Portland, Oregon has quickly become known for its thriving culinary scene, which includes of lots of delicious desserts. While everyone’s idea of what makes a perfect dessert is different, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the top 5 places to find the best desserts in Portland. Voodoo Doughnuts Likely the most … Read more
If you love the Pacific Northwest then Vancouver, BC is probably placed high up on your hit list of places to visit. In fact, chances are good that you have already been there. Maybe you even live in this stunning city as I did myself. If so then you likely already know that it’s a … Read more
Kelowna is a lively city in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country and is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. Whether you want adventure, relaxation, shopping, nightlife or world-class food and drink there is never a shortage of things to do in Kelowna. I lived in Kelowna for a couple of years in … Read more
The wine region of British Columbia is overflowing with world class wineries, so in order to set yourself up for successful wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley it’s vital to have a plan. Our very own Vancouver BC beer and wine aficionado, James Miziolek, has agreed to share his secrets to help ensure your success. … Read more
As the BC craft beer revolution continues to take shape there are changes daily here on the Vancouver breweries scene and new players are continually joining the game. The words “family” & “community” have come rolling off the tongue of almost every new craft brewery partner I’ve spoken to. Upon conception, each new brewery comes … Read more
In anticipation of the arrival of our fun and sexy uKeg pressurized growler from GrowlerWerks, we decided to plan a Pacific Northwest road trip from Seattle to San Francisco and back, focusing on great craft beer breweries. The near circular route we came up goes through vibrant cities, charming towns, National Parks and forests and … Read more
Tertulia Cellars began to produce terroir-driven wines in the Walla Walla Valley in 2005. It is located in the beautiful south side region near other local wineries such as Northstar and Pepper Bridge. This area has some of the best vistas in the valley and the winery is surrounded by Tertulia’s Whistling Hills Estate Vineyard … Read more
In the midst of swirling and slurping, it’s easy to forget that wine is a major industry in Washington. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite Washington wine (and share what it is in the comments), and have a good time with the fun Washington wine facts. Washington is home to over 900 wineries, … Read more
I’ve always loved wineries that are off the beaten path because they usually have the best surprises. In the case of Spofford Station Vineyard, however, the path is truly beaten. This is thanks to 20 Mule Teams that originally hauled grain from its Milton-Freewater location in Oregon to Walla Walla before being shipped on barges … Read more
Seattle, Washington is a craft beer lover’s and foodies paradise, so why not combine the two? We decided to do just that and had so much fun we just had to share it with our fellow fans of brews and bites. We have created a delicious Seattle Beer Tasting Tour which includes suggestions for beer … Read more