Food & Entertainment

The West Sound offers an abundance of wonderful restaurants, bakeries, and fresh food. Each issue features an eatery with interviews and photography. We also spotlight local artists and offer in-depth reviews for your perusal. These articles are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!

Rosé
The Sip

Enjoy the Rosé Season

The rosé season is upon us, and pink wine is all the rage. Not the pink, white zinfandel your mother (or maybe even you) used to drink, but dry, crisp wine made from red wine grapes. To make a rosé, you can start … read more

Zucchini Lasagna Rollups, out of the oven and ready to eat
Our Daily Bread

The Ubiquitous Zucchini

Although this column generally deals with something baked or sweet, this month — in acknowledgment that nearly everyone already has a favorite zucchini bread recipe — it includes a couple of savory dishes that can be served for a summery brunch, lunch or … read more

Agate Restaurant

The Art of Fine Dining at Agate Restaurant

At 3:45 p.m. on a weekday afternoon, Agate Restaurant is abuzz with staff preparing for the doors to open at 4:30 p.m. Napkins and silver are freshly rolled and carefully placed on each gleaming table, along with water glasses and candles. As the … read more

(Photo courtesy Jefte Sanchez)
The Sip

Understanding Wines and Regions

With so many bottles crowding the shelves of your favorite wine shop or grocery store, it’s hard to know what wines you might like, especially when the label doesn’t even tell you the kind of grape is in the bottle. With a simple … read more

Lavender Shortbread
Our Daily Bread

Lavender Shortbread

A melt-in-your-mouth treat for summer

Nothing says summer like a leisurely glass of lemonade in the backyard and a light, melt-in-your-mouth cookie to accompany it. Lavender shortbread, an unusual, easy-to-make cookie, is sure to get high praise from friends and family. Herbs of all sorts have been used … read more

Il Lucano

Restaurants Create Innovative Solutions

Mental health experts say that socializing with friends is one of the most important activities you can experience for emotional wellbeing. And what can be a more pleasurable activity than enjoying good food and drink in an aesthetically pleasing, jovial environment? Eating in … read more

Citrus Sponge Pie
Cover Feature: Our Daily Bread

A Springtime Pie for Easter

Citrus fruits ripen in late winter but reach their juiciest best in early spring — before the temperatures get too warm and the trees set their next season of buds. Lemons are known in kitchens around the world for their ability to lighten … read more

Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse
The Sip

Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse

Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse is Kitsap County’s first and only cidery. It’s more than a place to gather and have a pint of cider. In the year since its opening, Bushel & Barrel has become a community hub, hosting events and local meet-up … read more

Chocolate

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!

There is nothing more synonymous than chocolates with Valentine’s Day. How lucky are we to have so many wonderful, decadent chocolate options here in West Sound? Many of these chocolatiers will ship if needed; however, we highly suggest a visit as taste-testing is … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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