Chef Rose Archer Debuts Central Oregon’s First Immersive Food & Wine Festival In a town known for its beer trails and mountain stoke, something unexpected is being uncorked. On September 27, the Luscious Bend Food + Wine Experience turns Mt. Bachelor Lodge into a three-story culinary love letter to Central Oregon. Think: ten chefs, ten…
Where To Play This Week in Bend: Events, Dining & Local Picks Get ready, Bend — this weekend is packed with music, art, food, and summer vibes! Whether you’re a First Friday regular or just looking for something new, downtown Bend is buzzing with fun you won’t want to miss. 🟢 Where To Eat Jackalope…
Where To Play This Week in Portland: Events, Dining & Local Picks 🟢 Where To Eat Mucca Pizzeria – Downtown Indulge in the authentic taste of contemporary Neapolitan style pizza in the heart of Portland. Fresh pasta specials, panini sandwiches, and house made gelato. There's something for everyone! See menu Miss Delta – Mississippi Area…
Portland’s most iconic summer celebration is back, and it’s bigger and more soulful than ever. The 38th Annual Waterfront Blues Festival is taking over Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, and you’re invited to join the music, the magic, and the memories. Picture this: warm summer air, the Willamette…
The People's Courts are making The City of Roses fun again, and everyone is welcome. The 48,000-square-foot social venue has indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts, Bocce Ball, Ping Pong, Cornhole, a 9-hole Disc Golf putting course, an arcade, and two excellent restaurants. It will open in the summer of 2023 at 2700 NE 82nd Ave…
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