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 this decade, you can find over 135 wineries in the Walla Walla […]
Tim Davis
Tim Davis is an award-winning photographer who lives with his wife in Kingston. Since their retirement to the area in 2018, they have been scouring Kitsap County, searching for the best dining choices, as well as the Pacific Northwest for worthy travel destinations.
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Experience San Juan Serenity
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of West Sound, take advantage of one of our state’s most popular destinations. The San Juan Islands are mere hours away and offer services all the way from boondock camping to boutique hotels with fine dining in a peaceful, rural setting. The […]
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Chef Alfonso Ramos
Chef and owner Alfonso Ramos’ Carbon Mexican Steakhouse has four locations throughout Kitsap. They serve up delicious and authentic Mexican food in substantial portions. The atmosphere is festive and the staff helpful and professional. The steakhouses also specialize in margaritas featuring Mexican fruits like guava, prickly pear, mango and many more. Tell us how you […]
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Destination Semiahmoo
Imagine you were tasked with locating and building a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest. Would you seek a location on the expansive Salish Sea or on a peaceful bay? Would you seek a location that has dramatic mountain sunrises or one that features romantic ocean sunsets? Would you want a property that features a […]
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Chef Paul Mancebo
Agate Restaurant offers an efficient and tempting menu in an attractive, craftsman-style space next to the Bainbridge Museum. Crafted by chef and owner Paul Mancebo, the menu uses ingredients sourced from local farms and seafood suppliers, then is “influenced by flavors from around the world.” The result is a creative, yet harmonious selection of dishes. […]
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The Short and Winding Road to Victoria, British Columbia
As the Black Ball Ferry “Coho” enters Victoria Harbor following its 90-minute crossing of the Salish Sea from Port Angeles, the stately Fairmount Empress hotel — Victoria’s centerpiece — comes into view. The scene is a bit “Oz” in nature: The stunning building is so perfectly placed, it feels as if the bucolic harbor was […]
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Seabrook — A Bucolic Destination on the Washington Coast
After the three-hour drive from Kingston through vast differences in topography and aged towns, Seabrook almost jolts you awake, exuding charm, fresh ocean air and a pretty, decidedly Nantucket look. The first exploration downtown uncovers immaculate streets, cute stores and smiles. As you make your first drive around the 500-plus home village, you experience the […]
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Chef Maynard “JJ” Meland
Maynard’s is like the treasured $25 bottle of wine you occasionally find that drinks like a $65-plus Grand Cru. Based on the restaurant’s food quality, cocktail offerings, service and setting, its prices are punching above its weight. An adventurous project, Maynard’s opened as “Kitsap’s Culinary Destination” in a very large, purpose-built space in 2019, only […]
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Via Rosa 11 Owner and Cook Pino Sordello
Via Rosa 11 is “posto magico” on Bainbridge Island. A magical spot where you are transported to Italy for an hour or two. A place where, if you ask for meatballs with your gnocchi, you will get a friendly, “Gnocchi is not served with meatballs; it is best topped with pesto, marinara or Bolognese.” The […]