Kiana Pontrelli

5 Themed Stops for Your Next Bar Hop

Everyone has their comfy, go-to bar, but if you're looking to spice up your Saturday night crawl, check out one of these unique themed lounges around the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're into horror, vinyl records or 90s crime dramas, there is sure to be the right...

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6 Power Grapes of Washington

Washington is home to over 70 different grape varieties and thousands of acres of lush vineyards. 64 percent of these varieties make up those bold reds, while the remaining 34 percent are whites. Whether at the edge of the Cascades in the vast Columbia Valley or in...

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5 Canned Wines for Packing In and Out

See that big glowing ball in the sky? OK, don't look too closely but that's the sun, and she's here to make your life better, starting now — and wine only helps that cause. Take advantage of these rare sunny days with the great outdoors, and wines built to make that...

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The Fruit Roots of Christine Walter at Bauman’s Cider

As a kid growing up on her family’s farm about 35 miles southwest of Portland, Oregon, Christine Walter never expected to go back to working there. "As you can imagine, at the time, you have very little appreciation for the fact that all your city friends are playing...

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7 Breweries Branching into Cider

Cider has been seeing its revolution and, understandably, beer might be getting a little jealous. While the whole nation is feeling this trend, the Pacific Northwest, and its legions of craft beverage lovers, is taking the hardest hit — for the better. In Washington...

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5 Creative Carriers for PNW Bevvies

Need to get that beer on the move? Take your drink to-go with a few creative carriers, whether you want a frosty one on the slopes, need an easier way to lug home a six-pack on your bike or a subtle way to hide a bottle of wine in your bag. Try out theses gems and...

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Recipe: Shout Skål with the Norski Cocktail

Swedes aren’t typically known for their lively song and dance, but when it comes to aquavit, you might be exhausting those vocal chords all night, as this spirit is usually paired with a drinking song. The Norski, if you can’t tell by the name, is a cocktail full of...

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But First, 6 Coffee-Infused Bevvies

From stouts to spirits, there’s nothing like the rich smell of coffee and a spike of booze to wake you up. The coffee enthusiasts who like to spend time reading about the latest coffees on sites such as thefullmooncafe.com may not be too familiar with adding alcohol...

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