TOAST raises a glass to spirits for the fourth year in Portland. Last weekend, the Oregon Distillers Guild’s yearly celebration of artisan spirits took place amidst the twinkling lights and...
In Review: TOAST 2014
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Angela Prosper
Unsworth Vineyards & Winery 2010 Cuvee De L’ile
This. This! This is what I’d like to see more people doing on the Wine Islands—sparkling wine. NOT, contrary to popular belief, because it’s a way to use up "under ripe" grapes. Because our cool,...
Drifters: Geiser Grand Hotel
In this age of couch-surfing, craigslist and last-minute bookings on Priceline, it’s easy to forget that cross-country journeys used to be much more difficult. Instead of grabbing a duffel bag and...
Elijah K. Swan’s Seasonal Botantical Solstice Saffron Cider
Elegance isn't a word often reserved for cider. As the born-again beverage revamps in the Pacific Northwest (and has been in some areas here for more than a decade), cider is reclaiming it's fame as...
We Dig: Sip-Worthy Restaurant Openings
At Sip Northwest, we obviously love to quench our thirst. But when we get hungry, we can't wait to graze. A new brewery, winery, distillery or cidery in the region is always reason to celebrate, but...
Brew Dr. Clear Mind Kombucha
Who doesn't need a clearer mind on a Monday morning? Get unclouded with Townshend Tea Company's bottled kombucha line—Brew Dr. The doctor orders rosemary, for stimulation in circulation and nerves...