Fondly referred to as the “Palm Springs of Washington”, Yakima Valley gets over 300 days of sun a year. Which makes it no surprise that the area is rich in hops, grapes, and produce (over 1,000 varieties of produce are grown here). There are over 120 wineries in this region, making it a perfect weekend…
The Kitchen at Abeja is Open and Serving Spectacular Five and Seven-Course Tasting Menus
It’s no surprise that Abeja Winery and Inn‘s newly opened The Kitchen at Abeja is absolutely magnificent. Located in their beautiful tasting room on their 38-acre farmstead property, the five and seven-course tasting experiences that Chef Elodie Li is serving will make you go weak at the knees. A native of Kirkland, Washington, Chef Li…
A Running List of the Best Places to Eat in Walla Walla (from a Local)
We have been in Walla Walla for almost a year now (really?! has it been that long?) and we’ve done our best to eat our way through this little wine town in the southeastern corner of Washington. COVID didn’t make it easy, but we’ve managed to dine almost everywhere and we’ve documented almost all of…
I Tried (Almost) Everything at 7908 Aspen (and it was Utterly Delicious)
A couple of months ago, my dad and I decided we were going to meet up in Denver for Father’s Day to go to a Rockie’s game, drink some whiskey (him) and champagne (me) and eat a lot of good food. As we started making our plans, I realized how close to Aspen I was…
Rotie Cellars Paella Wine Dinner with Jim German
Last evening, I had the esteemed pleasure of being a guest at Rotie Cellar’s Paella Dinner with Jim German. If you don’t know, Jim is a bit of a legend in Seattle; he worked behind the bar for many years at many notable restaurants such as Cafe Campagna, Il Bistro, and Place Pigalle. (His time…
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Things I’ll Be Eating in Seattle for the Rest of Summer
All the Salmon Sushi at Nijo Fresh Berries from Pike Place Market The Little Summer Heirloom Panzanella Salad at Von's 1000Spirits Fresh Dungeness Crab and Sparkling Rosé at Place Pigalle Oysters & White Wine at Taylor Shellfish ...