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…
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
Portland's creative side takes center stage this August as the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, better known as PFCAT, returns for its biggest festival yet. Running August 18 through 23, 2026 at OMSI, PFCAT brings together independent filmmakers, animators, artists and audiences for six days of screenings, conversations, immersive experiences and a closer look at where storytelling is Continue Reading