Fireplace cafes are cozy anytime, but when the first real December chill hits the Northwest, nothing warms you up like coffee by the fire. It's worth braving the frosty, rainy outdoors to get to...
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Soft Tail Spirits Limoncello
As the groundbreakers of grappa in the Northwest, Woodinville, Wash.'s Soft Tail Spirits has released the latest addition to their Italian-at-heart lineup: limoncello. A Southern Italian (think...
Grazers: Trifecta Tavern & Bakery
Three is a magic number, lyrically speaking, and in concept with Trifecta Tavern & Bakery that appears to have mojo to burn. It’s the third act from Ken Forkish, the James Beard Award-winning...
Lighthouse Brewing Co. Desolation Imperial Oyster Stout
Talk about a ready-made food and beer pairing. BC’s first Imperial Oyster Stout was brewed by Lighthouse Brewing Company, with a shuck load of organic oysters, from Okeover Inlet in Desolation Sound...
Culinary Chemistry: Ginger-Rum Bread
Earlier this fall we indulged in the flavors of the season with a recipe for pumpkin beer bread made with Elysian’s Night Owl pumpkin ale. Having recently found myself on a ginger kick, I’ve been...
Obelisco Estate 2010 Merlot, Red Mountain
Doug Long was done making wine. After moving to Gig Harbor, Wash. in an attempt to retire after three decades of grape growing and winemaking with critical acclaim (e.g. Wine Spectator "Winery of...