“Philanthropy isn’t something we do alongside our business — it’s at the heart of our business,” says Cameron James, general manager at Tinte Cellars. This isn’t what you expect to hear from a winery. You expect deep dives in grape selection and swooning about...
Sometimes you just want to get in the car and go. Pack a bag with enough clothes for a long weekend and hit the road for an adventure. But you’ve done Walla Walla and the Oregon coast. You’ve done Portland, Seattle and both Vancouvers. Now where? Head north, my...
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? Bad...
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 convinced...
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’ 55th...
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 drinking...
