Shen Zen Tea, hailing from Olympia, makes it easy to “Discover the Spirit of Tea” via cultural immersion and a Chinese-inspired background. Crafting kombucha, artisan syrups, bath infusions and chai tea, the tea geniuses behind Shen Zen are inspiring tea admirers...
Those who live in rainy territories aren’t picky when it comes to getaways. But as full-fledged heat-infused vacays aren’t always an option, we know wine tasting can be just as satisfyingly warm—especially when "island" becomes part of the equation. Even though we...
Torii Mor Winery, named to evoke an image of a “beautiful gate to the earth,” specializes in handcrafting elegant and refined Pinot Noir that echoes the spirit of its Burgundy ancestry and earthy namesake. The wines can be found in two tasting locations:...
Headlined by a cider-loving couple—one Oregon-raised, the other reigning from the apple-centric Somerset region of England—the birth of the Portland Cider Co. in 2012 was an exceptionally natural affair. Befitting this foundation is an array of English-style hard...
Founded in 2006, Eaglemount Wine and Cider is just shy of celebrating its first decade of award-winning wines and hard ciders. However, the winery’s history extends beyond the 21st, and even the 20th, century—it is located on an original 1883 homestead on...
In 1621, the first Thanksgiving and harvest blessing was shared in what is now the United States. Since then, the holiday has been about celebrating our roots, while uniting in our cultural values despite our individual differences. In 1965, David Lett planted the...
Stepping into Fremont’s gothic-style Brouwer’s Café is like walking into Game of Thrones or a Shakespearean play—but in real time. If you replace the drama and tragedy with beer and whiskey, that is. Once your eyes adjust to the dim yet tranquil lighting, the first...
Chainline Brewing Co. just opened its doors in 2015, new to the Kirkland, Washington scene. With the fresh brewery comes an equally fresh attitude, as it’s built directly alongside the city’s bicycle corridor, inspired by the lifestyle of venturesome Pacific...
Willamette Valley’s ¡Salud! is exactly what you might think: a celebration and toast to good health. Of course, an effective toast calls for something to toast with, so naturally, the healthcare-devoted event takes place in the form of a Pinot Noir auction. A...
Locus Wines was established on the foundation of creating wines that truly embody the spirit of the grapes’ native environments. Currently, the Seattle winery's focus lies in Washington state, but Oregon, Idaho and California are also on the production radar. This...
