/Dining
Check out these unexpected food finds – these off-the-beaten-path local favorites will surprise and delight you! Blue Valley Meats & Corner Market: Here you’ll find a butcher shop, taqueria, delightfully quirky boutique, and convenience store all in one. Though the entire operation is owned by the Forkcum family, they credit Maria Meza as the genius … Read More
Believed to be the first concept of its kind at colleges across the country, the First Foods Station at Whitman College’s Cleveland Commons offers students, faculty, and the public the chance to dine on a curated menu of authentic indigenous cuisine. Offered the first Friday of every month September through May (excluding January for winter … Read More
If you’re one of the three out of ten Americans who make at least one new year’s resolution, chances are yours will be about health, exercise, or diet, reports the Pew Research Center. Enter Veganuary, a cleverly-named campaign that uses the month of January to raise awareness about the many benefits of the vegan, or … Read More
Here’s part two of our pizza pie roundup (click here for part one). We’re sharing a few of our favorite mom-and-pop pizzerias further afield but oh, so worth the short drive. Mangiare! American 35 Owners Tom and Judy Bennett had a life-changing experience in Pieve di Brancoli north of Lucca, Italy, when the caretaker for … Read More
Ah, the beloved pizza pie, arguably one of the best comfort foods no matter the season, and when in Walla Walla, no matter the wine pairing. There’s no shortage of mom-and-pop pizzerias – here are a few locals’ favorites. Mangiare! Big Cheese Big Cheese is a Walla Walla institution, founded by Bill and Ilene Hepler … Read More
Walla Walla’s lively taco truck scene has a cult-like following for good reason – there are a whopping eight and counting. Steeped in tradition and the authentic recipes passed down through generations rival the best Mexican food on wheels anywhere. Here are some standouts to get your taco on: Agapas Mexican Cravings Tacos and craft … Read More
With all of Walla Walla’s renowned warmth and friendliness—and none of its sales tax—wine tasting around Milton-Freewater, Oregon offers an enriching view into the unique cross border American Viticultural Area (AVA) that is the Walla Walla Valley. Just across the state line, it’s an easy day trip from Walla Walla. Here’s how to make the … Read More
While our natural beauty draws visitors from miles around, some of Walla Walla’s best features are found in our historic downtown. Unique eateries, quirky shops, local public art, and independent wineries and breweries are the driving force behind the city’s refreshing culture. With so many options, deciding where to start might be tricky. Well, we’re … Read More
While the Walla Walla Valley is known for our wine, we’re proud to boast a burgeoning distillery scene in our corner of the state. From the smoothest whiskey to vibrant, flavored vodkas and brandies brimming with local character, Walla Walla is distilling some mighty fine spirits. Whether you’re a connoisseur of craft spirits or simply … Read More
Going dry. Sober curious. Zero proof. By Vicki Hillhouse Of all the ways to describe an alcohol-free experience — whether for a night, a month or the foreseeable future — one label that doesn’t apply is “boring.” Gone are the days of ho-hum zero-alcohol beverage options. A growing number of Walla Walla’s restaurant, bar and … Read More
