The Blacksmith

Central Oregon is already getting inundated with visitors coming for a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse event! Pick up one of our guides at one of the visitor centers, the Redmond Airport or any of the hotels for a full list of the best restaurants in Central Oregon. We wanted to take a moment to highlight some of our favorite spots in Bend Continue Reading

Nachos are that shareable snack to gather around and dig in, piled high with plenty of goodness in the form of tasty toppings such as beans, sour cream, cheese, salsa, jalapeños and more. While some places will skimp and just scatter some cheese over tortilla chips with a dollop of pico, these Seattle spots will bring you a platter of Continue Reading

Tuesday, August 15th With this Tuesday being the final Tuesday market prior to the start of the school year, come down to the market to celebrate! Kids are invited to participate in the 10:30am Back to School Lunchbox Scavenger Hunt where they can compete for a reusable water bottle while they hunt the market for fresh and prepared items perfect for packing in a Continue Reading

It’s true -- sometimes a salad is worthy of a “treat yourself” moment. These international options are your best bet when you’re in need of an upgrade from your underwhelming, same-old-greens expectations. Bai Tong Thai Street Cafe | 1121 E Pike St | 206-787-8448 Try the tropical Som Tum Papaya Salad (a blend of fresh green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, Continue Reading

Choosing just one entree from a Mexican-style menu can be quite the challenge. That taco plate is sure to be tantalizing… but a burrito with the works could really hit the spot. Or perhaps it’s time to venture beyond “the usual” and dig into an enchilada or chile relleno? Of course, when you’re in the mood for a straightforward classic, Continue Reading