Super Bowl 51 is this Sunday! Sadly, the Seahawks aren’t in it, but football enthusiasts and fans of the New England Patriots or Atlanta Falcons will be planning their Super Bowl parties or scoping out spots around the city to watch the game. If you’re in the second group, here are some excellent places to…
Alexander Sullivan-Parker, formerly of Catagna and Muselet, has taken over the Swank and Swine kitchens in the Paramount Hotel. Sullivan-Parker has stepped up the game at Swank Restaurant, refining dishes into sophisticated presentations of Americana. “The result is generally something our guests find familiarity in but also a little intrigue. Hospitality is always in the…
Photo: Facebook/Circadia It’s as if Seattle grew up and became a sophisticated city overnight with the recent opening of Circadia. Circadia is located downtown on the corner of 7th and Olive. This restaurant has changed the Seattle restaurant landscape in a number of ways: service, sophistication and creativity. The team behind this extraordinary creation is top notch.…
When the weather is cold and wet, a rich, classic French dish of Bœuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) hits the spot! Bœuf Bordelaise is almost the same, with a couple of alterations and a thicker sauce/stew, but both dishes are ideal wintertime entrees to warm you from the inside, out. Several restaurants around Seattle make a…
So many of the best breakfast sandwiches out there are pretty bare-bones: meat, eggs, and cheese between an English muffin, bagel, sliced croissant, or toast. Add specialty ingredients and an already delightful early morning item can really transcend. These top Seattle picks have either mastered the art of the basic breakfast sammie or made a…
The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR Honorable Mention, Portland’s new premier destination celebrating the legacy and culture of sports, is proud to announce the opening of Unlisted, a hidden speakeasy discreetly located within the iconic Benson Hotel. Designed as an inmate extension of the Honorable Mention experience, Unlisted offers a refined, late-night atmosphere that blends elevated cocktails, curated music, and a Continue Reading
Where To Play This Easter in Seattle, Portland, Bend & Boise: Spring Events & Local Picks As spring settles into the Pacific Northwest, Easter arrives with that familiar mix of fresh blooms, community gatherings, and family-forward celebration. Across Seattle, Portland, Bend, and Boise, the holiday takes shape in egg hunts that fill parks, festivals that bring neighborhoods together, and traditions Continue Reading
Boise greets you at 2,840 feet with big-sky light, a walkable downtown, and the Boise River glinting just steps from your hotel. Ten minutes from the airport and you’re already on the Greenbelt, passing cyclists, Basque cafés, and public art. Idaho’s capital has quietly become one of the West’s most compelling small cities — grounded, creative, and always a little Continue Reading
Accessible via Redmond Airport, Central Oregon is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. While we’ll call it Central Oregon, the heartbeat of this region sits squarely in Bend, with Redmond and Sunriver rounding out the experience just minutes away. March here is a study in contrasts. You can ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning and sip a craft Continue Reading
With Sea-Tac International Airport serving more than 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle is one of the most accessible gateways in the West. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. Once you arrive, the city unfolds in distinct neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Queen Anne to Ballard. In March, winter begins to soften. The days stretch Continue Reading