Portland is widely known for its farm-to-table cuisine, but with the Oregon coast so close by, and the best seafood purveyors up and down the state, many times that means sea-to-table. Portland restauranteurs have an almost religious dedication to filling your table with only the most quality ingredients, so they have cultivated close relationships with…
The new shop on Hawthorne is an inviting and spacious new-construction building with sliding garage doors that can be opened wide on warm days. This café will serve a full menu of locally sourced fresh, house-made pastries, cookies, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, and salads, plus a wide selection of grab-n-go options. The second new location…
The Corned Beef Hash at Besaw's. Photo: Besaw's Facebook It’s no secret that brunch is Portland’s favorite meal. There is even a skit about it on Portlandia! Why do we line up to tuck into breakfast foods at all hours (so worth it)? Farm-to-table goodness, the highest quality fair trade coffee roasters, a variety…
Photo courtesy of Bar Vivant After months of chilly rain, wearing one too many layers and all-around gloomy weather, summer in all its glory has finally come to Portland. It’s a time filled with sunny skies, long walks in the park and savoring all the best Portland has to offer, a time for taking…
Siniya Lamb Pita at Shalom Y'all. Photo: Shalom Y'all Facebook What if Portland’s most creative chefs and restaurateurs gave free reign to their imaginations? Want to try a creative twist on what they already do best? Supposing they partnered up with other culinary geniuses to form something new. The new Pine Street Market, conveniently located…
Opera on the Lawn Returns to Remy Wines for a 20th Anniversary Celebration Some Sunday mornings call for coffee. This one calls for live opera, a picnic on the lawn, and a glass of Oregon wine. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Remy Wines will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the return of Opera on the Lawn. The outdoor performance features Continue Reading
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