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Real Food Finds •  Wine, Brews & Spirits • Real Foodie Profiles

Some people and products simply are tops — and we can't wait to share our favorite finds!

If you produce or sell an item you believe could be a real favorite, email us about a review. And if you know of a chef, baker, chocolatier, candymaker, cheesemaker, farmer, coffee grower, or other foodie you think we should profile, please let us know.

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A Beercation in Eugene, Oregon

Steelhead brewery in Eugene, Oregon

Orr Beer Editor, Brian Yaegar, takes a beercation in Eugene, the Northwest’s newest brew hot spot.

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Vodka—The Answer is Clear

tasting spirits in British Columbia

Craft Vodkas aren’t your grandfather’s vodka. Editor’s note: In the last couple of years, vodka has made a comeback as a go-to spirit. Now, high-end and artisan distillers are both getting in the act and producing some outstanding varieties. RFT’s Wine & Spirits Editor, Julie Pegg, dives into to the subject of Vodka and samples [...]

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Anchor Distilling, San Francisco: Crafting a Winner

Anchor beer

Our reviewers dive into what Anchor Distilling has to offer.

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Harvard Sweet Boutique: Fresh Home-style Cookies, Brownies and More Online

Harvard Sweet Boutique chocolate chunk cookie

Check out these home-style cookies, brownies, and more from Harvard Sweet Boutique.

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Urban Winetopia: Wine Touring in Portland, Oregon

PDX Urban Winery

Our Beer Editor, Brian Yaeger, takes a bus tour of Portland’s urban wineries.

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Jerky Hut: Local, High-quality, Delicious

Beef jerky Jerky Hut

Jerky Hut Beef Jerky is our delicious new food find.

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Grapefruit Pie: Citrusy Goodness at Lone Star BBQ, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Grapefruit pie, Lone Star BBQ, Texas

RFT Editors discover grapefruit pie, a regional delight from South Texas that’s juicy and delicious.

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Great Tequila: It’s More than Margaritas

Tequila shot

RFT sent writer Elizabeth Fagin to explore the world of great tequilas.

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Blue Diamond Thin Shell Almonds: Super Fresh, Crackin’ Good

Blue Diamond Thin Shell almonds

Freshly roasted almonds you can crack with your hands. The folks at Blue Diamond, the almond people, have come up with a way to roast almonds in the shell and create a thin shell that you can open with your fingers. And, if you love fresh almonds as much as we do, you’ll agree that [...]

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Olmeca’s Tequilas: Treasures of Mexico

Olmeca Tequila glasses

RFT assembled a tasting panel to sample and review Olmeca’s Altos Plata and Altos Reposada Tequilas.

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Dandelion Chocolate: Fine Artisan Bean-to-Bar Chocolate

Dandelion chocolate

San Francisco’s Dandelion Chocolate makes exquisite bean-to-bar chocolate bars any chocolate lover can appreciate.

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Pie-in-a-Box: Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Chocolate Mascarpone Pie Kit

Chocolate marscapone pie kit, Crave Brothers

Our friends at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese have made a super-easy, no-bake pie kit for their Chocolate Mascarpone Pie.

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