If you’re a seafood lover, you’ve likely snacked on your fair share of shrimp, whether sautéed or served with cocktail sauce. But if you haven’t yet tried camarones, it’s time to expand your shrimp horizons. What exactly are camarones, you ask? While this Mexican delicacy can vary from recipe to recipe, you’ll usually find some…
Naan is that oh-so-yummy pita-like bread that you find at Indian restaurants around the world. It’s traditionally baked in a tandoori oven. Sometimes naan is topped with garlic and other goodies, and it’s a great base for hummus and other dips. Or, use it to scoop up your tandoori or curry and keep your fork…
Taste Washington is a weekend-long festival celebrating our state's best in food, chefs, and wines. It's an ultimate wine-lover and foodie's dream! In 2017, Taste Washington is celebrating its 20th festival from Thursday, March 23rd through Sunday, March 26th. There's a Grand Tasting and fun activities and events all four days of the festival. Sip wines from…
Tacos are yummy anytime of year, and they also make for a delicious crowd-pleasing meal for holiday parties, group events, and family get-togethers during this time of year where our calendars are packed with those types of things. These spots around Seattle offer some fantastic taco catering, from food trucks to taco buffets! …
Blue cheese, otherwise known as bleu cheese, is pretty much the moldy cheese game-changer. No matter how you spell it, it’s arguably the cheese that put moldy on the mainstream map. Before its rich, pungent, blue-green-grey marbling stepped into the picture, “moldy” was nothing but a death sentence for old fruit and leftovers past their…
Opera on the Lawn Returns to Remy Wines for a 20th Anniversary Celebration Some Sunday mornings call for coffee. This one calls for live opera, a picnic on the lawn, and a glass of Oregon wine. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Remy Wines will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the return of Opera on the Lawn. The outdoor performance features Continue Reading
Where To Play This Summer in Seattle: Events, Dining & Local Picks Seattle is heading into one of its busiest stretches of summer. Seafair returns to Lake Washington, Bite of Seattle takes over Seattle Center, and Festival Sundiata brings a free weekend of Black arts, food, music, and culture to the heart of the city. Whether you are visiting for Continue Reading
Heading to the Waterfront Blues Festival with food allergies or dietary restrictions? You are not alone. Festival food can be exciting, but it can also be tricky when you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan options. The good news is that several vendors at this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival are already thinking about guests with different dietary needs. Continue Reading
Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival returns July 2-4, 2026 to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, bringing three days of live music, riverfront views, fireworks, and a full festival food lineup that makes this one of the tastiest summer events in the city. This year’s Blues Bites food court and vendor marketplace will feature a mix of new arrivals, returning Portland favorites, local Continue Reading
Portland’s summer soundtrack returns to the riverfront. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back July 2–4, 2026 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, bringing three days, three stages, Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, local food, craft beverages, a curated marketplace, and a Fourth of July fireworks show over the water. This year’s lineup stretches far beyond traditional blues, Continue Reading