When Kristof Farms said goodbye to Connie, its beloved Kuvasz and longtime “Chief Security Officer,” the loss was felt well beyond the farm. For 10 years, Connie patrolled the property, kept watch over vineyard visitors and wildlife, and warmly greeted guests who...
Start your adventure before you arrive with a slate of regional craft beverages aboard trains, planes and ferries The Pacific Northwest has always celebrated a strong sense of place. That connection to local agriculture and craftsmanship doesn’t stop at wineries,...
Summer in the Pacific Northwest means one thing above all else: outdoor music. From the basalt cliffs framing the Gorge Amphitheatre to the wooded hills of Pendarvis Farm, the region’s festival season has become just as much about what’s in your cup as what’s on...
Before the Super Bowl took place last month, Portland-based Columbia Sportswear and Breakside Brewery joined forces for a feculent take on the well-worn woodsmen quip, “Does a bear sh*t in the woods?” In a move too prurient for even Portlandia, Columbia and Breakside...
Port wines (often just called Port) bring to mind that warm, slow sip in front of the fire after a good meal or perhaps after a day hitting the slopes. While people tend to serve Port as a solo sipper, it also pairs well with chocolate and cheese – including blue...
As reported by The Seattle Times, 22 Seattle-based restaurants closed in 2025 including the Pike Pub and Pike Fish Bar. While many Seattleites and tourists to the Emerald City may have fond memories of these venerable establishments, both located in Pike Place Market...
While Portland’s brewpubs have long been known for craft burgers and classic pub fare, a growing number of breweries and a handful of cideries are now turning out pizzas that pair seamlessly with their beer and cider lineups. Here are 11 fan favorites to keep you...
Washington is well-known for creating an atmosphere where the state’s breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries can focus not only on creating great products, but doing so while utilizing cutting-edge sustainable initiatives. “Known for its ambitious policies on...
According to Jason Parker, president and co-founder of Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling, an elevated slushie achieves just the right balance of sugar and base alcohol, combined with natural ingredients like lemon juice and fruit purées, to reach a Brix level of...
According to Angela Taylor, founder and owner of EFESTĒ, “when it comes to canned wines versus the traditional bottle you’re looking at convenience, portability and, especially these days, affordability.” The latter point, Taylor stresses, is key. “I want wines to be...
