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 once known primarily for its sawmills and strawberries. Bainbridge is...
Encompassing a beautiful stretch of Willamette River waterfront, bustling downtown streets and grand Union Station, Portland Old Town Chinatown is Amtrak train-accessible and eminently walkable. And it’s easier than ever to stay and play here thanks to the recent...
For many Americans, fall is the time of year when cider comes to mind, and into their glass. Here at Sip Northwest, we are firm believers that any time is cider time, and to help expand your cider-mind, we've compiled a list of glassware worthy of your cider, seasonal...
Northwest real estate prices are painfully high and rising, so many savvy winemakers combat the problem by joining forces: sharing space, pouring wines alongside one another, even taking turns with equipment. That’s good news for adventurous drinkers short on time, as...
Natural wine isn’t yet a household term, but among wine enthusiasts it’s made its mark. The philosophy conjures positive notions of sustainability, terroir, history and uniqueness, as well as negative associations with inexperience, spoilage and dogma. Though there is...
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is livelier than my partner and I expected from a city of only 85,000, with government workers and tourists ferrying or sea-planing in to sustain a staggering number of excellent restaurants, breweries and attractions in a...
Sake, Japan’s national beverage, has a centuries-long history and a wonderfully complex nature, but it’s only in the past few decades that it’s gained a foothold in America, raised up alongside sushi culture and even produced by a handful of local makers. Though it’s...
