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Walla Walla Reliable Nights Out
Winter in Walla Walla hums right along with reasons to go out. Plenty of places have recurring nights out, where you can show up and know something’s waiting. Check out our selected monthly take or search the more comprehensive view…
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Exciting Things to Do in Walla Walla this January
December’s wrapping up — the holidays, the planning, the year-end scramble. But before the world rushes into February, January quietly delivers something better: chances to get out, enjoy good company, and treat yourself to music, wine, theatre, or just a…
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Walla Walla Events You Won’t Want to Miss — December 2025
Here’s what’s happening this month — from music and theatre to wine and more. Below are a few more reasons why Walla Walla has a lot of off-season magic. We’ll keep adding as we learn about new events, so check…
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Walla Walla Wine Scene 2025: What’s New and Changing
New wineries, closings, and the pop-up trend arrives. If there’s one thing Walla Walla has taught us, it’s that wine isn’t just about what’s in the glass. If you haven’t checked in on Walla Walla lately, now might be the…
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Simple Weeknight Pasta with Olives and Fresh Herbs
Fast. Easy. Delicious. There are weeknights when dinner needs to be fast, forgiving, and a little bit scrappy — the kind of cooking that feels like you’re getting away with something. This pasta recipe was exactly that. A quick, rustic,…
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The Best-Kept Secret of Walla Walla: Off-Season Magic
Crowds thin, the pace softens, and the town feels like it’s exhaling right along with you. Meanwhile, the air smells like wood smoke and damp earth, and downtown lights wink from shop windows and string lights above the streets. Best…
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Walla Walla Events You Won’t Want to Miss — November 2025
Walla Walla can’t slow down — not yet. Fall Release hits like a friendly storm: visitors everywhere, corks popping, and everyone trying to squeeze in just one more stop. It’s chaotic, celebratory, and exactly the kind of beautiful mess we…
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Need fancy but also easy? Carbonnade and wine for dinner.
Tasty. Easy. Looks impressive…. Check, check, check. It’s been intermittently cold, or gray, or dreary. Or all of the above here in Walla Walla. Carbonnade and wine for dinner solved my comfort food needs. It’s a simple stew with crusty…
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Always Quick and Tasty: Pico and Wine (why not?)
Tacos? Yes. But with Pico de Gallo. And Wine. PIco is often overlooked in favor of what type of tacos to have: carne asada, al pastor, chicken, chorizo, fish…The list goes on and on. What is common to all of…
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Why You Need to Celebrate the Little Things
5 Ways to Toast to Everyday Moments Are all the things you have to do weighing on you? Take a minute to find a moment of joy in any day, and then celebrate it. Find out how below. Life doesn’t…
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Quick and Homemade Mac & Cheese – Awesome with WA Chardonnay
When you need comfort food and you need it now. Mac and cheese – everyone has their interpretation. This version streamlines the classics and makes it the easiest one I’ve found. Jump to our past pairings (with recipes). Make it…
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What Makes A Great Pizza? (plus-pair it with rosé)
The Pizza Debates are Endless. It’s #NationalPizzaWeek and OF COURSE we are celebrating pizza. 🥳 But it’s best at home when you pick your toppings and your beverage pairing. Jump to our past pairings (with recipes). First, let’s settle a…
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Relax with Simple Spaghetti and Sangiovese
Using a Grandma’s recipe and pairing with a classic red wine And we’re back cooking (after takeout mode) with an easy, adaptable, and delicious classic. You have a recipe for this already- great. The point is that nothing solves a…
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The Best Easy Holiday Meal: Order Takeout (+ add wine)
Thai Takeout and a Bright Washington Sangiovese It’s December—the holiday chaos is in full swing, and if we’re being honest, cooking dinner is not happening tonight. There’s shopping, wrapping, working, and somewhere in there, the small matter of remembering to…
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Dinner Recipe When You Go Out for Cocktails First…
1. There’s Still Wine. 2. Dinner is Hamburger Stroganoff and a Washington Red Blend It’s a busy time – lots of things to do, but we still need to eat. We went out to check out some new cocktails from…
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Life is Hard. Take It Easy on Yourself with This Pairing.
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, and Washington Syrah “Food and wine pairing” – even using that term feels too hard this week. On a busy day, it’s the last thing you want to think about. And as we approach year-end, we…
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Quick and Easy Recipe: the Leftovers Crunch Wrap Supreme
Crunch Wrap and Washington Petit Verdot Of course you have leftovers – now what to do with them? It has to be easy. And it has to be good. So we made the Thanksgiving Leftovers Crunch Wrap, inspired by the…
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Wine Drinking Has Too Many Rules. Make Your Own.
Wine Is Personal I remember a wine tasting early in my career. I was surrounded by people swirling wine in glasses and discussing its’ smell and taste using words like “petrichor” or “lychee.” I was handed a glass of Chardonnay,…
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Crazy Good Food and Wine Pairings: Get the Latest
Jambalaya and a Washington Cabernet Try this Louisiana classic. We were intimidated until we found the perfect recipe. Jambalaya with chicken and sausage was our winning (and wining) pairing this week. Jump to links for this recipe and our past…
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A new favorite to try: Spicy Cashew Chicken and Wine Pairing
Cashew Chicken and a Washington red blend We had a blast with this one – it’s fun to make this dish. It comes together quickly, so be prepared to eat right away. Jump to links for this recipe and our…