Well Happy Super Bowl, y’all and GO HAWKS! That last game still seems like a dream. Did we really just come back and beat the Packers in overtime?! I dare say it was the best football game I have ever seen. As our Seahawks prepare to take on the New England Patriots this weekend, it…
A few days ago I received a text message informing me that my friend Jason had gifted me an order of Dragon Scallops at Seattle hot-spot, Japonessa, via the new app Gratafy. Just click and save, download the Gratafy app and you’re good to go! Japonessa, here I come to enjoy the deliciousness! Once I’m…
There is something very exciting happening in Seattle; Pike Place Market is expanding for the first time in history! This is significant not only in the Seattle community, but in the foodie world as well. Pike Place Market is an icon of American food culture and home to some of my favorite restaurants. In honor…
Clayton Kinsey is establishing himself as a rock star in the Seattle culinary scene, and if you don’t believe us, just head over to Pintxo for some of his classic-yet-contemporary Spanish tapas. We recently sat down with the young chef to find out what he’s passionate about and what inspires him in the kitchen. By working in a…
“Keep it simple. Less is more. The better the ingredients the better the outcome.” —Sam Crannell, Executive Chef and Owner, LloydMartin (Enough for 24 tartines) White Bean Mousse: 4c white beans cooked and still warm 2T black truffle butter ¼ lb Plugrá butter salt Put all into a Cuisinart and puree until smooth 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