Summer brings to mind al fresco lunch and people-watching for me. Whether dining at a shady table with a view or having a picnic lunch in a lovely location, summertime presents the perfect opportunity for good food, crisp wine, and fresh air. Here are my top choices for summer lunch in the Bay Area regions.…
Updated: June 9th, 2022, at 10:30 AM HOT UPDATE!!! - Don't miss out on all the month-long Pride action at BeBubbly, Napa's Premier Champaign Lounge. Napa Valley warmly welcomes LGBTQAI+ travelers throughout the year. The valley is rolling out the rainbow-colored carpet with several events and activities this June and near-perfect weather, Napa Valley offers…
I'm a born and raised Bendite. The holidays always felt a little extra magical in this then-rugged mountain town as a child. As tourists and transplants have poured in over the years, many would argue it's lost its small-town charm. Still, a few of my favorite gems have stuck around to continue to bring that…
Seattle has never had a shortage of esteemed eateries where diners can indulge in some of the best food in the country. Hot summer days are starting to make way for cooler weather. Locals and visitors are looking for spots where they can enjoy casual autumn dining. From feasting on authentic Cuban cuisine, enjoying super smokehouse classics…
High desert skies meet snow‑dusted pines in Bend, Oregon this December. Bend offers an elegant balance of adventure and comfort. 🟢 Where To Eat BOSA Food & Drink — Downtown Bend A polished, seasonal Italian‑French hybrid, BOSA serves house‑made pasta, regional specialties and a wine list that nods to Europe while rooted in the Pacific Northwest. A refined dinner spot Continue Reading
December invites visitors to explore the Emerald City as it glows with festive lights, rich flavors, and events that embrace both tradition and innovation. 🟢 Where To Eat Canlis — Queen Anne Perched above Lake Union in a mid-century modern icon, Canlis is Seattle’s fine dining crown jewel. With impeccable service and seasonal Northwest cuisine, it's the kind of place Continue Reading
Seattle’s stage lights burn brighter this winter as Can Can, the city’s beloved subterranean theatre beneath Pike Place Market, kicks off a full year of genre-bending, jaw-dropping live performance. Known for its immersive dining-and-show format and boundary-pushing artistry, Can Can’s 2026 season is a dazzling carousel of noir seduction, surreal circus, zombie cheerleaders, and glitter-drenched glamour. 🟡 Where To Play Continue Reading
Luscious Supper Club has opened up February 2026 tickets. If celebrating Valentine’s is your thing, this would be a VERY special way to celebrate the ones you love. There will be magic, twinkling lights, and lots of love in the room! http://www.eatluscious.com/dinners
🟡 Where To Play 🛳️ A Portland Tradition, Reimagined: The Cinnamon Bear Cruise For many Portlanders, holiday memories smell like cinnamon and sound like radio static, a nod to the 1937 radio serial that introduced a certain adventurous bear named Cinnamon. Now, 20 years into its revival, the Cinnamon Bear Cruise aboard the Portland Spirit has become a can’t-miss multigenerational Continue Reading