Salads are often the star of summertime dining, lunch or dinner. And the arguable King of Salads in the Pacific Northwest is the Crab Louie. When it’s done right, like these local establishments do, a good Crab Louie will hit the spot for freshness, seafood cravings, and healthy deliciousness with every bite. Chandler’s Crabhouse…
Add a few ice cream scoops, cold milk, and perhaps some choice mix-ins to a blender, and you’ve got nothing short of sweet, swirled magic. When you’re craving some indulgence on a hot summer day, you’d be hard-pressed to find another beverage that hits the spot quite like the perfect milkshake. Pile on the whipped…
Let’s “taco” ‘bout Taco Tuesday. Here’s where to celebrate in Seattle (the more, the better, right?). Cactus | Multiple locations Happy hour in the Cactus bar goes down every weekday from 3-6 p.m., so get over to any of the restaurant’s three Seattle locations (in South Lake Union, Alki Beach, and Madison Park) or to…
It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest’s ice-cold saltwater yields outstanding native shellfish varieties. Here are our favorite must-hit spots to slurp Seattle’s best oysters and delight in some sweet, briny nectar. Elliott's Oyster House | 1201 Alaskan Way Pier 56 | 206-623-4340 Fun fact: this waterfront watering hole, located on Pier 56, freshly shucks…
If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, it’s probably safe to assume you’re familiar with chicken or veggie curry. But why not veer just off the charted course and spice up your lunch, dinner, or brunch with some classic Indian cheese curds? Paneer is pure perfection inside a pocket of toasty naan, drenched in a…
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