Chef de cuisine Nick Novello of Seattle’s Skillet Diner was a vegetarian for nine years. Skillet, the meat-braising, fried chicken-sporting Americana diner, doesn’t often come to mind as Seattle’s...
Angela Prosper
Portland Brewing BlackWatch Cream Porter
Known to some as MacTarnahan's Brewing Company (including Google Maps), the Portland Brewing Company was one of the original breweries to elevate Portland’s beer scene to what it is today. Their...
Culinary Chemistry: Game Day Jalapeno Popper Dip with Beer
Like many of you, I sat glued to my television screen this past Saturday, watching proudly as the Seahawks annihilated the Panthers. Between cheering, high-fives and the occasional chest bump, the...
Eye of the Needle 12th Blend Red
Regardless of your location in the Northwest, you know you are a Seahawks fan. Especially since both the 49ers and Broncos are out of the championship running and you lost your arguing excuse....
Drifters: The Listel Hotel, Vancouver
Though it’s true that art is in the eye of the beholder, there’s no denying that The Listel Hotel is one of Vancouver’s artiest properties, from any point of view. From the sculptural pieces...
In Preview: February is for Foodies
For people who go cuckoo for culinary arts, there’s one region of the Pacific Northwest calling out your name to come visit next month. Washington’s wine country in Walla Walla County is celebrating...