Margaritas: They’re essentially the patron saint of many happy hour sessions, girls nights out, date nights, and otherwise celebratory occasions. These margarita-slinging Seattle spots serve them up strong, ice-cold, and always refreshing. Cactus | Multiple locations A fixed list of seven margaritas (plus five more signature frozen options exclusively available in Bellevue… including slushy margarita…
Seattle spots are known for crushing the seafood game -- and when it comes to seafood crowd-pleasers, creamy chowder is usually the pick du jour. Whether you’re just passing through or are a longtime resident, if these locations aren’t already on your list of local favorites, give them a try next time your chowder cravings…
While the top of Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill is known for its charming residential neighborhoods and generally family-friendly atmosphere, when night falls, it’s time to mosey down the hill to get the party started. Lower Queen Anne offers passersby a string of late-night eateries and bars to duck into after dark, especially along the southern…
Whether you like ‘em ultra-rare or crisped to well-done, most carnivores are likely part- or full-time observers of the burger diet. For all you local champions of charbroil, believers in buns, and connoisseurs of ketchup: Sink your teeth into one of these Seattle-made burgers -- each grilled up hot until 9 p.m. and beyond. Ballard…
Whether you find yourself in Ballard, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Downtown, or Queen Anne after nightfall, these five dining picks are your grumbling stomach’s insurance until the clock strikes midnight (and beyond). “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” may be the old standard, but these spots beg to…
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