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…
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