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Starbucks Christmas Blend: The story behind the beloved holiday brew
As Starbucks celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we take a look back at one of its most beloved coffees, Starbucks Christmas Blend.
Starbucks Strawless Lids Now Available Across the U.S. and Canada
“Recyclable, strawless lids for customers across the U.S. and Canada is another step in our journey to reduce our environmental footprint,” said Michael Kobori, chief sustainability officer at Starbucks.
BELLTOWN PUB’S “BELLZ OF THE BALL” BI-MONTHLY, MID-WEEK (AKA HUMP DAY) GAY BINGO NIGHT RETURNS
May 16th Features Guest Caller Aleksa Manila and Benefits Pride ASIA The Belltown Pub will turn into a Bingo parlor again from 7:30 to 9:30pm on May 16th, after a successful launch two weeks ago of the neighborhood hangout’s bi-monthly Wednesday game night. Benefitting rotating charities from the LGBTQ+ community, “Bellz of the Ball … Read more
SEATTLE BUSINESSMAN MICHAEL MALONE TO RECEIVE THE 2018 CELEBRITY WAITERS LUNCHEON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Celebrity Waiters Luncheon governing body will present Michael Malone, a Seattle real estate developer, businessman, and local philanthropist, with the 2018 Community Service Award. This honor will be bestowed during the 34th annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on May 11, 2018. The Community Service Award recognizes Malone’s time-honored commitment for … Read more
Wines of British Columbia Storm Seattle with BC’s Top Chefs!
The Wines of British Columbia will be in the Seattle spotlight during a multi-chef collaborative BC VQA Wine-paired dinner in partnership with Ocean Wise sustainable seafood at Tavolàta Capitol Hill restaurant on June 8. This 100 percent BC wine and seafood dinner brings together the creative talents of winemakers and chefs to celebrate the best of BC wine … Read more
Savouring White Wines from Taste Washington
Seattle is only a 3 hour drive from Vancouver. Many Canadians go down for soccer or NFL football games at Century Link Field. But you can also go down for wine tasting. Every year around the first week in April is Taste Washington, held at Century Link Field. Taste Washington brings together over 225 wineries, 70 … Read more
TASTE WASHINGTON! – so worth the trip!
On Sunday March 30 I was Seattle bound for TASTE WASHINGTON! My first trip down to a wine tasting event that has been running for 17 years. Taste Washington! is the largest single region wine and food event in the United States. Featuring more than 225 Washington State wineries and over 65 Pacific Northwest Restaurants. … Read more
GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN!
Or in this case getting there, and back, was worth the trip! This past week I attended Taste Washington! for the first time. One of our experienced wine writers, Karl “mywinepal” mentioned this wine tasting event and I was intrigued. But more about my time at Taste Washington! in a future article. This was a … Read more
A short list for Taste Washington!
For anyone planning to attend Taste Washington! this weekend here is a short list of wineries that have been recommended. Swiftwater Cellars may be one of the most compelling destination wineries in Washington State. Great setting near Roslyn in the heart of the Cascades and a one-hour drive from Seattle. Located in the Suncadia Resort with access to … Read more