![Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei [novofogo.com]](https://dailyblender.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SF24-at-Hitchcock-062421-13-330x220.jpeg)
The Art of the Keeper: Seattle Sounder Stefan Frei Partners with Novo Fogo Cachaca
Novo Fogo’s latest efforts include the introduction of the Tree-Keeper Initiative, in partnership with Seattle Sounders goalkeeper, Stefan Frei.
Interviews
Exclusive interviews and Q&As with our favorites in food, drink, travel, and culture.
Martinique Grigg and Clara Veniard on Seattle’s Coro Foods
Martinique Grigg, and her fellow co-owner, Clara Veniard, launched Salumi’s new sister brand, Coro Foods, at the tail end of 2019.
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Quick Spin Interview: Bartender Chris Hannah
Bar man extraordinaire, Chris Hannah, a long-time staple of the New Orleans bar scene, is co-owner of two bars in the Big Easy: Manolito and Jewel of the South.
On Marketing and Meltaways: Seattle Chocolate Company CEO Jean Thompson
Before Jean Thompson took the helm at Seattle Chocolate Company a decade ago, the scene wasn’t too far from her regular duties wrangling young kids at home. Communication was strained, facilities were in disarray, and opportunities to advance were being missed.
Firefighting and the Best Cider in Boise: The Story of Meriwether Cider
I traversed tastings and tours throughout the long weekend in Boise, filled with small talk, wineries, and restaurants. At Meriwether Cider, I found renewed inspiration next to their incredible Foothills Semi-Dry.
![Chef Breanna Beike, Heritage Restaurant, Woodinville, Washington [dailyblender.com]](https://dailyblender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ChefBre-1-330x220.jpg)
Heritage and Hushpuppies: An Interview with Chef Breanna Beike
Chef Breanna Beike will be the first to tell you she had a good reason for naming her restaurant, “Heritage.” The vibrant chef shares her culinary inspiration with joy – the memories of cooking with her Mom, the gardens of her grandparents, the desire to celebrate the fruits and labor of the local community.
Quick Spin Interview: Musician Tyler Ramsey
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Tyler Ramsey is best known for his work with indie rock group, Band of Horses, but his career spans a steady stream of solo albums in addition to his supporting work.
The Business of Oregon’s Freeland Spirits
The bottles of Freeland Spirits are as distinct as the taste and tale behind their creation. Inspired by the familiar downpour of Oregon rain, the drop-shaped vessels hold an alcoholic pour full of botanicals based in farms and family.
Sweden’s Chef Titti Qvarnström Invites You to The Edible Country
In an effort to increase visibility of the culinary possibilities that Sweden’s lush, vastly uninhabited terrain has to offer, the Visit Sweden office recently launched a clever and creative tourism campaign with “The Edible Country.” Chef Titti Qvarnström is one of the four chefs in the culinary-focused campaign, bringing her appreciation and knowledge of the Skåne region to the table.
![Tommy Klus at La Moule, Portland, Oregon [dailyblender.com]](https://dailyblender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/TommyKlus_ScotchLodgePortland_rec-330x220.jpg)
Portland Whisky Wizard Tommy Klus Brings His Scotch Lodge to Life
Portland drink aficionados have long considered themselves lucky to find a seat at the bar of “Tommy Tweed.” A heartfelt moniker for a spirits explorer with an affinity for fine fabrics, the magnanimous Tommy Klus has held command at the city’s best bars and restaurants for the last two decades…
On Star Trek and Star Power: A Q&A with Nichelle Nichols
On deck in the original show, amid traditional male forerunners Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Sulu, appeared the stunning Lieutenant Uhura, played by actress Nichelle Nichols. Though Nichols was considered a supporting character, her poise and perfection, along with a surefire, commanding voice, made her a highlight of every episode.