The greatest time of the year is upon us again and we are all ready to get out of the house and enjoy the company of our friends and family again, aren’t we? That means it’s time for parties and gatherings and get-togethers … read more

The Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitors Center’s Third Annual Silverdale at Sunset Concert Series was attended by hundreds of people each summer Wednesday night to enjoy some of the area’s finest musical talents. The series kicked off with a vibrant performance by Malo … read more

Echoes Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2022, run by Samay Jain; his brother, Manas Jain; and their wives. Samay Jain explains that when he moved here, they checked out the area and ended up at a place called Sound Brewery. “At Sound, … read more

Wineries in Central and Western Washington dot the landscape, from Lake Chelan to Pullman to the Oregon border. The highest density of wineries and the most popular tourist destination is Walla Walla. With a winery boom in the 2000s and continued growth through … read more

The options for live music venues on this side of the Sound are abundant, varied and growing. In addition to those larger performance halls or theaters that feature touring acts, it’s those burger joints, pubs, coffee houses and local watering holes, many of … read more

Cod with Minted Pea Veloute and Orange-Radish Salad (Serves 4) For Cod Preheat oven to 425ºF. Place four 4-6 oz. cod fillets in foil boat and drizzle with 3 tablespoons butter, juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper. Bake for 13 minutes or … read more

For Brandon Hesher, opening and owning a restaurant is his blood. Growing up, his father and grandmother were both chefs, and their family owned five restaurants. At just 7 years old, he started working in the kitchen with his dad making breakfast together. … read more

In case you haven’t already snagged tickets to Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Coachella or Montreux this year, there’s still time to find that special venue that will not only add to your quality of life but may in some cases change it forever. Music festivals … read more

When the days creep longer and the weather warms up, the go-to glass of wine shifts more often from red to white. While red wine provides warmth and comfort during the dark, cold nights of winter, white wine offers a light, fun and … read more