I’m so excited to attend the first annual Warehouse Wineries Harvest Festival here in Woodinville, Washington this weekend. (September 30, between 12 pm and 5 pm). Winemakers will be giving production facility tours, wineries will be pouring wines, there are food trucks, live music, and even some harvest games. (I’m game!) You don’t need a ticket to attend – just ...

I was hunting for a new bistro/brewery and was so happy to find Airways Brewing bistro and beer garden! This brewery offers a selection of its own brews and guest brews from several other PNW breweries. I love it when I find a winery or brewery that makes the choice to not only serve their own beer and wine but ...

If you are looking for a fun and cozy wine and whiskey bar in South Puget Sound, you will want to visit the Browne Family Vineyards tasting room.  The tasting room is in the charming Proctor District in Tacoma’s north end, next to Cactus Restaurant and close to the Metropolitan Market. Don’t you love this chic bar with the mural ...

Auction of Washington Wines celebrates the Washington Wine industry and community via an annual series of events every August. This month, or WAugust as it is commonly referred to, we in the PNW celebrate the industry all month long. It is perfect to have the auction events to kick things off. Since its inception in 1988, auction events have raised ...

We recently visited Chateau Ste Michelle to try their new Brunch Box experience and we loved it! This is a Saturday/Sunday-only experience that is reservation only. It was a delicious and fun experience at Washington State’s oldest winery and we would love to go back with more friends and family. You can view all of Chateau Ste Michelle winery experiences, ...

Thursdays are a special day in the Hollywood District here in Woodinville. There are quite a few open places, and it tends to be a little quieter. This is the perfect day to get to know your hosts, relax, sip, and truly enjoy the atmosphere! One of the best things about going to the Hollywood District on a Thursday is ...

Even though I have lived in Seattle all my life, I hardly go to Pike Place Market downtown. Typically, it is packed with tourists from outside Washington State. Quite frankly, I tend to avoid the area altogether. That is until I learned about White Heron Cellars inside Pike Place Market’s DownUnder. You have to walk passed the primary market down ...

Before we ventured off to the annual Rosé Festival, Jen and I wanted to eat some Southwest food at Cactus! This restaurant is located close to the Kirkland waterfront and parallel to Downtown Kirkland’s Main Street. By 3 pm the outdoor patio at Cactus was already full! We opted to sit inside where there was air-conditioning. We were famished and ...

About two months ago I went with a friend to Long Shadows at their previous tasting room. We had such a good time and they had a phenomenal flight of wines! At the time, I had no idea that they were in the process of moving to a new location in Woodinville. Finally, Jen and I had the opportunity to ...

Brian Carter Cellars has opened their Woodin Creek Village, located in Woodinville, Washington. We are thrilled that they now have a bistro! Check out the food pairing menu, here. Brian Carter is traditionally known for his European-style blends that cover the following categories: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Spanish-style, and Portuguese style in both red and white wines. We were excited to find ...