6 Classic Cocktail Recipes & Their Mocktail Alternatives

By seoteam.seattletimes | February 20, 2025

Every great gathering deserves great drinks—whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking to impress your friends with some killer mixology skills. Classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned, Negroni, Margarita, or even Bloody May’s never go out of style, and if you’re skipping the alcohol, there are just as many…

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Staff Spotlight: Isidro Gonzalez

By Erin James | February 18, 2025

Isidro Gonzalez Kitchen Manager, Stanford’s Northgate Tell us about your career at Stanford’s! I started with Stanford’s at the Jantzen Beach location in 1999 working as a dishwasher. From there I began working on the cooks’ line for about six months before they offered me a position as supervisor. I worked in that role for…

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Wine Pairings – A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wine for Your Meal

By Erin James | February 10, 2025
Fresh steak on cutting board with bottled wine at steakhouse in Oregon and Washington

Some flavors were made for each other—Cabernet and steak, Sauvignon Blanc and seafood, Pinot Noir and a crisp evening dining on a patio. If you enjoy a delicious dinner, you know that finding the perfect wine to accompany your meal can really take it to the next level. Great pairings don’t happen by accident; they’re…

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