Sip Magazine Publisher Kristin Bacon Named “Rock Star” of the Washington Wine Industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars; 2023 Rock Star Red Officially Released April 23
Seattle, WA (April 23, 2026) — Sip Magazine is proud to announce that its founder and CEO/Publisher, Kristin Bacon, has been recognized as a “Rock Star” of the Washington wine industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars (ANC). The highly anticipated 2023 Rock Star Red, a...
Beloved Portland Cidery Alter Ego Rebooting Under New Female-Ownership
Just as Superman’s alter ego is Clark Kent and Peter Parker’s is Spider-Man, Alter Ego Cider was winemaker Anne Ebenreiter Hubatch’s beloved side project to Helioterra Wines. The Alter Ego Cider taproom closed amid the pandemic in 2021, and the cidery was...
Celebrating the Down-Home Dive Bars of Corvallis
A good dive bar should check certain boxes. A jukebox is essential, as are cheap drinks and regrettable shots — usually poured out of dust-covered bottles that date back at least two presidential administrations. The bar doesn’t have to be lit by strands of...
Urban Family Brewing Heads to the Revitalized Seattle Waterfront with an Ambitious New Gathering Space
On a stretch of Seattle’s newly reimagined waterfront, where ferries glide in and out of Elliott Bay and foot traffic ebbs between Pike Place Market and the piers, a familiar Ballard brewery is preparing to plant new roots. Urban Family Brewing, long known for its...
A Guide to Food and Wine in Oliver-Osoyoos, British Columbia
A short flight from Seattle (and I mean less than an hour) brings you to where sagebrush-dotted hillsides meet the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation: British Columbia’s self-proclaimed “wine capital of Canada.” With 120 wineries throughout the...
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Sip Magazine Publisher Kristin Bacon Named “Rock Star” of the Washington Wine Industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars; 2023 Rock Star Red Officially Released April 23
Seattle, WA (April 23, 2026) — Sip Magazine is proud to announce that its founder and CEO/Publisher, Kristin Bacon, has been recognized as a “Rock Star” of the Washington wine industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars (ANC). The highly anticipated 2023 Rock Star Red, a collaborative blend bearing her name, is officially released today and now available for purchase. For nearly 20 years, Alexandria Nicole Cellars has spotlighted influential leaders, tastemakers, and advocates through its Rock...
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Pear & Petal: A Festive Toast to Lunar New Year
When a celebration observed by nearly 20% of the world’s population rolls around, it deserves more than a nod — it deserves a proper cocktail. Lunar New Year marks the arrival of spring and the...
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Kulshan Brewing Company Begins Distribution of Zero to Hero NA IPA
BELLINGHAM, WA – Kulshan Brewing Company is expanding its lineup of non-alcoholic options with the distribution launch of its Zero to Hero NA IPA, alongside the introduction of additional NA offerings across its taprooms. Originally released as...
Urban Family Brewing Heads to the Revitalized Seattle Waterfront with an Ambitious New Gathering Space
On a stretch of Seattle’s newly reimagined waterfront, where ferries glide in and out of Elliott Bay and foot traffic ebbs between Pike Place Market and the piers, a familiar Ballard brewery is preparing to plant new roots. Urban Family Brewing, long known for its...
Great Notion Brewing Celebrates 10 years of Beers with Massive Anniversary Party!
PORTLAND, OR — April 2026 — Great Notion Brewing (GNB), best known for hazy IPAs, culinary-inspired tart ales and keeping beer fun, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an epic party on Saturday, June 27th. We’re talking 40+ beers on tap, a Beastie Boys tribute...
Fremont Brewing Welcomes Spring with Kush IPA and Orange & Cacao Barrel-Aged Cuvee
SEATTLE, WA – Fremont Brewing is unveiling two limited releases for the start of spring: Kush IPA (Chronic IPA), a bold and aromatic hop-forward beer, and Orange & Cacao, a layered barrel-aged cuvée that blends citrus brightness with rich chocolate depth. Kush...
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Straightaway Cocktails Adds Nora Furst as Director of Innovation
Renowned cocktail maker will lead the brand's unique farm-to-glass cocktail development PORTLAND, OR., April 14, 2026 - Straightaway Cocktails, a Portland, Oregon-based, mission-driven cocktail...
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Beloved Portland Cidery Alter Ego Rebooting Under New Female-Ownership
Just as Superman’s alter ego is Clark Kent and Peter Parker’s is Spider-Man, Alter Ego Cider was winemaker Anne Ebenreiter Hubatch’s beloved side project to Helioterra Wines. The Alter Ego Cider taproom closed amid the pandemic in 2021, and the cidery was...
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Celebrating the Down-Home Dive Bars of Corvallis
A good dive bar should check certain boxes. A jukebox is essential, as are cheap drinks and regrettable shots — usually poured out of dust-covered bottles that date back at least two presidential administrations. The bar doesn’t have to be lit by strands of...
Spring Adventures in Campbell River with Naturally Pacific Resort
New direct flight routes and wildlife experiences make it the perfect season to visit CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. (April 9th, 2026): As spring approaches on Vancouver Island’s sheltered east coast, Campbell River is ready to impress with new flight routes, wildlife and...
A Guide to Food and Wine in Oliver-Osoyoos, British Columbia
A short flight from Seattle (and I mean less than an hour) brings you to where sagebrush-dotted hillsides meet the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation: British Columbia’s self-proclaimed “wine capital of Canada.” With 120 wineries throughout the...
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A good drink tastes even better when it’s dressed to impress. The right glass, the perfect pour, a vessel that feels intentional in your hand — it all matters. This season, we’ve rounded up our...