Bitner Vineyards February 10 - 12 | 12-5pm Treat your sweetheart or friends for a beautiful visit to Sunnyslope Wine Trail country. Bitner Vineyards will be pouring 5 exquisite wines paired with decadent chocolates from Weiser Classic Candy Company and gourmet cheeses. To make it extra special, end the tasting by taking a Be Mine…
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…
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