StarChefs, the restaurant industry magazine, announces its 2018 class of Portland Rising Stars. The quarterly awards honor up-and-coming chefs and hospitality professionals, who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. This year, the StarChefs editorial team met with more than 125 chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and artisans in Portland. The 2018…
La Ruta PDX, Chef John Gorham, and Aborígens are happy to announce a new food exploration trip around the hidden corners of Catalan and Spanish cuisines. After a first successful tour of the North of the Peninsula Ibérica in 2017, this time they will head South to get immersed into rural Andalusia and the fishing…
Basketball fans from Boise and around the nation are getting ready for March Madness. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament starts its first and second rounds in Boise March 15 and 17 at Taco Bell Arena at Boise State University. The Bronco Gameday Shuttle makes parking easy, convenient and affordable for fans while easing traffic and parking around the university.…
St. Clair Brown is brings San Francisco Bay's hottest DJ's to the heart of Napa, California to wrap up their Speakeasy Music Sessions this Friday. DJ Nina Sol, a vinyl enthusiast, renown for weaving a genre-bending soulful sound is sure to keep the dance floors moving and shaking. Her sound has become part of the very…
“Contraband” Chocolate Eggs, Tea Time and An Egg Hunt Worth $50 Sunday, April 1 Pix Surprise Eggs – Kinder Eggs that taste better and are legal! Ever have a Kinder Egg? They are all over the world, except in the United States. These dual layered white and dark chocolate eggs come with a secret prize hidden…
Where Art and Willamette Valley Wine Meet in Portland Portland's creative spirit takes center stage on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when the Portland Art Museum and Willamette Valley Wineries Association come together for Harvest Celebration. This special evening brings 54 Willamette Valley wineries, Pacific Northwest artists, live demonstrations, and seasonal cuisine under one roof in downtown Portland. Whether you're a Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks For November 2026, we've selected three standout restaurants, three downtown hotels worth considering, and four events that reveal different sides of Boise. From an intimate dinner and a boutique hotel stay to an evening exploring Idaho's history, this is your guide to making the most of a late-autumn visit. 🟢 Where To Eat Boise's culinary Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November 2026 brings community celebrations, live performances, local art, and early holiday shopping to Central Oregon. Whether you're planning a romantic mountain getaway, visiting friends over Thanksgiving, or simply looking for a change of scenery, we've selected three standout restaurants, three exceptional places to stay, and four events worth building a Bend weekend around. 🟢 Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November brings a quieter kind of luxury to Napa Valley. The harvest rush has eased, the vineyards turn to autumn gold, and tasting rooms and restaurants invite a more unhurried visit. From American Canyon’s southern gateway to St. Helena’s wine-country charm and Yountville’s celebrated dining scene, this is a month to explore at your own Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, visiting family for Thanksgiving, or looking for a fresh perspective on the Pacific Northwest, we've curated the Seattle restaurants, downtown hotels, and November 2026 events worth adding to your itinerary. 🟢 Where To Eat Seattle's dining scene is built on more than exceptional seafood. Its best restaurants combine culinary Continue Reading