What’s better than dinner with a view? Dinner in a view. Astoria, Ore., is a beautiful place. Located near the mouth of Columbia River and just a short drive from Pacific Ocean beaches, breathtaking...
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Boundary Bay Cedar Dust IPA
In addition to a permanent lineup of seven classic ales, plus several seasonal and smaller-batch options, Bellingham brewery staple Boundary Bay caters to adventurous palates with a rotating set of...
Culinary Chemistry: Beer Braised Brussels Sprouts
Just in time for Labor Day barbecues, potlucks and parties, these Brussels sprouts are a quick, tasty side perfect for whatever you have planned this holiday weekend. I typically make Brussels...
In Preview: Bellingham Beer Week
Local craft breweries galore are set to invade the streets of Bellingham, Wash., from September 12-21, when Bellingham Beer Week will return (bigger than ever) for its third year. In the past year...
Mercer Estates 2010 Merlot
A Scottish ancestor brought the Mercer clan to the United States, as a solider and doctor under General George Washington in 1747. More than a century later, Dr. Hugh Mercer's descendants moved out...
Drifters: Commodore Hotel
Of all the towns on the Oregon coast, Astoria smacks with sea-salt history, the community built around the fishing industry. Still today, it’s just as common to spot a rubber boot-clad fisherman...