Chef/Restaurateurs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, are the dynamic couple behind Los Angeles’ much celebrated Scratch Restaurants group. Set to open Sushi By Scratch Restaurants in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood on September 1, 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushi by Scratch Restaurants (@sushibyscratchrestaurants) Margarita Kallas-Lee, executive…
New community-focused restaurant group Win Win (founders Jasper Shen, Linh Tran of XLB, and Catie Hannigan), in partnership with ChefStable, is excited to bring forward a BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ focused food cart pod to Inner SE Portland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lil’ America (@lilamericapdx) Lil’ America is a…
Where to Eat Guide announces the Summer 2022 issue of the Where To Eat Guide in Portland! Portland - a paradise for food lovers! We are thrilled to be your foodie guide! We are featuring Portland restaurants, including the best steak in town whether her looking for New American, oysters, ethnic, brunch, or a perfect…
We're gearing up for another fantastic Crave! Crave! this year is a 3-day food festival. It is chef-focused, showcasing the creative talents of visionary chefs and tastemakers from around the region while highlighting the flavors of the great Northwest. So join us for a culinary journey you won't want to miss. Click here to check…
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.…
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
After Our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook, DMOs Responded: After publishing our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook 2026, Where To Eat Guide reached out to destination marketing organizations for additional insight into what they are seeing in their markets and what local restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, attractions, and hospitality businesses should be preparing for next. The original article focused on one central Continue Reading