Whenever I have out of town guests staying with me here in my Woodinville home, I take them to The Commons for a meal. Everyone is always enamored with the decor, enjoys the food and good service, and says they wish they had a restaurant this good near their own homes too! So when my sister Mariel came to visit back ...
Cascadian Outfitters wine in a can – great for backyard Memorial Day celebrations, picnics, camping and backpacking. Patterson Cellars is hosting Grapes & Grooves, with live music on the patio Friday and Saturday. Woodhouse is presenting Pours on the Patio Saturday and Sunday, and is open Monday from noon to 5pm. Chateau Ste. Michelle has live music and food ...
Let me start this post out with an admission that last year I was unable to attend DeLille Cellar’s Spring Barrel event, and I was so disappointed that I have had this year’s release on my calendar since November! I am so glad that Carrie and I had the opportunity to attend this fabulous event. On Sunday afternoon, my fiancé ...
For my sister Mariel’s second-ever Woodinville wine tasting experience, we decided to treat her to an afternoon at Alexandria Nicole Cellars in the Hollywood District. Mariel prefers white wines, so we thought this would be a nice place to let her sample a variety of regional Washington whites. Inside, we met the fabulous Mae Olivia, and our lives will never ...
During our mad dash to stop in and say hi at as many Hollywood District tasting rooms here in Woodinville as possible last week, my friend John and I took a few minutes to explore the beautiful landscaping over at the Hollywood Schoolhouse. The wisteria, blooming near the historic Derby water tower, is simply stunning. If you have a chance ...
Recently I brought my friend John from Wenatchee into the Woodinville Bookwalter Winery tasting room so he could check it out. A group of realtors was having an event outdoors, and a couple customers were tasting wine. It’s always nice to see Rochelle, and I was delighted to see that the Bookwalter winemaker happened to be in town that day ...
Recently Jen and I met up so she could experience the new Heritage Restaurant + Bar in the old Mazatlan space in Woodinville’s Hollywood District. I’d eaten here before with my friend Rebecca, and was glad to be back. The hostess is so welcoming, and you often run into the chef/owner who takes the time to stop by and say ...
I had a houseguest visiting this week, my friend John from Wenatchee. With all the running around we did exploring Woodinville during his time here, and trying to work a bit at night while my boyfriend entertained our guest, doing extra laundry and cleaning to be a good hostess.. I was tired out and not in the mood to cook! ...
My friend John and I stopped by the Obelisco Estate tasting room at the Apple Farm Village recently. I wanted to taste and pick up a bottle of their Rosé, and see what was on their current tasting menu lineup and events calendar. Obelisco’s live music starts on Saturday nights at 4:30 pm. Upcoming musicians include Spencer Coffman, Jason and Abraham ...
My friend John from Wenatchee and I were out exploring Woodinville’s wine tasting rooms yesterday. It occurred to me that it had been a few months since I’d stopped by to visit Annie at Efeste, and I hadn’t picked up a bottle of their Rosé yet either! Annie poured me a taste of the Rosé to enjoy while she packaged up ...