One of the top vegetarian restaurants in the country is located in Spokane. Enjoy roasted onion gorgonzola ravioli sauted with arugula, walnuts, and olive oil and topped with chilled tomato-fennel gazpacho at Mizuna. (214 N. Howard, Spokane, 509-747-2004)
Fungas Among Us -- The largest certified organic gourmet mushroom grower in Washington State. Michael and Lynn Monroe started cultivating specialty mushrooms in their Seattle garage over a decade ago, and within a year, the business had grown so much they purchased a two-acre farm in Snohomish. Owner Michael Moore takes groups of up to 20 people on tours that last about one hour and cover everything from cultivation to picking and processing. Reservations are required. Call 360-568-3403 or visit
Sky River Mead produces the Nectar of the Gods - Legend has it that "Mead", the world's oldest known alcoholic beverage, is a sacred drink brewed from heaven-sent honey. Drinking mead was said to give good health and exceptional strength, to encourage wit and poetry, to increase virility and add years to a lusty life. Now if that doesn't make you want to tour Sky River Mead in Sultan, then you've been spending too much time with your laptop. The meadery has resurrected the age-old art of making mead at their brewery in Sultan. The tasting room is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours should be arranged in advance -- call 360-793-6761 or visit www.skyriverbrewing.com. Tours take from 20-50 minutes, depending upon special interests.