Let’s debunk the #1 sparkling wine myth right off the bat, shall we? Sparkling wine is not only for special occasions. You do not need to save the good bottles for when you get that promotion or your kid graduates high school or you win the lottery (This last one?...
When my brother and I were little and staying the weekend with my Grammie Stewart, she would sometimes drive us “downtown” for the afternoon. That’s downtown Edmonds, not downtown Seattle, God forbid. We’d eat lunch at one of the diners lining Main Street, her with...
Kenyan émigré, entrepreneur and activist Nelly Some (pronounced so-may) sees opportunity everywhere. After more than 20 years in the U.S. and founding several successful businesses, Nelly has turned her focus and particular palate to food and wine, opening Nelly’s...
I used to think of Ellensburg, Washington, as a place to stretch my legs, refuel and groan about how many more hours it was going to be reaching the Tri-Cities, Walla Walla or wherever eastward I was heading. Not anymore. A recent 24 hours in Ellensburg has...
Capital Call Vintners may be the new kid on the Walla Walla block, but the partnership behind this winery has decades of experience. Alan Busacca — soil scientist, geologist and viticultural consultant — and Steve Bruere — President of Peoples Company, life-long...
Woven Seafood & Chophouse is that magical kind of restaurant that is just about perfect for nearly every occasion. Whether you want to catch up with a group of old friends, snuggle with your love interest, watch the big game, or celebrate your grandparents’...
With an eye to the expanding population in South Puget Sound, wineries from around the state are opening tasting rooms in a new urban mecca — Tacoma. With more people moving to this growing city with still affordable (and cute!) neighborhoods, the appetite and...
Across the Northwest, the sun is out and bar patrons want a warm spot to relax with friends in the fresh air and enjoy our gorgeous sunny months. Want a glass of bubbles? Summery cocktail? Cold, crisp beer? We’ve got options for you. Settle into the outdoor...
Word is spreading about the excellence of Idaho wines. Located on the Washington-Idaho border along the Snake and Clearwater rivers, the Lewis Clark Valley, established in 2016 and one of three AVAs in Idaho, is a hidden gem on the verge of being a sought-after...
A story problem for wine lovers: If you have one day in Woodinville, Washington, for wine tasting and 130+ wineries from which to choose; and those wineries open their doors between 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and close between 5-8 p.m., and X wineries are open five days a...
