With the chilly temperatures and dreary weather, a piping hot plate of rich and flavorful pasta simply hits the spot! These spots around Seattle are ideal for stopping in with the whole family to enjoy Italian pasta specialties with fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients. Cuadra No. 32 | 2132 1st Avenue | 206-602-6432 Mixing Italian…
If you really mean business, it is possible to eat a burrito for every meal in Seattle. And it’s easy to mean business when it comes to the (arguably) two best Mexican-inspired staples. Here’s where you can demolish a two-hander or leave covered in juicy taco drippings… all before noon. Agave Cocina & Tequilas |…
Because it is made in a light broth, Bouillabase is a great dish year-round. It’s a classic Provençal seafood stew of various shellfish and fish combinations, warming you from the inside out during the wintertime, and offering a light and tasty meal during warmer months. These spots around Seattle do a fantastic Bouillabase - give…
A heaping plateful of sauced-up spaghetti is a universal crowd-pleaser. So even if you’ve got dietary restrictions, you don’t want to miss out. Gluten-free diners can twirl their forks into the center of these diet-friendly pasta offerings from some of Seattle’s most beloved Italian eateries. Amante Pizza & Pasta | Multiple locations With a whopping…
Although many of Seattle’s farmers markets are seasonal for the late spring, summer, and early fall, a few are open year-round for our enjoyment of local produce and goods. One of those is the Ballard market, which is open Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. While you’re shopping seasonal produce and foods from local…
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