One of the newest craft breweries in Washington is Beach Cat Brewing, located in the little coastal town of Birch Bay. Owner and head brewer Darin Hamm, like many craft makers, started out home brewing more than 20 years ago. He honed his craft in an effort to save...
Imagine you're sitting at a bar top. A novel concept these days, we know, but remember that? Now picture one that would transport you back in time, with pre-Prohibition-era vibes that would make Gatsby blush, Art Deco-inspired decor and bartenders that have...
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America. The British Columbia winery is situated on the centuries-old home of the Osoyoos Indian Band, the expansive and scenic property overlooking the Osoyoos Lake, surrounded by mountains and Sonoran...
Stavalaura Vineyards is the result of a high school horticulture project gone right. In 2003 owner Joe Leadingham, a pilot for Delta, was on a flight with Bob Morus, a fellow Delta pilot and owner of Phelps Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge. The topic of...
A visit to Heritage Restaurant + Bar in the Hollywood District of Woodinville, Washington, is like a comforting hug when you’ve had a bad day. Chef and owner Breanna Beike has created a venue where guests feel welcome from the minute they walk in the door. They’ll...
Wild Man Brewing Co. is part of the renaissance that is taking place in Raymond, a town tucked in just east of Willapa Bay on the Washington coast. Ryan Porter and his two friends, Cristian Dumitrescu and Grant Forrest, had long talked about taking their beer,...
In the past 15 years, Dean Howes of Vagabond Brewing has lived a crazy life full of adventures most people can only imagine. Marine Corps combat veterans, Howes and two friends, James Cardwell and Alvin Klausen, traveled the world after a decade serving their...
If you wanted to list an ideal Bachelor’s degree for a winemaker, look no further than Josh Stottlemyer’s BS in Chemistry and Geology from the University of Minnesota. After a successful career in web development and internet marketing, Stottlemyer attended the...
Manson, Washington, is a cute hamlet nestled on the shores of Lake Chelan. Although mainly known for summer vacations on the lake, Manson has become a wine destination worth checking out. There are more than 18 wineries and tasting rooms in the area, stretching...
In the male-dominated beer business, the Pink Boots Society (PBS) is a sudsy oasis where women can go to receive support, mentorship and education to succeed in the industry. With chapters all over the United States, including several in the Pacific Northwest, the...
