On a drizzly Monday afternoon, my sister Alex and I walked into the café. The room was buzzing with conversation and laughter. Every table was occupied with wine sipping guests beginning to unwind from their work days. We snagged a spot at the bar top and immediately studied the wine list. While Portello doesn’t…
If you are looking for a sophisticated place to have a finely crafted cocktail, then you will want to venture down to Needle and Thread. The Needle and Thread is a swanky Speakeasy strategically and somewhat secretly located inside Tavern Law in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Gaining entry into Seattle’s secret lounge isn’t easy…
Summer is the time to be out on the town, and in Portland, there is plenty to enjoy! Meet your friends at some of Bridgetown’s most spectacular Happy Hours, and then head out to savor long evenings of outdoor concerts, movies, art openings, and performing arts and … another Happy Hour, perhaps? These Dog…
I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about summer that kicks my wanderlust into high gear! I suppose it happens like this every year—at the very moment I’ve resigned to a never ending gloomy winter, the frost finally starts to melt, and the idea of trading in my warm puffy coat for…
Like the petals of a Skagit County tulip, Seattle’s outdoor patio scene springs to life with the approach of summer. There are several great options out there for all survivors of the seemingly endless months of drizzle. Grab your sunglasses and get down to one of these enticing Seattle patios! Maximilien is a French…
Opera on the Lawn Returns to Remy Wines for a 20th Anniversary Celebration Some Sunday mornings call for coffee. This one calls for live opera, a picnic on the lawn, and a glass of Oregon wine. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Remy Wines will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the return of Opera on the Lawn. The outdoor performance features Continue Reading
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