I have been curious about the origin of wines and their names since I began writing about wine in 1988, so I decided to start researching the information. Here is the first look, along with some tasting notes, so be prepared for more in the future. Cabernet Sauvignon The word “sauvignon” is believed to be […]
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If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It — Sort of…
When Akio Toyoda became president and CEO of Toyota, one of his very first public pronouncements was, “Toyota will build no more boring cars.” So far, he’s been a man of his word. The 2014 Avalon — the first built under his regime — was a radical departure from what had basically been Toyota’s interpretation […]
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Homestyle Food, Quiet Atmosphere
During the last few years, Gig Harbor has grown from a relatively quiet little town to a shopping and dining destination — it’s almost hard to recognize the former sleepy fishing village, even from a decade ago. As the dining scene has exploded with choices — and some restaurants have come and gone — several […]
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Still Among the Best
Although not much changed between the 2014 and 2015 model years, I still think the family-friendly 2015 Toyota Highlander is among the absolute best vehicles in this market space. It gets impressive mileage for a midsize crossover SUV — a combined 28 city/highway, while the gasoline-only version is rated at a mere 20. In my […]
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Best of West Sound Results 2015
WestSound Magazine magazine is excited to present the fourth annual Best of West Sound results — from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor, we’ve found the businesses and places you love. Enjoy! Best Restaurant The Boat Shed The Boat Shed is the place to be on a sunny day in the Northwest. […]
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Sporty, Luxurious, Surprising Off-Road Capability
Aside from being the most capable off-road vehicle in this segment, Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque offers luxury in a very stylish, compact package. The Evoque is a subcompact SUV competing against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, BMW X1 and the Audi Q3. Although it’s smaller than compact SUVs such as the Acura RDX, […]
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Fun Goes Electric
By now, just about every mainstream auto manufacturer has introduced an electric vehicle (EV). The latest in this parade is Korean automaker Kia, which recently debuted an EV version of its charmingly hip, offbeat Soul crossover. Although totally electric cars make up a minuscule percentage of U.S. auto sales, increasingly tough EPA fuel economy standards […]
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Choosing Optics For Any Season
Choosing which binoculars to buy is based on a wide variety of factors. The most important are when and where will you be using them and what you want to see. To answer these questions, you must do your homework. “When” and “where” will determine
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Tony’s Pizza, a.k.a. Filippi’s Pizza — Serving Up Memories For Nearly Five Decades
You may call it Filippi’s Pizza or Tony’s Pizza — it depends on how long you have lived on the Kitsap Peninsula. Either way, you will find nostalgia on a pizza pie, served up with a generous helping of Italian family love, at this favorite Bremerton eatery on Kitsap Way. For more than 48 years, […]