With its crispy and delicious qualities, tempura is a Japanese recipe and method of frying food for a light and crunchy result! Several spots around the city are must-visit for their dishes featuring tempura-battered goodness, and not all of them are Japanese cuisine... Doc's Marina Grill | 403 Madison Avenue S, Bainbridge Island | 206-842-8339…
From the classics to the egg-centric (pun intended), here’s where Seattle breakfast crowds can chow down on omelettes and scrambles that will keep you coming back for more bites in between coffee refills. Americana | 219 Broadway E | 206-328-4604 Each of Americana’s egg offerings is served with rosemary potatoes and your choice of toast.…
Charcuterie takes all the best parts of snack time -- savory meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, and spreads -- and elevates them into an artful appetizer. Whet your appetite with these Seattle-made meat and cheese board picks. Cure | 1641 Nagle Pl | 206-568-5475 Because the noble meat and cheese board is Cure’s pièce de résistance,…
Oysters, prawns, clams, mussels, and crab… oh my! Bastille Cafe & Bar | 5307 Ballard Ave NW | 206-453-5014 Dig into a heaping plateful of this Ballard hotspot’s Moules Frites, featuring creamy coconut milk and red curry-spiced Taylor Shellfish mussels layered with red ginger and green onion… the perfect saucy combo for dipping those crispy…
Sacramento loves chicken wings! It was apparent at the 4th annual Sactown Wings festival on July 30. Thousands of hungry people flocked to South Side Park for wings in the 98 degree heat! The festival benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. The event was put on by Xoso Sport & Social League. The festival includes booths…
Opera on the Lawn Returns to Remy Wines for a 20th Anniversary Celebration Some Sunday mornings call for coffee. This one calls for live opera, a picnic on the lawn, and a glass of Oregon wine. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Remy Wines will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the return of Opera on the Lawn. The outdoor performance features Continue Reading
Where To Play This Summer in Seattle: Events, Dining & Local Picks Seattle is heading into one of its busiest stretches of summer. Seafair returns to Lake Washington, Bite of Seattle takes over Seattle Center, and Festival Sundiata brings a free weekend of Black arts, food, music, and culture to the heart of the city. Whether you are visiting for Continue Reading
Heading to the Waterfront Blues Festival with food allergies or dietary restrictions? You are not alone. Festival food can be exciting, but it can also be tricky when you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan options. The good news is that several vendors at this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival are already thinking about guests with different dietary needs. Continue Reading
Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival returns July 2-4, 2026 to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, bringing three days of live music, riverfront views, fireworks, and a full festival food lineup that makes this one of the tastiest summer events in the city. This year’s Blues Bites food court and vendor marketplace will feature a mix of new arrivals, returning Portland favorites, local Continue Reading
Portland’s summer soundtrack returns to the riverfront. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back July 2–4, 2026 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, bringing three days, three stages, Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, local food, craft beverages, a curated marketplace, and a Fourth of July fireworks show over the water. This year’s lineup stretches far beyond traditional blues, Continue Reading