Erin James
Erin James has been a long-time freelance writer and editor in the greater Seattle area, with a focus on lifestyle writing. As one of the pioneering journalists for WINO Magazine when it first printed in 2007, James has since been published in more than a dozen regional and national publications, including, of course, Sip Northwest. She is also the editor-in-chief of sister magazine CIDERCRAFT and the upcoming Sip's Wine Guide: British Columbia, as well as the author of "CIDERCRAFT: Discover the Distinctive Flavors and the Vibrant World of North American Hard Cider," published by Storey Publishing in August 2017. Email her at editor@sipnorthwest.com.

Cocktail Recipe: Thai Ice Tea Boozy Poptail

Soi takes Westerners thoughts on Thai food next-level. The Capitol Hill, Seattle, restaurant and bar focuses on food from Issan, the northeastern region of Thailand, though its intriguing and inviting menu carries guests throughout various culinary regions of the...

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Cocktail Recipe: Goldfinch Tavern’s Berry Mimosajito

Last summer, Seattle bartender Wesley Johnston took a trip to Lopez Island, finding cocktail inspiration in the assortment of ice creams and sorbets at Lopez Island Creamery. "I was captivated by their selection, and particularly loved the creativity and freshness of...

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Recipe: White Wine-Perfected Dungeness Crab Dip

Chef Kayla Dhaliwall has been wearing her white coat and wielding a kitchen knife for the last 13 years, working in everything from fine dining and catering to cheffing for a TV show and competing as a contestant on Top Chef Canada. Today, she calls the kitchen of The...

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The Future of Washington Wine 2.0

Back for the second part of this two-part series, Washington grape growers and winemakers look into their crystal balls to predict the future for wine in the state, all in honor of Washington Wine Month in August. Last week, we chatted about what these pros think is...

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How to do Portland’s East Burnside Right

East Burnside Street, a major thoroughfare that runs through the Kerns neighborhood, is chock-full of eats, drinks, shops and inspiration that fueled Portland-native Matt Groening in creating “The Simpsons.” (The oft-evil and always wealthy Mr. Burns was named after...

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The Future of Washington Wine

If you drink wine from Washington state, you might know August is Washington Wine Month. Not to be confused with Taste Washington Wine Month in March, August has had the official seal as the month since 1998, signed in by former Washington state Governor Gary Locke....

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Cocktail Recipe: The Med for a Crowd

Picture this: you’re drinking a (seemingly) bottomless, watermelon-infused cocktail in the Greek Islands. Maybe on Chios, the fifth largest of the Greek Islands found in the Aegean Sea, best known for its export of mastic gum, the base for the Greek spirit of Mastiha....

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Recipe: Salmon with Strawberry-Wine Sauce

At Seattle-based PCC Community Markets, chef Lynne Vea designs seasonal and healthful recipes for shoppers to curate in store and recreate at home. As the local grocery chain’s culinary innovation specialist and a graduate of the Executive Chef Program at Le...

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Cocktail Recipe: Bar Miranda’s Rabbit Food

Like most Northwesterners in spring, we’re pretty tired of the rain. Tucked into the mezzanine level of the Portland Food Hall downtown, Bar Miranda is the sensory vacation we’ve been craving. The tropical, South American-influenced bar calls upon the warm, happy...

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