Food and Drink

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Wine clubs are making it easier than ever to try different types of wine, from grower Champagne to small Oregon producers.

September 24, 2021

Meet the Napa Valley Sommelier Pushing for Inclusivity in the Wine World

DLynn Proctor, producer of Netflix’s 'Uncorked,' co-founded Wine Unify to foster wine education and to amplify voices of people of color within the industry.

September 24, 2021

September 23, 2021

Carboniste winemakers bottling sparkling red wine

Innovative Producers are Making Sparkling Red Wines for Everyday Drinking

Raise your glass to some of the best red sparkling wine in the West.

September 23, 2021

Food News and Obsessions

Chef Evan Funke Brings a Taste of Rome to Hollywood

Celebrated chef and master pasta maker Evan Funke debuts his newest venture, a love letter to the Roman pizzeria in Hollywood.

October 7, 2020

October 13, 2020

Add a Rose-Flavored Twist to Your Cocktails with This California Rosolio

Add a bottle of Ortolan Rosolio to your bar cart and you’ll keep returning to its versatility.

August 6, 2021

August 7, 2021

Oktoberfest Beers: Why You Should Be Drinking Kölsch Styles Made in the West

Technically, you can only get authentic Kölsch in Germany. But West Coast makers are brewing up inspired versions.

September 10, 2021

Parties & Menus

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Home with Kits and Decor That Make for Easy Entertaining

Celebrate this year in the comfort of your own home!

September 11, 2021

September 10, 2021

Try These Hard Seltzer Brands Brewed with Real Fruit

Western makers are pushing past the oversaturated market by using natural techniques.

September 3, 2021

Our Kind of Halloween Candy: Lollipops That Grow All Sorts of Plants

Prefer to trick-or-treat from the comfort of your kitchen table? Candy companies up and down the West have you covered.

August 3, 2021

August 4, 2021

Go to California Wine Country for the Vino, Stay for the Cocktails

California winemakers are branching out into apéritifs, which can be sipped on their own or mixed into refreshing spritzes and cocktails.

September 21, 2021

three cans of 503 Distilling i'm your huckleberry lemonade with two facing backwards and one facing forward on a white background.

The Best Canned Cocktails in the West

See our favorite easily packable cocktails to help you celebrate summer on the go.

August 10, 2021

Restaurants

Portland’s Takibi Combines All Our Favorite Things: Camping, Food, and Cocktails

Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak’s new eatery could be the start of a glamping restaurant trend.

August 16, 2021

August 13, 2021

6 Satisfying Pumpkin Beers for Fall

Pumpkin flavor rules the fall. Warm up to the chilling season with one of these spiced pumpkin ales.

August 11, 2021

August 30, 2021

Cider 101: A Guide to the Alcoholic Beverage, Plus Some Cans to Get You Started

Dive in to all things apple as we talk to the experts about what makes cider so special.

August 28, 2021

August 29, 2021

Get Your Boos and Booze in Order with These Halloween Party Glasses

Swap out your cauldron for frightening glassware. We'll be sipping all spooky season long.

August 30, 2021

Recipe Roundups

Cove to Table: Simple Seafood Recipes from Tomales Bay’s Nick’s Cove

One half of the couple behind the restaurant highlights Northern California coastal cooking in her cookbook, Table With a View.

August 2, 2021

Want the Pumpkin but Not the Pie? Here Are 11 Pumpkin Dessert Alternatives

Step up your pumpkin game with alternatives to the classic pumpkin pie.

September 1, 2021

9 Punch Recipes to Cool You Down—or Heat Things Up

Whether you need to cool down the summer or warm up the holidays with cheer, these drinks will quench the thirst of a crowd.

July 12, 2021

July 20, 2021

Bar Le Côte Brings “Ranchish” Fare to California Wine Country

An exclusive sneak peek at the recipes from the hottest restaurant opening in Los Olivos, California, this summer.

July 30, 2021

For Coffee Connoisseurs

A Professional Breaks Down the Secrets to Perfect Pour-Over Coffee

The perfect pour-over is not nearly as hard as you think—and it’s absolutely worth the effort.

February 23, 2021

What Is Coffee Cupping, and Why Should You Do It?

Learn to appreciate the subtler flavors of your coffee by cupping like a pro—you can do it at home.

June 29, 2021

From Lattes to Cold Brew: How to Make Quicker Coffee at Home

Because the act of making coffee shouldn't make you want to get back in to bed.

September 20, 2021

September 17, 2021

Tips & Tricks from the Pros

Ready to Challenge Yourself in the Kitchen? 4 ‘Top Chef’ Contestants Offer Their Tips

Have no fear, 'Top Chef contestants are here!

August 6, 2021

August 9, 2021

Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s ‘The Boys’-Inspired Cocktail Is Discontinued at Petit Trois—But We Have the Recipe

It won't give you superpowers like on Amazon's 'The Boys,' but it's worth it anyway.

August 20, 2021