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…
6 Restaurants & 3 Events to Put on Your List Seattle’s fall dining calendar gets one of its best excuses to explore the city from October 18–31, 2026, when Seattle Restaurant Week returns across Greater Seattle. For two weeks, restaurants, bars, cafés and other local food businesses offer specially curated menus at $20, $35, $50 and $65 price points. It Continue Reading
Where To Play in Portland: Taste of Portland Huge Success, October Dining & Local Picks UPDATE | October 12, 2026 Following this year’s Taste of Portland, Where To Eat Guide reached out to Urban Restaurant Group for an update on the event’s fundraising efforts benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. While the final donation total has yet to be announced, organizers Continue Reading
Seattle Events, Dining & Local Picks For a visitor, October is a great month to resist the temptation to stay entirely downtown. Start at Pike Place Market, certainly, but leave room for the Central District, SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District. Seattle rewards a little wandering. Sea-Tac gives the city unusually easy access for a Pacific Northwest destination, Link Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks 🟢 Where To Eat Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood — Downtown 981 W Grove St. Chandlers is the dress-up dinner in this itinerary: prime steaks, seafood, martinis and live jazz inside Hotel 43. It has the confidence of an established downtown dining room without feeling detached from Boise itself. For an October evening, start Continue Reading
Downtown, the Deschutes River and the Old Mill District make an easy urban circuit, while the Cascade foothills begin almost immediately at the city's edge. October adds an especially strong cultural calendar to that landscape, from independent film and local art to Bend's signature fall festival. 🟢 Where To Eat Spork — Newport Avenue 937 NW Newport Ave. Spork remains Continue Reading