Food and Drink
Spending a Day in Mount Vernon, Washington
Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located 60 miles north of Seattle. Most visitors know Mount Vernon as home of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held annually…
Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg
Ellensburg, Washington, is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and is one of the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest. Located east of the Cascade Mountain Range off Interstate 90,…
Spending a Day in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood
One of my favorite aspects of living in the Seattle area is all of the different experiences you are surrounded with. The Green Lake neighborhood is just north of downtown…
Must-Visit Breweries in Clark County
Cool, industrial taprooms, tart and tangy sours and all variations of India pale ales can be found in the many breweries of Clark County, Washington. Situated just north of Portland,…
Top Spots for a Taste of Asia in Northgate
It’s no secret that Seattle has a thriving international district. With hubs like Uwajimaya centrally located downtown, and a teriyaki stand or sushi joint on nearly every corner, the city…
Visiting Roast House Coffee in Spokane
It’s impossible to talk about Spokane’s thriving coffee scene without mentioning one of the best local roasters in town, Roast House Coffee. When owner Deborah Di Bernardo started the company,…
Must-Visit Breweries in the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities is famous for wine, for rippling rows of golden wheat, for three rolling rivers that swiftly merge into one and for the kaleidoscope of color each time the…
Visiting Vinny’s Bakery, Café & Bistro in Pasco
Driving into downtown Pasco, across the iconic beams of the Cable Bridge and within the colorful and dynamic streets of a bustling community, a giant rose bursts from an exterior…
Top Five Cozy Vancouver Coffee Shops
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know we pride ourselves on our coffee. With months of gloomy, cloudy weather, that little caffeine boost is usually necessary to keep…
Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven
Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched atop a hillside sloping gently toward Bellingham Bay, the historic district packs shops, eateries and bars into several square blocks…
Must-Visit Yakima Valley Food Trucks
It’s taken a long time for the food truck scene to come to fruition in the Yakima Valley. But right now, it’s fair to say, the food truck frenzy is…
Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham
Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham is best known for its natural scenery, outdoor recreation and world-class beer scene. And you don’t even have to leave…
