Todd Jurich's Bistro (And Why Five-Star Can Remain Laid-Back) If there is any reason to throw on one's best outfit and plan an extravagant evening, at least one restaurant in downtown Norfolk proves itself to be worth the expense. Todd Jurich's Bistro is the type of spot that would accommodate any occasion, ranging from…
Toulouse Petit - Breakfast of Champignons! Toulouse Petit brings New Orleans inspired fare to lower Queen Anne. Featuring a unique and flavorful Southern cuisine and ornate Creole decor, Toulouse offers a soulful dining experience from early morning until late evening. Brian Hutmacher, the owner of Mexican restaurant Peso’s, opened Toulouse Petit in 2010. The…
It was a bit like a dramatic Hollywood movie opening. You know, one of those director-was-overly-cheesy moments that “us” girls like. We’re at the hostess stand, and a gentleman taps me on the shoulder and says (for lack of blog-voice availability, insert deep powerful tone), “Your daughter...she’s very happy. No?” As I turn, all…
Happy hour appropriately occurs twice a day at Pintxo, a modern Spanish style tapas restaurant in Seattle's Belltown. There, diners are able to enjoy inexpensive sangria, wines, and beer accompanied by several delicious small plates during two happy hours. The first begins at five and ends at seven. Then break for siesta and come…
On a drizzly Monday afternoon, my sister Alex and I walked into the café. The room was buzzing with conversation and laughter. Every table was occupied with wine sipping guests beginning to unwind from their work days. We snagged a spot at the bar top and immediately studied the wine list. While Portello doesn’t…
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
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