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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist

Chris West is a junior viticulture and enology major from Plano, TX.

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Valhalla bartender and recent WSU graduate Meagan Smiley makes a drink on the spot with two randomly-selected ingredients as she talks about serving fresh 21-year-olds Saturday night at Valhalla Bar and Grill.

I can show you world of whiskey, vodka, tequila

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
September 27, 2018
A classic wine-and-cheese pairing at Merry Cellars isn’t the only food and booze option. Try fish tacos and ale to mix it up.

Booze News: pairing popcorn, champagne

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
September 13, 2018
Blake Preston makes a drink for Cocktail Roulette at Etsi Bravo on Tuesday.

Booze News: valkyries and cowboys unite

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
September 6, 2018
Mint’s Booze News writer invites drinkers of all kinds to try local bars and share recipes.

Booze News Hath Done Returneth-ed to Pullman

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
August 30, 2018

Booze News: Last call until fall

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
May 4, 2018

Drunken traveler heads to Walla Walla

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
March 22, 2018
Stubblefields bartender Devinne Schultz, voted Pullman’s best, prepares drinks for her coworkers Thursday.

Stubbies overshadows the rest

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
March 5, 2018
ZZU Manager Skyler Cracraft tends to the bar at the newly reopened ZZU Club and grub bar. Cracraft said, "I'm excited to be back open, this is what Pullman needed."

Booze News: An Irishman stumbles into a ZZU…

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
February 1, 2018

Booze News: Wizards, witches and bisque

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
November 16, 2017
Molly Carney smiles wide with a Deschutes beer in hand during the Tap Takeover fundraiser Sept. 12.

Booze news: Whiskey, Vodka and Noir Films

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
September 28, 2017

Booze News: High anxiety and high fives

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
September 14, 2017
Wine is poured for Merry Cellars Wine Club members at the Merry Cellars 2017 Wine Release 
on Saturday.

Booze News: This week’s hot new drinks

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
August 31, 2017
Luke Hollister | Daily Evergreen file
This 2013 Syrah is a red wine from Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Columbia Valley. Merry Cellars Winery is preparing for a 
wine release Saturday.

New fermentation hits stands

CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
August 24, 2017
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