Life is … fleeting. So much to do, so little time to do it all in. Thus, we prioritize. Hedonism first! There are soooo many fabulous theatre and performance venues in Seattle and its surrounds; recently, there was Book-It‘s Adventures of Huckleberrry Finn Uncensored (April 16th-May 12th, 2013); ACT‘s world premiere of Assisted Living (April [...]

Fruits + Nuts + Chocolate = Chukar Cherries

What do people think of when they think of the words “Washington State” … what words do they associate with this place? Forests? Mountains? The Pacific Ocean? How about wine? Beer? Spirits? Seafood? Apples? How about … cherries, dear hedonists? Apparently Washington State produces approximately 40% of the nation’s sweet cherry production. In 1988, Chukar [...]

Frolick at Frolik

Last Friday, a new eatery opened up in downtown Seattle. An eatery with a modern vibe, a killer outdoor patio, and more space devoted to “adult arcade” activities than I’ve ever seen before (and there’s no pool table in sight). The place? Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails (they have a Frolik Seattle Facebook page; their Twitter [...]

Recent Taste of the Tri-Cities

Hedonism is everywhere, dear hedonists. Absolutely everywhere. Take the Tri-Cities here in Washington State: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland/West Richland, for example. What makes this southeastern part of the state so hedonistic? Well, they boast an average of some 300 days of sunshine a year. And arguably the red-wine sweet spot for wine grapes is located [...]

Il Fornaio’s “Festa Regionale 2013″ in Full Swing

It’s always a good time to visit Italy – the pasta, the wine, the olive oil. And if hopping on a plane just isn’t an option, then taking your taste buds on an around-the-regions-tour of Italy just might be an option. Take your Hedonista, for example. Almost three years ago, in August of 2010, I [...]

Fling Away at Gig’s Harbor’s The Maritime Inn

Now that Spring is officially in the air, perhaps it’s time to think about a fling. A fling at an inn, for example. Complete with Champagne and chocolates. Wining and dining, even. Enter The Maritime Inn - a boutique hotel that was originally built as a home for the Makovich family – one of the original [...]

Until May 19th, 2013: Collections of European Masters From Both London and Seattle at SAM

Spring is in the air here in Seattle and the art of nature is in full bloom. Blooms that we only get to see for a limited time, at least until next year. What’s more, this Spring, art from Europe is also in full bloom, dear hedonists, with an exhibition pair that includes one exhibition [...]

The Glass Onion In Goldendale Gastronomically Great

One of the things I enjoy most is discovering new foodie delights in my travels. Unique nuggets of nosh-fulled delights, with the ambiance auras to match. Places one squirrels away for future reference, with the plan to re-visit if/when one is back in the same area. Take The Glass Onion in Goldendale, Washington, for example. [...]

This Weekend: Taste Washington

This weekend is a big one for all of your foodies/culinarians and winos/enophiles out there. The weekend after the first day of Spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and skies are bluing (well, at least some of the time). And the wine is flowing. As is the cider. And the beer. March 23rd and [...]

Café 56 Caters to a Casual Crowd

We all like to play dress up and strut our stuff, be it indoors or out. But given that the Pacific Northwest is known for its laid-back, weather-appropriate (some would even say sensible) style, we also love to go casual. A relatively new renovation has taken place on the street-side of Consolidated Restaurant’s Elliot’s Oyster House. [...]

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