SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Robert Dolan has been on the retail side of the Washington wine industry for a dozen years, and while he's still in his first year at The Salish Lodge and Spa, he's played a key role in helping the renowned Snoqualmie Falls destination chart a new course with its wine program. This summer, The Salish began to partner with award-winning Treveri Cellars in … [Read more...] about Salish Lodge celebrates with new Washington wine partners
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BC wines gain spotlight in Canlis penthouse
SEATTLE - British Columbia tourism officials knew a delicious way to promote their wine industry in the middle of summer would be to invite Seattle's food, wine and travel media to an invitation-only dinner in the penthouse at the iconic Canlis. Initially, the event was to be capped at the first 40 to RSVP. Organizers soon were favorably overwhelmed by the response, and the … [Read more...] about BC wines gain spotlight in Canlis penthouse
Seattle’s Triple Door pairs wine with burlesque
SEATTLE - Wild Ginger has been at the forefront of a number of delicious West Coast trends, so it makes sense for company wine director Cortney Lease to be leading another movement - pairing wine with burlesque. Restaurant owners Rick and Ann Yoder also operate The Triple Door, a dinner theater and lounge next door to their Asian restaurant and satay bar. And later this month, … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Triple Door pairs wine with burlesque
Northwest wines fit naturally at Seattle’s Cafe Flora
SEATTLE - Few restaurateurs in the Pacific Northwest seem to care as much about the environment and the wines they serve as Nat Stratton-Clarke at Seattle's Café Flora. "Northwest wines are one of the best things about the Northwest," he said. "As a restaurant owner, it's my job to promote the fantastic things that our region grows and makes." [youtube id="183R3P3LChk" … [Read more...] about Northwest wines fit naturally at Seattle’s Cafe Flora
Renowned Vancouver chef moves to acclaimed BC wine country restaurant
SUMMERLAND, British Columbia – Local Lounge • Grille, past winner of Best British Columbia Wine List from Wine Press Northwest magazine, has named Lee Humphries as its new executive chef. Humphries will be just the second chef in Local's four-year history. He replaces Paul Cecconi, who resigned earlier this year to open Brodo, his restaurant and catering business in nearby … [Read more...] about Renowned Vancouver chef moves to acclaimed BC wine country restaurant