It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest’s ice-cold saltwater yields outstanding native shellfish varieties. Here are our favorite must-hit spots to slurp Seattle’s best oysters and delight in some sweet, briny nectar. Elliott's Oyster House | 1201 Alaskan Way Pier 56 | 206-623-4340 Fun fact: this waterfront watering hole, located on Pier 56, freshly shucks…
The Zaslove Family, owners of the “Best Sushi in the Napa Valley,” Eiko’s and Eiko’s at Oxbow have announced the opening of a new restaurant. Napa Noodles opened to the public July 26th, located at 1124 1st Street. Napa Noodles is managed by Allison Hallum, Rick & Nancy’s daughter, who currently manages both of the…
In celebration of RingSide Fish House's Dollar Oyster Mondays (D.O.M.) one-year anniversary and upcoming National Oyster Day, RingSide is hosting an Oyster Shuck-Off In The Park event on Tuesday, August 1st from 4-6pm in Director Park (815 SW Park Ave). This Shuck-Off event features two friendly competitions between three of Downtown Portland's best seafood restaurants…
If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, it’s probably safe to assume you’re familiar with chicken or veggie curry. But why not veer just off the charted course and spice up your lunch, dinner, or brunch with some classic Indian cheese curds? Paneer is pure perfection inside a pocket of toasty naan, drenched in a…
Chef Liam Blackmon from Cacoco Drinking Chocolate and Chef Zachary Mazi of The Food Bender (formerly of LionFish SupperClub and Ulterior Restaurant) are teaming up with the world famous Chef Diego Felix of Colectivo Felix to put on the next iteration of Tacos and Chocolate at MJA Vineyards! Come and enjoy a selection of incredible and cultural significant Mexican cuisine,…
6 Restaurants & 3 Events to Put on Your List Seattle’s fall dining calendar gets one of its best excuses to explore the city from October 18–31, 2026, when Seattle Restaurant Week returns across Greater Seattle. For two weeks, restaurants, bars, cafés and other local food businesses offer specially curated menus at $20, $35, $50 and $65 price points. It Continue Reading
Where To Play in Portland: Taste of Portland Huge Success, October Dining & Local Picks UPDATE | October 12, 2026 Following this year’s Taste of Portland, Where To Eat Guide reached out to Urban Restaurant Group for an update on the event’s fundraising efforts benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. While the final donation total has yet to be announced, organizers Continue Reading
Seattle Events, Dining & Local Picks For a visitor, October is a great month to resist the temptation to stay entirely downtown. Start at Pike Place Market, certainly, but leave room for the Central District, SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District. Seattle rewards a little wandering. Sea-Tac gives the city unusually easy access for a Pacific Northwest destination, Link Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks 🟢 Where To Eat Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood — Downtown 981 W Grove St. Chandlers is the dress-up dinner in this itinerary: prime steaks, seafood, martinis and live jazz inside Hotel 43. It has the confidence of an established downtown dining room without feeling detached from Boise itself. For an October evening, start Continue Reading
Downtown, the Deschutes River and the Old Mill District make an easy urban circuit, while the Cascade foothills begin almost immediately at the city's edge. October adds an especially strong cultural calendar to that landscape, from independent film and local art to Bend's signature fall festival. 🟢 Where To Eat Spork — Newport Avenue 937 NW Newport Ave. Spork remains Continue Reading