“The secret ingredient is love” is a famous saying about a delicious dish bursting with flavors, especially in Portland, Oregon. Culturally as an Asian-American, food translates as a way of showing love. When a dish is made with love as a secret ingredient, it will always be perfect because it is the cook’s passion. This…
Goodbyes are always bittersweet- especially when the goodbye you’re saying is to Bend, OR. I was born and raised in this town. I’ve watched it grow from a small milling and farming community of 20,000 to a bustling, trendy mountain town with over 100,000 residents and a massive influx of seasonal tourists. Although I am…
We announce the April 2022 edition of Famished Fork - The Eat Guide's monthly newsletter! Welcome Spring! We wish you a bright, warm, and beautiful Spring! Please get to know our featured foodie influencers and the freshest dishes in their local areas! This issue mostly features a guide on where to eat in Portland, Bend,…
Portland is a foodie city, and most of the city's identity is the food carts! Food carts are perfect for busy people and perfect for this pandemic since they are built for takeaway and provide social distancing between the staff and diners. Check out this food cart guide Juliana Soles, also known as Food Femme…
The reality is that my home state Alaska is a little behind on the trend-setting scene. Only just recently, in 2021, has Guy Fieri taken his 16-year-old Food Network mega-show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives to the Last Frontier’s biggest city, Anchorage (on an episode I was featured on!), and it wasn’t but a few more…
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