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…
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…
Where Art and Willamette Valley Wine Meet in Portland Portland's creative spirit takes center stage on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when the Portland Art Museum and Willamette Valley Wineries Association come together for Harvest Celebration. This special evening brings 54 Willamette Valley wineries, Pacific Northwest artists, live demonstrations, and seasonal cuisine under one roof in downtown Portland. Whether you're a Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks For November 2026, we've selected three standout restaurants, three downtown hotels worth considering, and four events that reveal different sides of Boise. From an intimate dinner and a boutique hotel stay to an evening exploring Idaho's history, this is your guide to making the most of a late-autumn visit. 🟢 Where To Eat Boise's culinary Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November 2026 brings community celebrations, live performances, local art, and early holiday shopping to Central Oregon. Whether you're planning a romantic mountain getaway, visiting friends over Thanksgiving, or simply looking for a change of scenery, we've selected three standout restaurants, three exceptional places to stay, and four events worth building a Bend weekend around. 🟢 Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November brings a quieter kind of luxury to Napa Valley. The harvest rush has eased, the vineyards turn to autumn gold, and tasting rooms and restaurants invite a more unhurried visit. From American Canyon’s southern gateway to St. Helena’s wine-country charm and Yountville’s celebrated dining scene, this is a month to explore at your own Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, visiting family for Thanksgiving, or looking for a fresh perspective on the Pacific Northwest, we've curated the Seattle restaurants, downtown hotels, and November 2026 events worth adding to your itinerary. 🟢 Where To Eat Seattle's dining scene is built on more than exceptional seafood. Its best restaurants combine culinary Continue Reading