If you have been thinking about heading out on a wine tasting excursion in Oregon’s beautiful wine country but are not sure where to start, Swank and Swine of Portland’s Urban Restaurant Group can help you get it all set up. Getting guidance from some of Portland’s best food and wine aficionados will help you…
Not only does Portland have an amazing food and beverage scene, the performing arts are also pretty spectacular! Sometimes, though, finding a place to enjoy a meal near the theater before the show can be tricky. Also, who doesn’t want to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail or a dessert afterwards to discuss the…
It's one of the most delicious times of the year! Feast Portland is next week and with it comes an amazing line up of culinary awesomeness. You can still get tickets to a few events (but act fast, they will sell out!): Friday, September 16th MEET THE PRESS 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM In early…
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…
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