For the past year, the Hawaiian raw fish dish called poke (pronounced like “okay”) has excited many a hungry Seattleite. If you haven’t tried it before, poke is a sort of raw fish salad with rice: cubes of raw fish (most commonly tuna, but can be salmon, snapper, and other fish or shrimp) are drizzled…
Tacos are a perfect happy hour food, and when they’re stuffed with fresh fish and complimentary ingredients, these flavorful little guys become crave-worthy! Here are some great spots around the city to bite into fresh fish tacos... Six Seven Restaurant at the Edgewater Hotel | 2411 Alaskan Way | 206-269-4575 Happy Hour: Sunday through…
Dare to think beyond the potato status quo. While French fries are undeniably delicious alongside a burger and paired with ketchup, why not enjoy them Mediterranean-style or sprinkled with Japanese furikake seasoning? Start with these specialty options in the Seattle area. Blue Moon Burgers | Multiple locations Head to any of Blue Moon’s four Seattle…
For the meat lovers among us, there’s no replacement for a thick, juicy steak! Cooked to perfection, with just enough pink in the middle and just the right amount of seasonings or spices, a good steak is satisfying and delicious. So where can you get a good steak around Seattle? These spots should be at…
We all deserve a little splurge here and there - an indulgence in something special. When you’re on the hunt for a sweet pastry to treat yourself, these Seattle shops are treasure troves for all things chocolate, frosted, or cream-filled... Choukette éclair'art | 1500 Western Avenue | 206-209-2243 Filled with delicious cream custard and…
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
Portland's creative side takes center stage this August as the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, better known as PFCAT, returns for its biggest festival yet. Running August 18 through 23, 2026 at OMSI, PFCAT brings together independent filmmakers, animators, artists and audiences for six days of screenings, conversations, immersive experiences and a closer look at where storytelling is Continue Reading