The Fishy History of the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

The Atlantic-Pollock based lunch item is consumed at a rate of 300 million a year.

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Bycatch of Chinook salmon has been an ongoing problem in the federally managed pollock fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.

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Flask of the Week

It's important to choose a flask that has both style and swagger -- and no flask does the job quite like this one from IGWT.

Dry Fly Dinner at Santé

Head to Spokane and enjoy some fantastic food paired with some fine adult beverages to benefit the Wild Steelhead Coalition.

Dry Fly Distillery and Sante Restaurant are proud to announce an event dinner benefiting the Wild Steelhead Coalition.  Come enjoy an evening of "Bar Food Done Better", while supporting one of the great conservation groups in our state.

This two night event will feature a four-course dinner prepared by Sante's Chef/Owner Jeremy Hansen and the entire crew at Sante. Each course will be paired with a custom Dry Fly cocktail.

This event will take place on Sunday, April 21st, and Monday, April 22nd. Each night has a limited number of tickets available, so purchase yours today to ensure your seat.  

Tickets are $60.

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Steelhead Vineyards has entered into a partnership with 1% for the Planet

The Sonoma-based winery becomes one of a network of companies worldwide that donate one percent of sales through 1% for the Planet. Steelhead Vineyards has been a longtime supporter of conservation efforts through sales of its wines, and this new partnership with 1% for the Planet builds on the winery’s commitment to environmental causes.

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Tarpon Tavern Makes National Cut on Urbanspoon

Photo of Tarpon Tavern is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Among the 200 Most Popular Restaurant Bars, listed by Urbanspoon, in the U.S. is Tarpon Tavern.

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The Stanley Flask

After almost 100 years making some of the best thermoses on the planet, Stanley is now making flasks.

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