Acadia Bistro chef/owner Seamus Foran is keeping the gumbo tradition alive for its third year in a row, presenting Gumbo Weekend November 17-18th. In honor of the Treme Gumbo Festival in New Orleans, the restaurant will be serving a flight of gumbos for guests to enjoys for a limited time. The trio of gumbos include: Seafood…
With the crisp breeze warning that Autumn is just around the corner (not to mention the rain), it’s time to revisit Portland’s rich history of hot beverages that put a little spice in your life. Mainly, it’s time to talk about coffee & toddy cocktails. The history of mixing coffee with liquor is a long…
Downtown Portland’s Swank and Swine will be host to 2 Towns Ciderhouse for its upcoming Cider Dinner. Taking place on Thursday, September 21st this multi-course dinner paired with some of 2 Towns’ finest cider will begin seating at 6:00pm in Chef’s Alley at Swank Restaurant. Executive Chef Alexander Sullivan-Parker will pair his multi-course meal with handcrafted Northwest ciders from 100% fresh-pressed apples. Enjoy the…
In celebration of RingSide Fish House's Dollar Oyster Mondays (D.O.M.) one-year anniversary and upcoming National Oyster Day, RingSide is hosting an Oyster Shuck-Off In The Park event on Tuesday, August 1st from 4-6pm in Director Park (815 SW Park Ave). This Shuck-Off event features two friendly competitions between three of Downtown Portland's best seafood restaurants…
There is no doubt that John and Renee Gorham wear success well. All the La Ruta dinners and both inaugural events on Saturday and Sunday were well attended or sold out! The Toro team brought the culture of Spain right to the heart of Bridgetown with International and local celebrity chefs, winemakers, dancers, music and…
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