“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…
Bend is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. June is when the city fully leans into outdoor season. Patios fill early, paddleboards return to the river, and festivals stretch across downtown parks and brewery lawns. Bend balances adventure with comfort, making it just as appealing for families as it is for couples or weekend groups looking for a Continue Reading
Vineyard rows glow bright green, patios fill with afternoon tastings, and warm evenings stretch long enough for outdoor dinners and concerts under the stars. Each town brings its own personality, from downtown Napa’s lively tasting rooms to the quieter elegance of Yountville and St. Helena. Early summer is when Napa feels both celebratory and relaxed at once. 🟢 Where To Continue Reading
Tree-lined streets, public art, local restaurants, and the Boise River Greenbelt create one of the Northwest’s most approachable summer cities. June brings outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, farmers markets, and long evenings best spent on shaded patios or along the river. Boise feels active without feeling rushed, which is exactly part of its charm. 🟢 Where To Eat Ā Café Ā Continue Reading
🟢 Where To Eat Kell's Irish Restaurant & Pub Hidden beneath Pike Place Market in Post Alley, Kell’s remains one of downtown Seattle’s most enduring gathering spots. The warm wood interiors, nightly live music, and deeply comforting shepherd’s pie feel especially welcome after a cool waterfront evening. In June, the patio and alleyways around Pike Place come alive with travelers, Continue Reading
Sip & Stroll Salem Returns With Local Flavor and Community Spirit Late summer in downtown Salem feels made for evenings like this. Music drifts through the streets, tasting glasses clink between conversations, and local businesses stay buzzing long after sunset. Sip & Stroll Salem has quickly become one of the Willamette Valley’s most meaningful community events, bringing together local wine, Continue Reading