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…
Boise is bursting with summer experiences this week (July 28 – August 3, 2025). We’ve mapped out the top ways to play, local-approved eats, and boutique stays to match! Make this weekend unforgettable and see what the locals keep talking about. 🟡 Where To Play Alive After 5 – July 30, 5:00 PM @ The…
Chef/Restaurateurs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, are the dynamic couple behind Los Angeles’ much celebrated Scratch Restaurants group. Set to open Sushi By Scratch Restaurants in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood on September 1, 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushi by Scratch Restaurants (@sushibyscratchrestaurants) Margarita Kallas-Lee, executive…
Summer brings to mind al fresco lunch and people-watching for me. Whether dining at a shady table with a view or having a picnic lunch in a lovely location, summertime presents the perfect opportunity for good food, crisp wine, and fresh air. Here are my top choices for summer lunch in the Bay Area regions.…
Americans are feeling the pinch, and yet, one of the areas not suffering is catering. According to MarketWatch, the average American spends more every month on restaurants and takeouts, bringing restaurants back from the brink. Part of the reason for this is flexibility. While couples are paying more in restaurants, they’re spending less elsewhere -…
The Boise River Greenbelt, walkable districts, and a Basque Block alive with wine, pintxos, and festivals make this city both grounded and evolving. Boise is warm, artistic, and accessible, whether you are here to hike the foothills or settle into a long patio evening. Where To Eat The STIL (Downtown Boise) Playful, inventive, and distinctly Boise, The STIL turns ice Continue Reading
With Sea-Tac International Airport serving over 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle offers unmatched accessibility. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. The city blends distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Ballard with cutting-edge cuisine and progressive values. Paddle Lake Union, ferry across Elliott Bay, or explore its long list of spring festivals. Seattle Continue Reading
Where To Play This May in Bend: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Bend is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. May in Bend is that perfect in-between, snow still caps the peaks while patios fill along the river. It’s a season of contrast and possibility, where mornings can start on a trail and end with a cocktail under Continue Reading
Where To Play This May in Portland: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Just 20 minutes from PDX, Portland blends small-town charm with world-class flavor. Its bridges connect walkable neighborhoods full of food carts, microbreweries, vintage shops, and indie theaters. Festivals animate Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park, while nature beckons from Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge. Portland rewards Continue Reading
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