2010 April | Yakima Magazine

A Pop of Color.

by Jill St. George on Apr 28, 2010

These melon-glazed pots from Russell’s Nursery are so fun and fresh; such a great pop of color. They make me rethink the muted color pots I have accumulated over the years. I’m thinking a splash of melon here and there would be a nice touch.

Russell’s Nursery

6710 Tieton Drive

Yakima, WA

Fiber and Jewelry.

by Jill St. George on Apr 28, 2010

The exhibition at the Larson Gallery is well worth a visit. ”Nature by Design: New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry” is currently on display, and runs through May 5th. The level of artistic ability and intricate detail put into these pieces is truly amazing! These are some of my favorites.

“Potentia”

nylon mesh construction

By: Connie Utterback

Los Angeles, CA

“Pollination Necklace”

sterling silver

By: Lori McCoy Bellamy

Seattle, WA

“Treasure”

fiber and steel

By: Betty Hayzlette

Boise, ID

“Personal Hierarchy”
paper and resin

By: Jesse Shipier

Ellensburg, WA

“Black Sand”

horse hair

By: Amanda Salm

Pacific Grove, CA

“Oogenesis”

needle felted wool, polymer, and silk thread

By: Satomi Kawai

Iowa City, IA

“Catepillar Man & His Orange-Eyed Friends”

embroidery and vinyl

By: Camille C. Canales

Chicago, IL

Good Grub.

by Jill St. George on Apr 27, 2010

If you’re out on the town looking for some good greasy grub, check out these local joints, they will far from fail you. They are all considered classics in Yakima, and are still famous for the same food they served thirty years ago.

Stop and Go Drive Inn has been in business since 1948. Today they are still famous for their big burgers and tasty shakes.

2820 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

The Lariat has been on the corner of 6th and Yakima Avenue since 1952. The most popular item on their menu is still the classic Lariat Burger.

621 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

Famous for their hotdogs, Poochie’s has been serving Yakima since 1976.

301 South 3rd Ave., Yakima, WA 98901

Established in the late 1950′s, The Peppr’mint Stick Drive In is considered a landmark in Union Gap.

4002 Main Street, Union Gap, WA 98903

Located on 1st Street since 1948, Miner’s has become a local landmark, and a famous hot spot for visitors.

2415 South 1st Street , Yakima, WA 98903

Piety Flats.

by Jill St. George on Apr 27, 2010

When planning a wine tour, make sure to put Piety Flats Winery on your list of stops. Established in 1911, you will be taken back in time when you walk through the front doors of this quaint, but busy, little winery and mercantile. Their wine list is superb, as well as their good old-fashioned customer service.

Piety Flats is on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail, located on Donald-Wapato Road in the Lower Yakima Valley. They offer complimentary wine tasting, gourmet food and cheese, and a lovely picnic area for you to sip your fine wine.

They sell award winning red wines, white wines, and dessert wines, as well as sampler packs containing a variety of their vintages. For the upcoming events, they will be sampling their Junkyard Red Blend straight from the barrel.

The Piety Flats Mercantile is jam-packed with gourmet jellies, syrups, sauces, oils, tea, and candy. They also serve old-fashioned Root Beer floats, Folklore drinks, and Sarsaparilla, perfect for the kids and designated drivers.

kd Portraiture.

by Jill St. George on Apr 27, 2010

Local photographer, Kristin Davie, is a true talent. Her work is natural, classic, and graceful. She has a true ability to evoke feelings through her photography. Kristin specializes in wedding, family, children, and maternity portraits. Much of her work is done in, and around Yakima, and she occassionally uses Downtown Yakima as a historic backdrop. To contact Kristin or to see more of her work, go to her website, kdPortraiture.com. The following photographs are just a few of my favorites.