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.

Leavenworth Kicks Off Summer on June 1

Summer Livin' in Leavenworth Greetings, from Leavenworth! The folks in Washington’s Bavarian-themed retreat are prepping for a mountainous day of bikes, beers, wine and shopping. Both occurring on June 1, the 16th Annual Bavarian Bike and Brews Festival, and the...

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Winesharing for the Winecaring

Vancouver sommelier launches the city's first custom-production winery Wine lovers, you’ve had that dream – the one where you’re pouring yourself the first glass of wine you’ve just spent months making. But at some point you will be rudely awoken and forced to go...

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11th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards

Awarding the best brew of Canada Roll out the red carpets, shine the trophies and dawn your best for this beer bash. Coming to the west coast for the first time ever is the 11th annual Canadian Brewing Awards. From May 9-11, beer lovers throughout Canada will unite...

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SipFest: A Barn Bash in Issaquah

Barnyard beverages at SipFest With all the sunny weather spreading it’s way through the Pacific Northwest lately, grills are firing up, cold drinks are being poured and social gatherings are moving outside. Hopefully this weather will stick around just long enough...

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WhiskeyFest Northwest Returns to Portland

Bring out the Whiskey! Roll out the barrels and get ready for a good ol’ fashioned whiskey shindig. Portland is once again rounding up the entire family from bourbon, scotch and rye to mixed flavors at WhiskeyFest Northwest. On May 11, Portland’s Pearl District...

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Seattle Beer Week: May 9—19

The original city-wide beer week returns to Seattle. by Mason Cheung Since the dawn of microbreweries in the U.S., there was Seattle. This brewing mecca knew it had world-renowned beer worth celebrating. So when the idea of hosting a week to honor the city’s brewed...

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