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Visiting Kitty Cantina: Spokane’s First Cat Café

Kitty Cantina is Spokane’s first and only cat café. Its long-awaited opening took place on June 8th, 2020, having been delayed a few months due…

Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham

Anchored by classic northwest brewpubs like Boundary Bay and Chuckanut Brewery, “Brewingham” has long been a favorite Washington beer destination. Bellingham’s modern brewery boom began…

Roast House Coffee Explore Washington State

Announcing the Official Explore Washington State Coffee

We’re spilling the beans—the official Explore Washington State coffee is here! Great coffee always comes to mind when you think of Washington, whether you’re starting…

Visiting Owens Meats in Cle Elum

If you’re looking for quality fresh and smoked meats, then you have to stop at Owens Meats in Cle Elum, Washington. The meat market has…

Seattle Bars Serving Cocktails To-Go

Boy, with the way 2020 is shaping up so far, I think we could all use a drink. One of the things I miss the…

How Washington Breweries are Keeping The Beer Flowing

Cairn Brewing is a community brewery located in Kenmore. For those not familiar with the area, you’ll find the small city of Kenmore nestled between…

Explore Washington State Giveaway: Salt Blade Meats and Belly Rub Spices

Explore Washington State is working to showcase and support Washington State businesses, artists, and creators. At the same time, the Team at EWS wants to lift…

Pairing Washington Cheese, Food and Wine at Home

Many of us rely on restaurants to source the best cheese from local creameries. Pairing cheese with food and wine is mysterious work, perhaps best…

Columbia River Gorge Beer and Cider Tasting Tour

Skamania and Klickitat counties are known for their gorge-ous (pun intended) Columbia River Gorge views and a variety of outdoor recreation options. But did you…

Spending a Day in La Conner

La Conner is an artsy waterfront community located on the Swinomish Channel in the Skagit Valley. Home to boutique shops, eateries, winery tasting rooms and…

Take-Home Taproom: Get Your Favorite Washington Beer To-Go

Many local Washington businesses are scrambling to stay afloat during the global coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately for those of us who need a drink to get…

Visiting Daily Bread and Mercantile in Ellensburg

Are you looking for a family-friendly restaurant with a community feel? Because you’re in luck! Daily Bread and Mercantile, nestled in the heart of Central…

Seattle’s Vegan-Friendly Restaurants That Will Deliver To You

Lately life has been… weird, to say the least. Between schools closing, businesses shutting down and the (bizarre) toilet paper shortage, it’s difficult to find…

Visiting Tacoma’s Brewery District

With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the corner, my mind is already trending towards brighter days. Those days that make living in…

Spending a Day in Downtown Camas

Being new to Washington state, my family and I are always trying to explore and learn about our new home… basically spending our free time…

Spend the Day Eating Mac & Cheese and Gourmet Cheeseburgers at Beecher’s Cheese For All

If you’re a cheese lover, raise your hand! Who are we kidding — we’d venture to say that the majority of our readers are just…

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…

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…

Dining in Igloos in Spokane

It’s Friday, and you and your friends are looking for something fun to do in Spokane. You run through the list of usual bars, nightclubs…

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…

Swish Swish hot pot in Bellevue, Washington

Top 5 Hot Pot Places to Visit in Washington

What is hot pot, you may ask? A wholesome meal…

Spokane Coffee Shops: Our Top 9 List

There have been some changes in the Spokane coffee scene…