Taste Washington - a four day food and wine festival bringing together some of the best bites and sips from across the region. Or as I like to call it - heaven. Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting was truly fabulous as always, but I want to share my experience at a new and very special event…
Seattle, WA – March 30, 2015: Pike Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of its spring seasonal beer, Pike Saison Houblon. Refreshingly hop forward and floral, this farmhouse style ale is light and golden. It is brewed with a base of earthy, biscuit-like organic malt, seasoned with citrusy hops and finished with clove-like…
The Where to Eat Guide team mourns the passing of Portland beverage legend Steven Smith, co-founder of Tazo Tea and force behind Stash Tea Co. and Steven Smith Teamaker. Mr. Smith is remembered as a visionary in the specialty beverage market, singlehandedly revolutionizing the tea experience for consumers far beyond the Pacific Northwest. Starbucks acquired…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 23RD 2015 Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Spring 2015 issue of the Where to Eat Guide in Napa Valley, available now at most Napa Valley hotels, the Napa Valley Welcome Center, Visit Napa and Yountville Visitor Information Center. This issue of the Where…
As I sat in this quaint café positioned on Ballard Avenue and overlooking the Sunday Farmer’s Market, I could not help but revel behind a cup of coffee and watch denizens leisurely browse through an abundance of locally harvested sustenance. From my peripheral view, seeing the server fill my cup encore fois, I get…
The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR Honorable Mention, Portland’s new premier destination celebrating the legacy and culture of sports, is proud to announce the opening of Unlisted, a hidden speakeasy discreetly located within the iconic Benson Hotel. Designed as an inmate extension of the Honorable Mention experience, Unlisted offers a refined, late-night atmosphere that blends elevated cocktails, curated music, and a Continue Reading
Where To Play This Easter in Seattle, Portland, Bend & Boise: Spring Events & Local Picks As spring settles into the Pacific Northwest, Easter arrives with that familiar mix of fresh blooms, community gatherings, and family-forward celebration. Across Seattle, Portland, Bend, and Boise, the holiday takes shape in egg hunts that fill parks, festivals that bring neighborhoods together, and traditions Continue Reading
Boise greets you at 2,840 feet with big-sky light, a walkable downtown, and the Boise River glinting just steps from your hotel. Ten minutes from the airport and you’re already on the Greenbelt, passing cyclists, Basque cafés, and public art. Idaho’s capital has quietly become one of the West’s most compelling small cities — grounded, creative, and always a little Continue Reading
Accessible via Redmond Airport, Central Oregon is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. While we’ll call it Central Oregon, the heartbeat of this region sits squarely in Bend, with Redmond and Sunriver rounding out the experience just minutes away. March here is a study in contrasts. You can ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning and sip a craft Continue Reading
With Sea-Tac International Airport serving more than 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle is one of the most accessible gateways in the West. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. Once you arrive, the city unfolds in distinct neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Queen Anne to Ballard. In March, winter begins to soften. The days stretch Continue Reading