Daily Find
Soup and sandwich, horse and carriage – how ‘bout wine and shopping? You may be able to have one without the other, but what a great combination. A wine shop/bar is a brilliant complement to a mall.
By Kathy Schultz | April 3, 2007
Daily Find
If your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day evening involves music, candle light and gourmet cuisine, you’re probably thinking “expensive restaurant,” right? There’s always Canlis, of course, but how about your own dining room?
By Sarah Jio | February 9, 2007
Daily Find
Stop in for a drink –– you’ll find everything from espresso and hand-shaken lemonade to signature cocktails and wine –– or grab a sandwich, but don’t leave without dinner, especially if you’re too busy to cook. Time-pressed locals will find the store’s to-go case –– packed with entrees and sides like caramelized-onion mashed potatoes, “Mom’s meatloaf” and roast pork tenderloin –– particularly enticing.
By Sarah Jio | January 29, 2007
The moment I heard chef and truffle-worshipper Kevin Blaylock yell, "Holy crap, I found a really big one!" as he scanned the fluffy, upturned soil in a patch of Douglas firs south of Olympia, I knew he'd hit pay dirt.
He knelt and picked up a dingy white orb about the size of a gumball, brought it to his nose and took a whiff so deep and passionate I thought he was falling in love with it.
From an aesthetic point of view, the ugly little truffle seemed hardly worth all the excitement.
By Tyrone Beason | January 4, 2007
Daily Find
Remember when olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette gift sets were all the rage? Fast forward to Christmas 2006, and you'll want to know about artisan salt -- especially if you have a foodie on your gift list.
By Sarah Jio | December 15, 2006
Daily Find
Calling all foodies: Join the area's hottest chefs and cookbook authors at the Palace Ballroom on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the "Ultimate Holiday Cookbook Social."
By Sarah Jio | December 1, 2006
Convergence Zone
BUMBLE B Bevin Farkas's eye for design, unique gift items, and appealing packaging makes gift giving a breeze. We've all bought (or received) gift baskets stuffed with more shredded paper than gifts, and after digging to the bottom found barely edible no-brand cookies, cheap trinkets, and unimaginative candles and...
By Kathy Schultz | June 9, 2006
Convergence Zone
The compact and portable case is filled with 15 small containers of herbs, spices, and special seasoning blends.
By Kathy Schultz | April 6, 2006
