A parish is a county. According to co-owner Tobias Hogan, he and his business partner Ethan Powell called their Pearl District Cajun eatery The Parish (231 NW 11th Ave.) - one of the best places in town to enjoy oysters - because they wanted their guests to feel at home. The pair operate two Cajun…
Kells Irish Festival celebrates Irish heritage with live music, dancing, food and kids activities at two locations PORTLAND, Ore. – Thousands of locals and expats will partake in live music, traditional dancing and Irish food and libations at the 24th annual Kells St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The Northwest’s largest St Patrick’s Day event will run for…
Spirit lovers rejoice, the highly anticipated Oregon Distiller’s Guild’s 5th Annual TOAST is upon us! Tomorrow over 40 distillers will come together to produce an event that’s truly worth raising your glass. Held in the beautiful Leftbank Annex,TOAST will offer over 120 different types of classic and obscure spirits for attendants to sample, specialty craft…
The city is gearing up to welcome back Portland Dining Month, and the deals are crazy! With over 100 restaurants participating for the month of March offering pre-fixed 3 course meals as low as $29 each, you’ll be hitting happy hours until April showers. Portland Dining Month is a great opportunity to finally hit…
Rick Holguin is the personification of determination and hard work. We recently caught up with Chef Rick during a rare break in the action at Raven & Rose to learn more about his past, influences and culinary style. By staying true to his lifelong ambition to cook amazing food, he now is at the helm…
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