The reality is that my home state Alaska is a little behind on the trend-setting scene. Only just recently, in 2021, has Guy Fieri taken his 16-year-old Food Network mega-show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives to the Last Frontier’s biggest city, Anchorage (on an episode I was featured on!), and it wasn’t but a few more…
Before being a Portland influencer, some of my best memories from being young happened in the kitchen. I spent a lot of time with my great-grandmother while my parents worked, and she taught me many of her classic recipes. She had the best pie crust, the best gravy, the best-fried chicken, the best EVERYTHING. When…
I’ve been writing about burgers in the city of Portland for nearly a decade. I’ve seen highs, lows, fire, rain, and I even ate nothing but burgers for an entire month. HamMayBurgers, and it was my senior thesis at Portland State University. I’m always asked: “Nate, what’s your favorite burger in Portland?” The quality of…
Out of all of the foods that I love to eat and all of the different types of foods that I’ve tried, I still haven’t found anything that brings me the same amount of joy as a big plate of nachos piled high with delicious cheese and toppings. Living in a brewery town, I’m blessed…
Food brings people together and is one of the main pillars in culture, health, and relationships. I believe that the majority of people are severely undereducated when it comes to food, whether it’s how to cook it, where to eat it, and where to source it. My goal as a “foodie” (BBQueer)and food educator is…
Seattle’s working waterfront gets especially delicious this September. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the second annual Taste of the Sound returns to Fishermen’s Terminal, bringing together more than 75 Washington food producers, beverage makers, fishers, farmers, and independent makers for an evening centered on local food and drink. Presented by Good Business Network of Washington, the event gives guests a Continue Reading
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