Ever wonder what happened to the milkman who delivered the daily source of calcium to the neighborhood? Us too. It seems that with the rise of CSA boxes and popularity of locally produced, artisan products, the milkman would still have a place in this hyper-local...
Located in the picturesque, premier area of the Columbia River Gorge, Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon, Washington focuses on session beers. The brewpub’s welcoming essence reflects off the name of the company—beer for all. Currently, there are eight beers on tap...
The rise of the female sommeliers continues as we move north to Vancouver. As our third and final installment of this series on young, female sommeliers in the Northwest, this British Columbia-based edition continues to show how more women are leading the wine...
With a mentality that coffee is conversation, Conduit Coffee off Westlake Avenue in Seattle sources its coffee ethically and sustainably from beans grown all over the world including Costa Rica, Guatemala and Kenya. Unique to the roastery and to lighten its carbon...
One of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Knudsen Vineyards is in the heart of Dundee Hills appellation. The vineyard was established in 1971 by Cal Knudsen and his wife Julia Lee, and by 1975, it became the largest vineyard in the state of Oregon. Today,...
Meet Dry Fly Distilling, the first licensed distillery in the state of Washington since Prohibition. The Spokane-based distillery has won a laundry list of awards—more than any other—in the small distillery business category, much in thanks to its Old World distilling...
The household name, Bend, Oregon's Deschutes Brewery, releases their 27th anniversary imperial porter and it’s nothing short of a rich, chocolaty, espresso brew to coat the tongue. Aromas of a moist, wooden barn emerge to fill your nose as a result of the six-month...
Move over boys, these female sommeliers are taking over a wine list near you. In the past, men have taken the lead in the sommelier field—124 men currently hold the certification of Master Sommelier within the United States versus only 23 women, according to the Court...
As marijuana policies have undergone changes in the past few years with a number of states legalizing for recreational use (Washington and Oregon included), a new purpose for cannabis has arose, one beyond the usual seen in nevada recreational dispensaries and other...
Oktoberfest isn’t the only event that marks October as beer month. More than 90 craft beers have emerged in British Columbia and the goal is to celebrate each and every one. BC Craft Beer Month returns in its fifth year to cheers for 31 days of craft beer cask nights,...
