Set on a bucolic 6-acre piece of farmland on Bainbridge Island with a striking farmhouse as its centerpiece, Heyday Farm House literally defines “farm to table” as the distance ingredients travel measured in feet rather than miles. The farm’s Thursday and Friday night “community dinners” are just that, as the seating is communal, encouraging diners […]
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Kitsap Building Association Auction & Gala
Iron & Elegance was the theme of this highly successful KBA event hosted at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The event included a reception, silent auction and a sumptuous dinner. A delightful dessert dash offered culinary delights. “Raise the paddle” donated generously to the 501(c)3 Builder Grant Program — aiding aspiring building professionals. The […]
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Best of West Sound Results 2025
West Sound Magazine presents the annual Best of West Sound results for 2025! Entries have been submitted from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor. On this page we’ve listed the businesses and places you love the most. Enjoy! Best Restaurant Two-way tie Crabtree Kitchen + Bar 19225 8th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Poulsbo […]
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2025 KEDA Economic Forecast Luncheon
KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Clearwater Casino Resort brought together 280 business and community leaders for insights on Kitsap’s economic future. Dell Gines, PhD, chief innovation officer at the International Economic Development Council, delivered a keynote on entrepreneurship-led economic development, while WWU economists Hart Hodges and James McCafferty presented the […]
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Organizing with Help from Pros
Whether it’s a closet bursting with clothing and shoes, a linen closet stuffed with blankets and pillows, kitchen drawers and cabinets filled with more gadgets and dishes than we need, or inherited items added to our already filled homes and garages, most people have a lot of things. Deciding what to keep and what to […]
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Chef Nathan Ryan
Chef and owner Nathan Ryan has a dream to put Kitsap on the culinary map with his vision at his Silverdale restaurant, FAFO Kitchen. Since September 2024, he has been offering a Saturday Date Night “prix fixe” menu that features a tomahawk steak that he helps the diners carve at their table. It’s a night […]
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2024 KBA Annual Awards
The annual Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) awards celebrate the achievements of members who have gone above and beyond in their craft, their community and their contributions to the industry. The KBA was privileged to have so many talented and passionate individuals and companies nominated. The winners in seven categories were as follows:
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Mason County Historical Museum
On this day, husband Earl and I were headed to the Mason County Historical Museum in Shelton. Earl grew up in the Tahuya, North Mason area, where kids were always finding old arrowheads and carving implements on the beaches. He had four of the indigenous arrowheads that had been stored away for some 60 years, […]
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Coppertop Triangle
Nestled in the Coppertop Business Park on Bainbridge Island, the Coppertop Triangle is a hidden gem for adult beverage enthusiasts. This unique destination brings together three exceptional producers — Bainbridge Organic Distillers, Bainbridge Brewing and Fletcher Bay Winery — each offering a distinct experience that celebrates craftsmanship and the island’s rich flavors. Whether you’re a […]