Beer has traditionally been an ingredient used for very specific culinary purposes. You’ve got beer batter, beer cheese or pretzels and, of course, don’t forget beer sausage. But beer can and should...
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One Day: Drinks Just a Ferry Away on Bainbridge Island
A quick 35-minute ferry ride from the downtown Seattle Ferry Terminal, Bainbridge Island is an easy day trip with or without a vehicle. Nature reserves and farms dot the commuter town, which was...
Unapologetically Chardonnay: Meet Statera Cellars
Where do I begin? I’ve been writing about wine for well over a decade and I’ve never run into someone quite like Luke Wylde of Statera Cellars. Crafting a well-planned approach as Oregon’s first...
Local Grains: 5 Breweries that Keep it Close
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the richest food-producing valleys in the country and chief among them are Washington’s Skagit and Walla Walla valleys. Head to any farmers market in the...
4 Questions with Justin Hall of Nk’Mip Cellars
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America. The British Columbia winery is situated on the centuries-old home of the Osoyoos Indian Band, the expansive and scenic property...
Cocktail Recipe: Ben Paris’ Dash & Willow
Like many, Abigail Gullo is a big fan of Netflix's show "The Crown." The assistant manager and bar manager of buzzy restaurant-bar Ben Paris in downtown Seattle's The State Hotel, Gullo is able to...