Nel Centro (1408 SW 6th Ave.) is a Portland dining hot spot within convenient proximity to several of Portland’s most beloved cultural attractions. Nel Centro, the restaurant inside the Hotel Modera, features classic dishes from Northern Italy and Southern France. The cozy modern ambiance and timely, friendly service make it a favorite even in downtown…
Who doesn't love tacos? I sure do! Give me a fish taco in one hand and a strawberry margarita in the other and I am one happy camper! Here’s a list of some of my favorite places in town to chow down on some killer tacos. The Lost Pelican (Belltown): You might not think to visit…
Without our mighty rivers, Portland’s first outside settlers would have had no way to trade fur. Without the Willamette and Columbia, we would have no iconic bridges (some 50 roadways cross the Willamette alone). We would have no marine cargo terminal fueling the regional economy with wheat and hay exports, or steel and automobile…
Tis the Season for giving! During Black Friday to Cyber Monday we are donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of our Sizzle & Buzz cookbook to feed the hungry in the Seattle, Portland and central Oregon areas! Capturing stories, recipes, tips and tricks from acclaimed kitchens and personalities in Seattle, Portland and…
Beets 2½ lbs whole beets 1/2 orange, quartered 3/4 cup white wine 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 bay leaf ½ cinnamon stick Salt Toss all ingredients on a sheet pan, cover, and roast in a 375° oven. • Check beets after about 1 hour. When fork tender,…
Seattle Events, Dining & Local Picks For a visitor, October is a great month to resist the temptation to stay entirely downtown. Start at Pike Place Market, certainly, but leave room for the Central District, SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District. Seattle rewards a little wandering. Sea-Tac gives the city unusually easy access for a Pacific Northwest destination, Link Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks 🟢 Where To Eat Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood — Downtown 981 W Grove St. Chandlers is the dress-up dinner in this itinerary: prime steaks, seafood, martinis and live jazz inside Hotel 43. It has the confidence of an established downtown dining room without feeling detached from Boise itself. For an October evening, start Continue Reading
Downtown, the Deschutes River and the Old Mill District make an easy urban circuit, while the Cascade foothills begin almost immediately at the city's edge. October adds an especially strong cultural calendar to that landscape, from independent film and local art to Bend's signature fall festival. 🟢 Where To Eat Spork — Newport Avenue 937 NW Newport Ave. Spork remains Continue Reading
Seattle’s working waterfront gets especially delicious this September. On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the second annual Taste of the Sound returns to Fishermen’s Terminal, bringing together more than 75 Washington food producers, beverage makers, fishers, farmers, and independent makers for an evening centered on local food and drink. Presented by Good Business Network of Washington, the event gives guests a Continue Reading
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