Nobody likes to name names, but if I had to pick my two favorite wines, Champagne would win, with sherry nipping at the heels. And to accompany said wines? Well, salty meats, cheeses, roasted nuts,...
Grazers: Pix Pâtisserie/Bar Vivant
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Sound Brewing Koperen Ketel Belgian Style Pale Ale
The Kitsap Peninsula lies west of Seattle across the Puget Sound, separated from the rest of the Olympica Peninsula by the Hood Canal and now set apart for its sprouting beer scene. With the old...
Culinary Chemistry: White Wine Alfredo with Chanterelle Mushrooms
There are countless ways to prepare and serve pasta. From classic spaghetti and comforting mac and cheese, to family-style lasagna and, well, the list goes on. I typically opt for classic spaghetti...
Le Vieux Pin 2011 Ava, Okanagan Valley
Le Vieux Pin was named for the majestic aged pine tree that stands in the winery’s Black Sage Bench vineyard, and harkens the winery’s commitment to create wines that pay homage to the dedication...
Drifters: Hotel Murano
Although it may not be fair, it can be said that Tacoma has long battled bias as the industrial, smoggy city 35 miles south of Seattle. However, in recent years, the South Sound has been gritting...
Elijah K. Swan Cranberry Rosehip
Elijah K. Swan might be a man created in the imaginations of Finnriver Farm & Cidery co-owners Keith and Crystie Kisler, but the spirit, environmentalism and cidery concept came from their...