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 [...]

Tempering Chocolate & Beyond: Taste BOKA 2013

It’s a new year, and spring has finally sprung here in the Pacific Northwest. Perhaps learning new skills or developing new tastes are on the list for 2013. If so, read on. Last month, your Hedonista attended a Truffle Making & Aged Rum Pairing/Tasting at Hotel 1000′s BOKA Restaurant + Bar. Missed it? Below you can [...]

Desserts-a-Plenty at Barking Frog and Willows Lodge

Let’s face it, dear hedonists – From October through April, it’s all about desserts. Be it Hallowthankmus, V-Day, or Bunny Time, well over one-half of the calendar year celebrates the Sweet Tooth. Chef Matt Kelley is no exception. For him, it’s a good thing. For he’s a Pastry Chef at Willows Lodge and Barking Frog. [...]

Restaurant Bea: Bea-u-ti-ful This Holiday Season

A new restaurant opened up in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle about 8 months ago. It’s a cute, quaint little place that has an eclectic mix of Victorian floral wallpaper and cement in the front and a dark-wood and dark-hued bar area in the back. It’s name? Restaurant Bea. From the outside, it reminds me [...]

Hotel 1000′s Holiday Happenings

‘Tis the season, dear hedonists … time for shopping, hearty comfort food, snow (or fake snow), and cocktails that put a smile on your luscious lips and warm your insides nicely. Not that I’m complaining, mind you, but given that the only snow I’ve seen around Seattle as of late is periodically outside of Hotel [...]

This Weekend: Affordable Art Fair

Art is many things. It can be many things – many different things – to different people. Inspiring. Threatening. Beautiful. Shocking. Horrifying. Comic. And, of course, hedonistic. With Hallowthankmus in full swing, perchance it’s time to consider an art purchase or two, either for yourself or someone near and dear. Well, now’s your time, dear [...]

Café Ceylon: One of Victoria’s Best Kept Secrets

It’s always fun to discover new lil’ gems to add to one’s treasure trove of eateries. Perhaps a place you’ve passed countless times and never really noticed. That is, until something gets your attention, you happen to be hungry, and you think, “Why not?” Not too long ago, your Hedonista was in Victoria and planning [...]

Victoria’s Beaconsfield Inn Another Gem Worth a Visit

Ah, the bed and breakfast … what goes better? (OK, so throw a bit of intimacy into the mix.) It’s even better when someone else is making the breakfast, is it not? Like Gary and/or Warren, for example. Gary Patterson is the Guest Services Manager and Warren Bennett is the Business Development Manager at the [...]

City of Roses Creamy Mustard & Leek Halibut Recipe

So … as the weather warms (and hopefully dries out a bit) it’s time to consider condiments. That’s right, condiments. For condiments go hand-in-hand with backyard barbecues and hot dog stands, with outdoor picnics and poolside noshing. Mustard is the topic of today; not long ago, your Hedonista attended The Northwest Foodservice Show at The [...]

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