March 2, 2020

To welcome Seattle Cocktail Week, Beverage Director Amanda Reed shines the spotlight on two of Heartwood Provisions’ dynamic bartenders, Michael Cadden and Andrew Larson, and their creations for the annual event. “I’ve worked with these two for years and have really watched them grow and evolve their knowledge, skill and craft. Although they are both…

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July 8, 2019

“Whisk(e)y has long been one of my favorite spirits to experiment with,” said Reed. “Whether it’s American bourbons or the single malts of Scotland, whisky delivers such distinctive flavors based on how and where it is distilled.” In recent years, there has been a huge surge in popularity for whisky produced in Japan, explained Reed….

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January 8, 2019

Whether observing Dry January, No Alcohol November or just honoring the body with a timeout from booze, many are going dry for a day—or a lifetime. While drinking without alcohol has long meant saccharine sodas, tired spritzes, or a lime, and some sparkling water today craft mocktails have come of age. Now spirit-free options are…

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September 11, 2018

With the bounty of summer slowly fading in the Pacific Northwest, Heartwood Provisions bartender Michael Cadden is preserving up a storm. With cherries on our heels, and peaches and nectarines just coming to an end, he hustles to turn stone fruit to syrups and jams that mix nicely into cocktails and mocktails and shrubs. “Preserving…

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August 15, 2018

Never mind sipping in the rain, in Seattle bourbon goes year-round. Versatile and complex, the distinctly American spirit flexes easily to adapt to its pairings. While in winter you can serve bourbon neat and sip on it for sustenance, come spring all it takes is a bit of mint and simple syrup and crushed ice…

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July 18, 2018

Every summer it seems our Heartwood palates turn to agave spirits, particularly tequila. Maybe that’s because,  July 24th,  National Tequila Day is on the horizon. Maybe it’s because tequila seems so right for the coming Seattle sunshine. Or maybe, it’s just because the bar team at Heartwood Provisions needs an excuse. After all, the men…

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