Michael & Elizabeth Fagin
Michael is a freelance travel writer for Foodista and is currently touring much of the US West Coast enjoying the wine country, and covering the fine wines, dining, and hiking in the region. Also covering British Columbia wine country and exploring the rain forests, coastal regions, and the mountains. While he is not writing Michael is the operational meteorologist for West Coast Weather, LLC and provides custom forecast for all outdoor events from weddings to climbing mountains (from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Everest) .
Elizabeth Fagin is a free-lance writer currently focusing on travel, food and wine, with her husband Michael. She has also written professionally for the Fresh Connections Blog - The Parfitt Way, which features points of interest and culture on Bainbridge Island, WA. She has been a Jewish Educator in the Seattle area for the last 25 years. Elizabeth and Michael live in Redmond, WA where they raised two kids and a number of cats.
Posts by Michael & Elizabeth Fagin
July 8, 2021
Part 1: Riding the Waves and More We headed out for our adventure early one rainy day. As we left the Seattle area, we agreed that it was a fine time to be going east to the sunny side of the state....
May 6, 2021
Our adventure started early from Redmond, Washington, and we hit the road to Richland to purchase our new Aquaglide Chelan 140 inflatable kayak. We were very tempted to stop partway on our trip...
November 12, 2020
We recently had the good fortune to taste a variety of wines from the Cariñena wine region of Spain. Cariñena is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP - similar to AVAs in the United...
November 10, 2020
For The Simpsons aficionados, we are not referencing Berger's Burgers, the drive-in that Marge Simpson used to work for before marrying Homer. Uneeda Burger, in Seattle's Fremont...
October 27, 2020
Part 2: Tri-Cities. Read Part 1 here. While the Red Mountain AVA is the second smallest AVA in Washington state – the terroir is some of the best in the nation – producing wine that has...
October 19, 2020
Part 1. It’s the weather! Not only are the dry, warm summers great for growing grapes, but the Tri-Cities area is also north of Napa so it gets two more hours of daylight. This also makes the...
August 19, 2020
Read Part 1: A peaceful stroll in the woods paired with dining in Langley here. Views of Mt. Baker while soaking up the sun and floating in a protected bay; that is kayaking on the waters...
August 1, 2020
Part 1: A peaceful stroll in the woods paired with dining in Langley. Just a short, beautiful ferry ride from Seattle, and you can find yourself in a sanctuary for the body and soul. Earth Sanctuary...
June 23, 2020
While located minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport, Cedarbrook Lodge is far from your typical airport hotel. Ranked #7 of the Top Thirty Readers’ Choice Awards for 2019, Cedarbrook is an...
April 13, 2020
We love spring in the wine country of Eastern Washington. Bud break is happening, and wildflowers abound in the desert. If you work in the vineyards of Red Mountain AVA or Walla Walla AVA you can...
January 17, 2020
Winter in Arizona Part 3: Mesa Foodie Trail V 3.0 (read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series) It was our third visit to the Mesa Fresh Foodie Trail, and it just keeps getting bigger and better!...
January 15, 2020
Part 2. Scottsdale: South American Cuisine, Wine Pairing, and Brewpubs (read Part 1 of this series). For snowbirds looking for South American climate paired with fine wine and cuisine at a...
January 14, 2020
Part 1. Downtown Phoenix: Dining and Murals – a Delicious and Delightful Art Lover’s Walk You'd be hard-pressed to find a hotel more unique than the Found:RE Phoenix. As we walked...
December 11, 2019
Part 3: Cochise County, Arizona: Willcox Wine with Notes of the Old West (read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series) If you are exploring southern Arizona, one place not to be missed is the Chiricahua...
December 6, 2019
Part 2: Hiking and Dining in the Desert (read Part 1 here). It promised to be a busy day ahead, so we headed over to the Horseshoe Café & Bakery for a hearty breakfast. Situated in downtown...
December 5, 2019
Part 1. Bisbee the Mile-High Delight – Food, Hiking, and History The first thing we noticed as we drove into Bisbee, Arizona, was the giant ‘B’ on the hill rising behind the...
December 4, 2019
Part 2: Bike, hike, or snack (read Part 1 here) Biking We spent much of the day before enjoying all the fantastic dining options offered in Tucson, so the goal today was to pedal off some calories,...
December 3, 2019
Part 1: Tucson The Foodie Capital of Arizona and More! While it is true that just about every location these days claims to have a unique food and culture scene – Tucson has the chops to prove...
November 6, 2019
This is Part 3 of the Walla Walla, WA: Walking Your Way to the Best Wine Vintages and Culinary Delights 3-part series. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. There are over 13 outstanding...
October 29, 2019
This is Part 2 of the 3-Part Walla Walla: Walking Your Way to the Best Wine Vintages and Culinary Delights series (read Part 1 and Part 3). Coast to Coast gold medals (1000 medals in total) and...
October 25, 2019
Weather and Wine - Part 1 of a 3-part series. The Ride East The first decision was easy: leave the continued rainy pattern in the Seattle area or go east to the sunny conditions of the wine...
October 22, 2019
In 1864, wine grape growing started in the Lewiston and Clarkston area, but it wasn't until 2016 that the Lewis-Clark AVA (American Viticultural Area) was established. Officially named the...
October 7, 2019
Happy Hour wine with a winemaker, evening stroll along the Columbia River, or dinner with a view of the river? All this and more awaits you at The Lodge at Columbia Point. We opted for dinner at...
August 30, 2019
People of the river of mist. That is the translation for the Gitxsan (also Gitksan) of the First Nation who have lived in the Skeena River basin for hundreds of years. We enjoyed some mist with part...
August 28, 2019
Now through the end of September, Seattle's first skyscraper - Smith Tower - is hosting a pop-up bar. The Lookout, located on the 22nd floor of the iconic building, is a great place to gather...
