Articles by Jennifer Jones:
Five staycation destinations for Pacific Northwest beer lovers
Staying close to home this summer, and looking for some good Pacific Northwest beers to get you through? If road trips and breweries are your thing, these five hoppy destinations are worth the drive. So pack up the car, grab an empty growler (or two), and hit the road for an epic beer-centric staycation. Whether you’re… Read more
Virtual Road Trip and Beer Tasting with Packmule
In April, Yelp Seattle Eastside teamed up with one of the coolest new businesses around: Packmule! What’s Packmule? It’s the answer to our beer-loving Elite Squad’s dreams. Owner (and self-proclaimed beer geek) Brian Balland curates craft beer from smaller PNW breweries, sells the beer online, then loads orders into his refrigerated truck to deliver—cold and… Read more
How to Make a #CHEESECAKE with River Valley Cheese
During this fun, virtual event we were joined by the fabulous Kristi, owner of Renton’s River Valley Cheese, for a class on how make what she calls the “easiest cheesecake ever.” In fact, she doesn’t even call it a cheesecake—it’s a #CHEESECAKE! And we made it, start to finish, via Zoom in the comfort of… Read more
Making dessert grazing boards with Ellenos and Grate Boards
During this fun, virtual tasting and class we were led by Seattle’s fabulous Grate Boards as we created a dessert-themed grazing board featuring delicious Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt. Seattle and Eastside Elites were among the very first to try Ellenos’ delicious brand new Brownie Batter flavor and use it as a centerpiece and dip. Guests… Read more
12 great ways to support Black-owned businesses on Seattle’s Eastside
February is Black History Month, and during a time when shopping local is more important than ever we’re highlighting 12 Black-owned businesses on the Eastside. From pet spas to septic tanks, it’s vital that our entire community continues to support these small businesses and help them flourish. TL/DR? Follow our Collection of Black-owned Eastside businesses… Read more
Send the gift of the Pacific Northwest this holiday season
Traveling to see loved ones may not be a part of our 2020 holiday plans, but we can still send them a taste of the Pacific Northwest. From chowder to wine, these ten local businesses can help faraway friends feel a little closer to Washington State.