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,…
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…
🟡 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…
November in Napa Valley feels like a slow exhale. The crush is over, the vines quiet, and the light softens into golden afternoons. It’s a time for cozy fireside dinners, secluded tasting experiences, and vineyard trails edged in oranges and greens. Here’s how to lean into the season. 🟢 Where To Eat The Charter Oak,…
This October, Boise invites locals and visitors alike to lean into a very Boise thing: coming together over food! As the trees shift to gold and crisp air drifts in, the Downtown Boise Association (DBA) returns with its 15th Taste of Downtown festival from October 17–26, offering ten days of curated menus, social hours, and…
Bend is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. June is when the city fully leans into outdoor season. Patios fill early, paddleboards return to the river, and festivals stretch across downtown parks and brewery lawns. Bend balances adventure with comfort, making it just as appealing for families as it is for couples or weekend groups looking for a Continue Reading
Vineyard rows glow bright green, patios fill with afternoon tastings, and warm evenings stretch long enough for outdoor dinners and concerts under the stars. Each town brings its own personality, from downtown Napa’s lively tasting rooms to the quieter elegance of Yountville and St. Helena. Early summer is when Napa feels both celebratory and relaxed at once. 🟢 Where To Continue Reading
🟢 Where To Eat Kell's Irish Restaurant & Pub Hidden beneath Pike Place Market in Post Alley, Kell’s remains one of downtown Seattle’s most enduring gathering spots. The warm wood interiors, nightly live music, and deeply comforting shepherd’s pie feel especially welcome after a cool waterfront evening. In June, the patio and alleyways around Pike Place come alive with travelers, Continue Reading
Sip & Stroll Salem Returns With Local Flavor and Community Spirit Late summer in downtown Salem feels made for evenings like this. Music drifts through the streets, tasting glasses clink between conversations, and local businesses stay buzzing long after sunset. Sip & Stroll Salem has quickly become one of the Willamette Valley’s most meaningful community events, bringing together local wine, Continue Reading