of 6th Anniversary
On Thursday, March 10th, Airways Brewing is proud to announce a new, larger brewery and tap room in Kent, as well as the release of its 6th Anniversary Mosaic Pilsner. “We’re excited to officially...