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…
Night out? Dinner (or Happy Hour!) and drinks at Oven and Shaker (1134 NW Everett Street) would be a strong start. Oven and Shaker, a part of Portland’s noteworthy ChefStable restaurant group, specializes in two areas: delicious pizzas pulled out of their wood oven, and original craft cocktails. At the helm is six time…
February 1st marks this year’s biggest event in American football, Super Bowl Sunday. This is a country that thrives on tradition and since America’s greatest traditions are football, overeating, and lazy Sundays, I took the liberty of putting all three together to create your entire Super Bowl Sunday. All you have to do is eat,…
SHAKSHUKA WHAT YOUR MAMA GAVE YOU! Chef Scott Snyder Introduces North African & Middle Eastern Cuisine To Portland’s Brunch Scene FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Portland, Ore.) – Levant, a French-Arabesque restaurant serving innovative representations of Middle Eastern dishes on bustling close-in East Burnside Street in Portland, Oregon is launching an all new Sunday brunch menu, available…
Sometimes you just want comfort food. And a friendly, casual environment. Theo’s in Old Town Chinatown just might become your new Cheers. The convenient location right on the green and yellow MAX line and tasty, hearty menu might satisfy a craving you didn’t even realize you had. Start with breakfast: Theo’s fully loaded house breakfast…
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