BY LINDA BALL
It’s summertime and since everyone loves a picnic, outdoor dining is one way to enjoy one without packing up your basket. Several Eastside eateries offer outdoor seating, more than we have room for …

STORY AND PHOTO BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Federico and Julian Ramos know a lot about tequila. Which makes sense – as the brothers were raised in Jalisco, Mexico.
You see, like Champagne is to the city in France, …

BY CELINA KAREIVA
Spring is as much the season of flowers as it is bridal showers. And while your wedding day may be the main event, a bridal shower is a chance to bring your closest …

Emerald Isle
A minty gin cocktail – and the perfect green drink for a St. Patrick’s Day party. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, orange bitters add a nice citrus zest.
Ingredients:
1 oz gin
1 tsp green crème …

BY LINDA BALL
Several of the wineries and tasting rooms in Woodinville are pairing wine and chocolate for special tastings in honor of Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon or evening with …

BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Where to find cheap drinks, yummy eats and good times indoors this winter [I.D. required]
BELLEVUE
Mustard Seed Too
1428 156th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-746-8852
A mainstay in Bellevue since 1974, Mustard Seed Too boasts 5,000 …

BY KEEGAN PROSSER

Black Raven Brewing Company
14679 NE 95th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
Black Raven Brewing Company is a true neighborhood brewery with a small retail taproom. Owner and Brew Manager Beaux Bowman had been brewing beer …

By David White
Whether you’re a veteran oenophile or a budding wine enthusiast, you’ve probably fallen into a wine rut at one point or another.
Perhaps you’ve never been disappointed by a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, so …

BY NAT LEVY
Of all the seasons, fall may have the greatest identity. Any number of things come to mind: leaves changing, football season, cloudy weather.
Another standout fall treat is apple cider.
We in the US view …

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CELESTE GRACEY
While unabashed fans have already filled their bellies with more pumpkin spice lattes than even a spoiling mother could approve, the independent drinker can find equal temptation in the arms …