Set in the heart of Ashland, Ore.,’s Historic Railroad and Gallery District, the Peerless Hotel is a nostalgic escape. At first glance, it’s apparent that the century-old red brick building is...
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Apple Bandit Hard Cider
From the sunny landscapes of California to a southern Oregon apple orchard, Blair Smith and Marcey Kelley kicked off their cider production with modest, non-alcoholic sweet ciders. Soon after their...
We Dig: How to Pair Cider with… the Savory, the Sweet and the Spicy
It’s rare to find a restaurant with a beverage menu boasting of their alternating cider selections meticulously chosen to pair well with their entrees, for wine tends to have a monopoly on this...
Slate Coffee Roasters Deconstructed Coffee
Hardly into its second year as a roaster in the city where locals roast their own green beans, Seattle's Slate Coffee Roasters has made its mark amongst the masses. With high-quality coffee from...
Caffeination Cascadia: A Northwest Tea Education
One month back I wanted to share a short guide to some of the public resources available for learning about coffee in the Northwest. In finding a cornucopia of said resources, I also found equally...
Local Proof: Pop Your Cocktail Cherry
The dry, sunny weather in Eastern Washington this spring and summer has resulted in a near record-breaking cherry crop for the state. Unlike the sodden crop of 2013, this year has redeemed itself...