Taste

This wine and foodie event hosted by the Tulalip Resort Casino takes a quantum leap forward for the fourth year in a row November 23, 2012 – The crew at the Tulalip Resort Casino has once again woven their visionary magic into the annual Taste of Tulalip, a celebration of wine, food and tradition held on November 9 and 10, 2012. For the fourth consecutive year organizers … [Read more...] about Taste of Tulalip in 2012 Dazzles The Senses

Grab a front row seat in the kitchen for a show stopping meal at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla Studded with wineries and bistros, Walla Walla’s historic brick-lined downtown was recently named one of America’s Top 10 Great Neighborhoods. Among its crowning foodie glories is The Chef’s Table—a hip, fun, deliciously decadent dining experience staged in the … [Read more...] about The Chef’s Table at The Marcus Whitman Hotel

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grape yeast, the Pane Francese Loaf is a wine-friendly collaboration between Hightower Cellars and Seattle's Macrina Bakery Breadmakers and winemakers have enjoyed an intimate relationship with yeast for thousands of years. In early winemaking, wild natural yeasts found on the grape skins fed on the sugars of the juice, converting it into … [Read more...] about Bread & Wine: Macrina Bakery & Hightower Cellars

Kestrel Vintners assembles team of notable chefs for a celebration of food and wine in a Yakima Valley estate vineyard Article and photographs by John & Adean Vitale It's not very often one gets to partake in a wine and food event on a scale larger than life, but in the case of Kestrel Vintners first ever slow food Italian dinner in the vineyard, it was even … [Read more...] about Italian Feast In The Vineyard Inspired By Hollywood’s ‘The Big Night’

A cooking class at La Maison offers hands-on fun in the kitchen, a chance to try new artisan wines, and a full course meal to boot.   Click here to view the article as it appeared in the Winter 2011 issue. La Maison's grand kitchen could be the setting for Julia Child’s television cooking show, “The French Chef.”  The traditional French country-style farmhouse sits on … [Read more...] about Get Cooking at La Maison

An interview with the multi-talented winemaker and artist, Tim Stevens, to explore the primal connection between art and wine The label on the bottle can reveal a lot about the wine inside.  At Stevens Winery in Woodinville however, you won’t find any tasting notes on the bottles.  Here the labels reveal a glimpse into the heart and soul of Rennaisance man Tim … [Read more...] about An Artistic Thought

Rivaling the famed bistros of Napa, Wine O'Clock Wine Bar serves up fresh seasonal dishes paired with Bunnell Family Cellar wines Tucked away and around the corner on Cabernet Court in the heart of Prosser’s Vintner’s Village, Wine O’Clock Wine Bar combines the charm of old-world cafes of Provence with the amenities of contemporary bistros found in Napa. The décor … [Read more...] about Time For Wine

The growing popularity of red wine and chocolate pairings has been a northwest tradition in Washington State for years, where Red Wine & Chocolate has become an annual event celebrated on weekends in February, from the Yakima Valley to Wenatchee to Lake Chelan Valley. … [Read more...] about 7 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Techniques From The Experts

Cabernet chocolate-covered cherries and handmade delicacies from Chukar Cherries pair excellently with a wide range of wines, making them the perfect match for any festive occasion Click here to view this feature article as it appeared in the pages of the Winter 2010/2011 issue. For Chukar Cherries founder and CEO Pamela Montgomery, success hasn’t always tasted … [Read more...] about Sweet and Savory Pairings

If you haven’t tried Cougar Gold cheese, you're in for a real treat—this aged cheddar is a satisfying and versatile companion to a wealth of wines Click here for simple recipes using Cougar Gold Cheese, featured in the Fall 2010 issue of Tasting Room Magazine. Wine and cheese are meant to go together.  Another natural pairing, it seems, is for an academic institution … [Read more...] about Go For The Gold

Good food and local wines flow everyday at Russell’s Restaurant & Bar, a place with deep ties to a hub of wineries in nearby Woodinville Barely a mile beyond the dense winery districts of Woodinville is an oasis in the midst of fast food chains and freeway interchanges.  For years, locals have been pouring in to Russell's Restaurant and Bar in the eastside community of … [Read more...] about Russell’s Restaurant: Of Wine and Legends

Chef Tom Douglas and his wife, Jackie Cross, bring a taste of their Prosser farm to Seattle diners With six restaurants, private event space and catering operations, Tom Douglas and his wife, Jackie Cross, oversee a staff of hundreds that collectively feeds about 2,500 people each day.  They’re powerhouse managers, planners and multi-taskers, which has gotten them far in … [Read more...] about On The Farm With Chef Tom Douglas