What a shame it is to leave happy hour feeling hungry, thirsty, and disappointed. After all, its name does lend it to a certain caliber of expectation, and guests want to go home feeling, ahem, happy. So why settle for anything less? Instead of playing happy hour roulette, use our list to inspire your next after-work rendezvous.…
To live in the Pacific Northwest is to know good seafood. Seattle’s location on the Puget Sound lends the city to the freshest catches. So where do discerning palates flock when the clock strikes happy hour? These spots are serving up saltwater treasures at some of the best prices across the seven seas. Doc's Marina…
New American cuisine is a fusion of international techniques and cooking styles along with local ingredients and creative panache. Many Seattle chefs specialize in this newer genre, offering unique bites that mix and match local and global aspects of food. Get a taste for this cuisine in smaller form (so you can try more, of…
The Hill offers a lot in the way of discount dining and drinking at happy hours up and down Broadway and beyond. From bar favorites to specialty bites, enjoy these featured happy hour hotspots on Capitol Hill... Americana | 219 Broadway E | 206-328-4604 Happy Hour: Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Get…
Seattle’s working waterfront gets especially delicious this September. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the second annual Taste of the Sound returns to Fishermen’s Terminal, bringing together more than 75 Washington food producers, beverage makers, fishers, farmers, and independent makers for an evening centered on local food and drink. Presented by Good Business Network of Washington, the event gives guests a Continue Reading
Visit Boise’s September calendar is especially strong this year, with the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, Art in the Park and Boise Pride Festival arriving almost back to back. Boise State is also entering its first Pac-12 football season, adding another layer of energy around downtown and Albertsons Stadium. 🟢 Where To Eat KIN | Downtown Boise KIN is less Continue Reading
This is also the month when Bend’s two personalities fit together especially well. You can spend the morning on a trail or river, settle into a serious dinner that evening, then catch comedy or live music without ever feeling like you traded the outdoors for the city. September’s calendar includes Bend Comedy Festival, a deep run of concerts at Hayden Continue Reading
This month brings an especially good excuse to rediscover the city. Portland Staycation returns September 11 through 13, inviting locals and visitors to explore special offers from restaurants, cafés, bars, attractions, shops and hotels across the Central City. Add a busy September events calendar and Portland starts to feel less like a place to pass through and more like a Continue Reading
This month brings a particularly strong mix of festivals, gaming culture, theater, museums and local food. Visit Seattle’s latest Localist newsletter highlights major September happenings including PAX West, Bumbershoot, Muz Fest, the Washington State Fair and several noteworthy museum exhibitions. Add a new Seattle-to-Tokyo flight announcement to the mix, and September feels like a good moment to look at both Continue Reading