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Kevin Hopper

Oregon
As seen in: Tacoma News Tribune, Idaho Statesman, The Bellingham Herald, The Olympian, Tri-City Herald
Covers:  Food, cocktails, beer, wine, travel, business profiles
Doesn't Cover: Hard news, sports, crime, government
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.

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Kevin Hopper’s Biography

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Kevin Hopper is a seasoned features writer with 25 years experience writing about music, food, cocktails, travel, events, profiles and the arts. He turns in concise and well-edited copy on time, every time.

After starting out in a daily newsroom, Kevin went on to become editor of Local iQ, an arts and culture magazine (2006-2019), and has written for numerous dailies and magazines.

Kevin Hopper’s Journalist Portfolio

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Party like it's 1510 with Benedictine

Party like it's 1510 with Benedictine

Most people who enjoy an adult beverage from time to time have a go-to spirit. I myself am a whiskey and gin …

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Boise bartender: Make room for formerly maligned mezcal, hold the worm

Boise bartender: Make room for formerly maligned mezcal, hold the worm

If you are like me, your first experience with mezcal likely came from a miniature bottle of Monte Alban or D…

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How a common cure-all created a culture of cocktails

How a common cure-all created a culture of cocktails

At most modern bars worth their salt these days, you'll find a half dozen or more small bottles lined up on t…

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From Ireland, via Frisco, with love

From Ireland, via Frisco, with love

With the winter party season at its peak, winter warmers are likely being poured in taverns everywhere as you…

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Heat up your winter glass with tropical flair

Heat up your winter glass with tropical flair

As the winter cold sets in, many tipplers naturally and excitedly turn their attention to warm drinks like Ir…

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Acquiring a taste for the 'bartenders' handshake'

Acquiring a taste for the 'bartenders' handshake'

I like to continually challenge my palate by eating or drinking things that at first don't go down well. But …

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Articles

Want a festive cocktail? Tom & Jerry is traditional cheer in a cup this time of year

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By Kevin Hopper
| Tacoma News Tribune Verified
Each year around Christmas, it is traditional to make candy … lots and lots of candy. Growing up, my mom filled at least a dozen tins with fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate-covered peanuts and all sorts of confections to enjoy throughout the holiday season. And while it’s a wonderful tradition (especially when you’re a kid with a huge sweet tooth), it’s a lot of work.
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Want a festive cocktail? Tom & Jerry is traditional cheer in a cup this time of year

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By Kevin Hopper
| The Olympian Verified
Each year around Christmas, it is traditional to make candy … lots and lots of candy. Growing up, my mom filled at least a dozen tins with fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate-covered peanuts and all sorts of confections to enjoy throughout the holiday season. And while it’s a wonderful tradition (especially when you’re a kid with a huge sweet tooth), it’s a lot of work.
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Want a festive cocktail? Tom & Jerry is traditional cheer in a cup this time of year

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By Kevin Hopper
| Tri-City Herald Verified
Each year around Christmas, it is traditional to make candy … lots and lots of candy. Growing up, my mom filled at least a dozen tins with fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate-covered peanuts and all sorts of confections to enjoy throughout the holiday season. And while it’s a wonderful tradition (especially when you’re a kid with a huge sweet tooth), it’s a lot of work.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote, designed and edited my own music rag in college. I unfortunately didn't save any of them for myself.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. That's what I learned on in college eons ago. I don't miss them.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is unfortunately blurring the lines of what people view as news.
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