Tag Archives: Corks+Forks

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on August 29, 2012

Corks+Forks: The Yard’s Carnitas and Southern Oregon Brewing’s Pilsner

Visit Greenwood’s latest mainstream beer location for locals, regional beer education and Mexican bites. Wordplay is a serious knack. It is honed by lyrical practice and linguistic appreciation. That being said, innuendo repartee is often times the most witty. I’m talking sex, drugs and, of course, swear words. (more…)

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on August 22, 2012

Corks+Forks: Pair’s Grilled Lamb Steak and Ross Andrew 2008 Syrah

Ravenna’s best kept secrets, local music on a farm and a chef’s love of it all tying it together. Unless you are a resident or are looking to become one and yet still keep your “city lifestyle,” the general vicinity of Ravenna/Bryant/Laurelhurst is somewhat of an overlooked and underrated neighborhood(s). Just a hop (more…)

The live barrel auction begins where bidders compete for who gets to take home a future barrel worth of wine.

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on August 15, 2012

Corks+Forks: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and Blackfish’s Scallops

A toast to the Auction of Washington Wine’s 25th anniversary with Chateau Ste. Michelle and Tulalip Casino’s cuisine. 25 years is a long time to do, well, anything. Not many can attest to having committed to much for the better part of two and a half decades – Washington state has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, according to the (more…)

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on August 8, 2012

Corks+Forks: Mistral Kitchen’s Hamachi Crudo and Torbreck Semillon

Australian Semillon proves it’s not just a blending grape and they’re not just the land down under. Australia often times gets a bad rap. They like Paris Hilton a little too much, they honor the British monarchy, Fosters Beer isn’t really made there and Vegemite is upsetting. But don’t sell them short and do look behind the curtain, there is more wonder to Oz than one might imagine. (more…)

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on August 1, 2012

Corks+Forks: Terra Plata’s Morels and Barolo

Chef Tamara Murphy cooks, writes and shows love to local grub and rustic European wines. If there is ever an excuse to drink Barolo, take it. Although many and most Italian winemakers will debate they produce the greatest juice to ever have been bestowed upon their country, there is only one rightful king to the throne — Barolo. (more…)

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on July 25, 2012

Corks+Forks: Elliott’s Crab Cakes and broVo Spirits

A Seattle institution gets savvy with BroVo Spirits’ “lady-made” liquor. Brainstorming dream life decisions over cocktails is a favorite pastime of mine. The mixing of fantasy and booze usually results in a heady concoction. In the instance of Mhairi Voelsgen and Erin Brophy, founders of broVo Spirits, the idea of leaving the (more…)

Eat+Drink By Erin Thomas on July 18, 2012

Corks+Forks: Skillet Counter’s Ultimate Grilled Cheese and Cider

Plastic surgery for a Seattle landmark helps tourism and the city’s culinary expansion. After 50 years of titanic tourism use and abuse, annual foot-races, concerts and sporting events, the Seattle Center was in need of a facelift. Like any modest lady, she took her body work one subtle piece at a time – a paint touch-up and (more…)