Baby, it’s cold outside!

by admin on Jan 7, 2011

Located downstairs in Yakima’s Glenwood Square, Bert’s Pub can be a great place to share a pint – or a Wednesday night trivia game – among friends.  But with this season’s chilly temperatures, patrons may also enjoy a cold-weather cocktail – like a piping hot “Ski Lift.”  Velvety hot chocolate blended with peppermint schnapps and topped with whipped cream could warm even the coldest toes – lift pass optional.

Bert’s Pub

5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima
509-972-4557

Dogs that’ll make ya sit up and beg!

by Heather Caro on Sep 10, 2010

Whether you like ‘em grilled or broiled, it’s the toppings that complete a dog.  Check out yakimamagazine.com for some gourmet combinations (like the onion, spicy German mustard and BBQ sauce combo that tops this beauty from Brats n’Brews).  It might inspire a brat breakthrough at your next tailgate party.

Brats n’Brews

5110 Tieton Drive

509-966-0394

Neato Mojito

by Heather Caro on Jul 9, 2010

Photo by Gordon King

Santiago’s makes their mojito with local mint, muddles with ice and mixed with rum and lime juice.  What makes theirs different, says owner Jar Arcand, is the coconut-flavored rum that’s floated on topo.  “That’s our special twist,” he said.

Santiago’s Restaurant

111 E. Yakima Ave.

Yakima

(509)453-1644

Happy hour, Monday-Friday

4-6 p.m. in the lounge

Edible Art

by admin on May 7, 2010

Photo by Sara Gettys

Zesta Cucina serves up incredible flavor and texture with their Caramel Gelato, sprinkled with Hawaiian coral sea salt, made right there at the restaurant.  Pictured in a handmade bowl made by Evans Fletcher of Fire and Fiber Art.  Bowl is fused and kiln-formed, using three layers of glass with iridescent glass as accents.

Zesta Cucina

5110 Tieton Drive * Yakima

509-972-2000

zestacucina.com

Fire and Fiber Art

Fireandfiberart.com

Signature: Bouquets aren’t just for flowers

by Heather Caro on Mar 5, 2010

Signature:  Bouquets aren’t just for flowers

Bouquets aren’t just for flowers…Melia Younker of Melia’s Floral created this arrangement using produce you can find in your grocery store or even your backyard.

Arrangement includes roses, hydrangea, cymbidium orchids, yarrow, mini callas, star of Bethlehem, fern curls, grapes, seeded eucalyptus, squash and a pinch of mint for greens.

Melia’s Floral

509-965-4055

meliasfloral.com

Red Velvet Cake

by Heather Caro on Jan 8, 2010

Red Velvet Cake from Yakima's White House Cafe. Photo by Chad Bremerman

Red Velvet Cake

Long known for its decadence and intense color, red velvet cake was once a signature dessert at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the 1920s.  To bring a little romance to your Valentine’s table, create a red velvet cake of your own, like the tasty one pictured from Yakima’s White House Café.