June is Pride Month and Portland has a variety of events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Did you know Pride has been celebrated in Portland since the early 1970s? As the city has a long history of acceptance and inclusion and is honored throughout the year with many gay-friendly and focused events. Pride at the…
We announce the May 2022 edition of Famished Fork - The Eat Guide's monthly newsletter! Let's get ready for Summer! We have unique features for you! One of our favorite Bendites is moving, summer events are coming, and hot spots to eat in the Pacific NW and Northern Califonia. If you love what we do,…
The cocktail bar above Loyal Legion’s Beaverton beer hall, Flora, opened its doors Thursday, April 28th. Flora is a reservation-only cocktail bar, and obviously, people can make reservations up to one month in advance. However, to Loyal Legion’s lively beer bar environment, this intimate, refined upper-level bar hosts crystal glassware, ethereal wallpaper depicting mythical creatures,…
“The secret ingredient is love” is a famous saying about a delicious dish bursting with flavors, especially in Portland, Oregon. Culturally as an Asian-American, food translates as a way of showing love. When a dish is made with love as a secret ingredient, it will always be perfect because it is the cook’s passion. This…
Beginning last Tuesday, April 26, downtown Portland market and deli, Taylor Street Kitchen, will start serving artisan, wood-fired pizzas. These pizzas are made by Chef Bill Wallender, formerly Quaintrelle and Ava Gene's. In addition to pizza, he uses his extensive knowledge of seasonal produce and meticulous preparation to make a selection of various beautiful dishes.…
The Boise River Greenbelt, walkable districts, and a Basque Block alive with wine, pintxos, and festivals make this city both grounded and evolving. Boise is warm, artistic, and accessible, whether you are here to hike the foothills or settle into a long patio evening. Where To Eat The STIL (Downtown Boise) Playful, inventive, and distinctly Boise, The STIL turns ice Continue Reading
With Sea-Tac International Airport serving over 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle offers unmatched accessibility. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. The city blends distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Ballard with cutting-edge cuisine and progressive values. Paddle Lake Union, ferry across Elliott Bay, or explore its long list of spring festivals. Seattle Continue Reading
Where To Play This May in Bend: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Bend is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. May in Bend is that perfect in-between, snow still caps the peaks while patios fill along the river. It’s a season of contrast and possibility, where mornings can start on a trail and end with a cocktail under Continue Reading
Where To Play This May in Portland: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Just 20 minutes from PDX, Portland blends small-town charm with world-class flavor. Its bridges connect walkable neighborhoods full of food carts, microbreweries, vintage shops, and indie theaters. Festivals animate Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park, while nature beckons from Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge. Portland rewards Continue Reading
The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR Honorable Mention, Portland’s new premier destination celebrating the legacy and culture of sports, is proud to announce the opening of Unlisted, a hidden speakeasy discreetly located within the iconic Benson Hotel. Designed as an inmate extension of the Honorable Mention experience, Unlisted offers a refined, late-night atmosphere that blends elevated cocktails, curated music, and a Continue Reading