The Culture Trip – The 10 Best Restaurants in Washington: A Bountiful State

Jan 26, 2015 | Press

Part of the Pacific Northwest, Washington is a beautiful state with an abundance of incredible bounty. From fresh seafood to locally raised meats, organic fruits and vegetables, the talented chefs found throughout the state are constantly transforming these...

Doofniks – My Amazing Adventure at the Willows Inn

Jan 19, 2015 | Blogs, Press

My friend told me how wonderful their dinner was at the Willows Inn, I was 100% sure that one day I would make it there. Then, their chef, Blaine Wetzel, won the James Beard award for Rising Star Chef in 2014; I knew I was 150% sure I was going to the Willows Inn very...

RACHEL + DANIEL: MARRIED AT THE WILLOWS INN, LUMMI ISLAND

Jan 16, 2015 | Blogs, Press

Rachel + Daniel: Married at the Willows Inn, Lummi Island – In Photos.

Travel Curious Often – Chef Blaine Wetzel: Wizard of Lummi Island

Jan 15, 2015 | Blogs, Press

Standing on the dock waiting for the ferry to Lummi Island, we can’t see a thing. The fog is so thick and heavy we can barely make out the edge of the dock itself. But distant voices and an engine murmur can be heard, so we know the ferry is coming.

Seattle Refined – The Hottest Pacific Northwest Travel Tips For 2015

Jan 6, 2015 | Press

The skies are grey, the water is grey, your skin is grey and your mood? Well, that’s grey too. As the days finally start getting longer, it’s time to cheer yourself up by planning some travel adventures for the weeks and months ahead. I interviewed award-winning...

USA Today Travel – Our experts’ most memorable meals of 2014

Dec 29, 2014 | Press

Experience Food and Wine’s contributors travel the world looking for the best meals, emerging food trends, innovative chefs and makers, and of course, food photos. This year our writers’ adventures range from catching and cooking lionfish off the coast of...