The holidays are such a magical time of ageless traditions with loved ones. The weather is crisp but cozy, and this part of the year can only be made better with a glass of amazing wine and a bountiful meal. Make the most of this holiday season and try these delectable wine pairings. 2020 Family Estate 100% Pinot Noir Lachini Vineyards Most think they know what to … [Read more...] about Wine Pairings for the Holiday Season
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Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar new ownership
“When you make food that is undeniably good, people will continue to come back,” said Shane Holland, the new owner of Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar in Lacey. Established in 2003, Ricardo’s has a reputation for serving top-grade ingredients from local vendors including custom dry-aged beef lovingly called Sexy Beef. Under the careful eye of French-born and -trained Chef Mikael, the … [Read more...] about Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar new ownership
In the Pink! Crumbl Cookies Open in Lacey
Fill your eye-catching pink Crumbl boxes with memorable cookies in the new Lacey Hawks Prairie location. Mixers twirl 20 hours a day while ovens bake ever changing varieties served warm upon serving. A cadre of workers are measuring, scooping, icing, and pulling trays of pleasingly large cookies. It smells good, too. “I spent two years looking for a place,” says Doug Clark, … [Read more...] about In the Pink! Crumbl Cookies Open in Lacey
The Cider Swig Festival, Celebrates Return
Bottoms Up! Cider Swig is back. With its new location at the LeMay America’s Car Museum, the hugely popular event can accommodate more vendors, award-winning food trucks and happy celebrants. You’ll sample from more than 130 Pacific Northwest ciders showcased by 30 cidermakers. Selected regionally crafted libations like mead, beer, wine, and spirits are also on board. Cider … [Read more...] about The Cider Swig Festival, Celebrates Return
More than a Brewery: Sumner’s Half Lion Brewing Company
Craft beers are, by their very nature, defined as beer crafted by small, independent brewers using varied brewing techniques with creativity and enthusiasm. This certainly sums up the team at Half Lion Brewing Company located in Sumner, where they brew interesting beer, hard cider and delicious aromatic seltzers. Half Lion Brewing Company brews easy-drinking craft beer and … [Read more...] about More than a Brewery: Sumner’s Half Lion Brewing Company