While San Francisco gets the most attention, there are ways to celebrate Pride Month all around the Bay Area. The Oakland Black Pride Festival is the nation's first Black-led Pride festival, taking place from June 24 to 26. The Black Queer Expo and Masquerade Party are two of the events. On June 4, Sonoma County…
Updated: June 9th, 2022, at 10:30 AM HOT UPDATE!!! - Don't miss out on all the month-long Pride action at BeBubbly, Napa's Premier Champaign Lounge. Napa Valley warmly welcomes LGBTQAI+ travelers throughout the year. The valley is rolling out the rainbow-colored carpet with several events and activities this June and near-perfect weather, Napa Valley offers…
We announce the May 2022 edition of Famished Fork - The Eat Guide's monthly newsletter! Let's get ready for Summer! We have unique features for you! One of our favorite Bendites is moving, summer events are coming, and hot spots to eat in the Pacific NW and Northern Califonia. If you love what we do,…
Do you want good food, local wine, and music celebrities together for a long weekend in Napa Valley? Yes, please! The very popular Bottle Rock Napa Valley Festival will take place this summer from May 27-29, 2022. Bringing together great live music, delicious food, and lots of fun in one spectacular three-day festival. All purchases…
The cocktail bar above Loyal Legion’s Beaverton beer hall, Flora, opened its doors Thursday, April 28th. Flora is a reservation-only cocktail bar, and obviously, people can make reservations up to one month in advance. However, to Loyal Legion’s lively beer bar environment, this intimate, refined upper-level bar hosts crystal glassware, ethereal wallpaper depicting mythical creatures,…
Where To Play This Summer in Seattle: Events, Dining & Local Picks Seattle is heading into one of its busiest stretches of summer. Seafair returns to Lake Washington, Bite of Seattle takes over Seattle Center, and Festival Sundiata brings a free weekend of Black arts, food, music, and culture to the heart of the city. Whether you are visiting for Continue Reading
Heading to the Waterfront Blues Festival with food allergies or dietary restrictions? You are not alone. Festival food can be exciting, but it can also be tricky when you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan options. The good news is that several vendors at this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival are already thinking about guests with different dietary needs. Continue Reading
Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival returns July 2-4, 2026 to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, bringing three days of live music, riverfront views, fireworks, and a full festival food lineup that makes this one of the tastiest summer events in the city. This year’s Blues Bites food court and vendor marketplace will feature a mix of new arrivals, returning Portland favorites, local Continue Reading
Portland’s summer soundtrack returns to the riverfront. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back July 2–4, 2026 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, bringing three days, three stages, Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, local food, craft beverages, a curated marketplace, and a Fourth of July fireworks show over the water. This year’s lineup stretches far beyond traditional blues, Continue Reading
After Our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook, DMOs Responded: After publishing our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook 2026, Where To Eat Guide reached out to destination marketing organizations for additional insight into what they are seeing in their markets and what local restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, attractions, and hospitality businesses should be preparing for next. The original article focused on one central Continue Reading