Mark Stock

Low Brow Pairings, Elevated Results

Sometimes, you don’t want to put too much effort into party favors. That doesn’t mean they can’t taste great. Sure, caviar and bubbly, or smoked salmon and Pinot Noir, are ideal pairings. But you can conjure up almost the same level of pairing power with far less...

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Moscow in the Off Season

When school is in session, Moscow, Idaho, touts all the merits of a good college town. The place is buzzing with activity, a stimulating environment of bright and eager minds shuffling in and out of cafes, classrooms and the like. And while we love this brand of...

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Idaho: The Beer Basket

Idaho has long been tied to a vast potato crop. But the state grows way more than that, especially for eager craft brewers. With a diversity of climates and topography, Idaho has everything beer could ask for, from towering hop farms and golden fields of wheat to...

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Where to Drink in Wallace, Idaho

There’s a little former mining town in northern Idaho by the name of Wallace. You may know it from its starring role as the charming backdrop of the 1997 disaster film, Dante’s Peak. But it’s way more than a picturesque town nestled in some rugged topography. The...

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The Martian: Idaho Edition

Forget rocket fuel — Idaho’s boldest beers, wines and spirits are the real interstellar experience The rich and famous don’t know what they’re doing. While celebs and moneyed individuals increasingly opt to visit outer space via expensive private rocket ships, the...

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Bellingham: An Epicurean Epicenter

Bathed in the familiar ocean blues and forest greens of the region, Bellingham, Washington is the epitome of the Pacific Northwest. The seaside town touts world-class arts and culture,  food, waterfalls, and maritime culture, all portioned out perfectly to the...

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Never Thirsty in Oak Bay

There’s a certain buzz to Oak Bay, the small British Columbian town on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Gazing at the San Juan Islands through the Haro Strait, the charming berg is a seaside wonder filled with friendly cafes, boutiques and eateries. Beaming with...

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Chelan: Plenty to Drink in the High Desert

Lake Chelan is a lot of things. The small central Washington town is a fertile green dot on the high desert map, full of friendly faces and stunning views. It’s where outdoors lovers rejoice, taking advantage of the pristine and narrow lake that carves through the...

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What is ‘Bottled in Bond’?

When you raise a glass of whiskey with this distinction, know what you are getting Whiskey has its own language. From traits like overproof to mash bill, there’s a lot to keep track of along the quest to know precisely what’s in your glass. “Bottled in bond” is one of...

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