Washington

  • My November Vino column is out in Miami’s favorite local publication, Biscayne Times, and it’s all about a western wine-tasting adventure in the Washington State region of Lake Chelan. I had the opportunity to visit Lake Chelan back in September and just fell in love with this charming region on the eastern side of the…

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  • The Ideal Slowdown

    The Ideal Slowdown

    This past year for my birthday in October, we went to one of my favorite places: the Pacific Northwest. My college roommate is from Tacoma, Washington, and over the years, I’ve made a handful of trips out there to the opposite end of the country to visit her and her family. I find the Seattle…

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  • Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel out to the Seattle area for a little break from the Miami heat. This wasn’t my first time visiting. I was lucky enough to be paired with a roommate during my freshman year in college who is from Tacoma, so I’ve gone out to…

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  • Top Woodinville Wineries & Tasting Rooms To Visit in the Hollywood District on Winetraveler.com

    I do love visiting the Pacific Northwest! In fact, I think I wrote in a previous article or column that Seattle in the sunshine is the world’s best-kept secret because it is the most perfect place. When the sky is clear, the weather can be lovely, and the scenery is even more incredible. One of…

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  • If you know me, you know that I really got my start writing about wine while living in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. I would spend some weekends out in Virginia Wine Country looking for the best glass of Virginia wine, and I would always bring some home or look for VA labels out…

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  • Despite living in the DC-metro area for three years now, it was not until Wednesday night of this week that I discovered one of Northern Virginia’s most delicious dining experiences. Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Tysons Corner has to be one of the most savory and unique dining experiences you can have for a completely reasonable…

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