Mason Cheung
Mason Cheung is a freelance journalist specializing in Pacific Northwest food, drink, music and art coverage. He resides in Bellingham, Wash., where he is a senior at Western Washington University and enjoys the local beer. He's worked as a reporter covering the local lifestyle, as well as the features and online editor for the university's award-winning student newspaper, The Western Front.

Okanagan Summer Wine & Food Festival

Many people from out of town have told me one of the most wondrous things we have here in the Pacific Northwest is our unmatched boundless view of the mountains. While hikes can be quite the ordeal, the goal is always about making it to the top for a prized view above...

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Ninkasi Brewing Company Radiant Ale

From the great Ninkasi Brewing Company comes a refreshing Northwest pale ale for the summer sun. But unlike other citrusy summer ales, this one stands out with floral and earthy notes. Amber in color with a light sweetness, a bitter zing and a clean finish, this is a...

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Bringing in fall at the Sun Valley Harvest Festival

If all dogs go to heaven, then all foodies should go to Sun Valley, Idaho for the region’s top-notch food and wine showcase. Spend the last weekend of summer in this beautiful resort city celebrating food, wine and the first day of fall, Sept. 19–22. Moving into its...

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Toast of the Cascades

Sweeping views of the Cascade Mountain Range, music from Grammy Award-winning artists and a sea of Northwest wines to sip from; you've just hit the jackpot. Rolling back into the Snoqualmie Casino for another evening of entertainment is Toast of the Cascades on Aug....

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Honey Moon’s CiderHead

Tucked away in an alleyway in Bellingham, Wash. is Honey Moon. Known for their locally crafted varieties of mead, Honey Moon’s CiderHead is a refreshing addition to their catalog for the warm weather. This cider is made from Honey Crisp apples provided by the nearby...

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LivingSocial Beerfest hits the road

When Netflix wanted to make their own content, they did. When Google wanted to be more than just search engine, they offered more features. Now LivingSocial is going out and doing their thing, one of which is a good ol’ fashioned Beerfest. The online deal-selling...

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Evolution Fresh’s Sweet Greens With Lemon

Starbucks Coffee Company’s juice partner, Evolution Fresh, delivers cold-pressed, fresh and nutritional beverages. The cold-pressed process allows for all the nutrients from the fruit or vegetables used to end up where they’re supposed to – in you. Their Sweet Greens...

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Odin Brewing Freya’s Gold

With the motto like, “Great beer designed with great food in mind,“ Odin Brewing Company’s Freya’s Gold ale does just that. At their newly opened Asgard Tavern tasting room in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood guests can expect to see periodic events where the brewery...

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Fish ‘N’ Sips at the Naramata Bench Summer Tailgate Party

When I think of summer days in the 70’s, Led Zeppelin is playing from a car somewhere by a lake on a warm day while a keg is being rolled out and people begin to gather. Whether this actually ever happened or it’s the result of too much “That 70’s Show” and “Dazed and...

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