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As the days turn cooler and you break out the cardigans and coats, we invite you to sample these local Pacific Northwest libations—or use the easy recipes to create your own hot winter cocktails. The weather in the Pacific Northwest has already turned toward...
Rooftop dining elevates every dining experience. Here are some of our favorite rooftop bars in Healdsburg, embracing the best of California wine country. Sipping a decadent cocktail or dining on delicious cuisine on a rooftop somehow elevates the experience to...
Have a weekend to escape? This ultimate guide to 2 days in Louisville showcases some of the things you must do during your visit to Kentucky. Growing up, I knew Louisville as the home of the Kentucky Derby. That was enough to pique my interest. But when I learned...
Looking for a social space with great non-alcoholic drinks? Zero-proof bars are gaining popularity. We check out Suckerpunch in Portland. When I first quit drinking, I still went to the same bar to see my friends. I'd order cranberry juice mixed with club soda. The...
Conjure up some autumn vibes with a few of my favorite fall cocktail recipes. These are great fall cocktails that you can make—to sip and share—at home. I love fall. It's my favorite season and probably the thing I miss most about the East Coast. The smell of smoke...
I saw the announcement for Late Lunch & Learn and I almost squealed with delight. Before COVID, one of my favorite spots to sip happy hour cocktails and watch the sunset was from jade bar at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. My husband and I...
I recommend Ocean Prime Phoenix if you're looking for great flavors, fresh seafood, and a nice atmosphere. One of my favorite happy hour spots! I was recently a guest of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants at the North Phoenix location of Ocean Prime. I had eaten there...
In ancient Greece, it was commonplace for famous playwrights, politicians, and philosophers to make wine for their personal use. Today’s brightest stars are continuing the tradition of making their own wines as well as celebrity spirits, but for public consumption....
These fun spring cocktail recipes highlight the bright flavors of spring, including fruits and melons, ideal for a sun-filled spring day. When I think of spring, I think of bright flavors—fruits and melons. These fun spring cocktail recipes highlight those flavors....
Each year, we like to do a few of our favorite spring cocktail recipes. One of my biggest surprises while searching for ideal spring cocktails this year was the discovery of some great gins. As a former "never gin" drinker, I've come to realize that great gins...