On a Thursday evening not so long ago, I found myself dining at Tim Garling’s Jackalope Grill, located a block off of the main drag of downtown Bend. With an empty stomach and an expectant palate, I arrived at the entrance, which was adorned in lush greenery and twinkle lights. Eagerly, I stepped inside…
There is a certain lively clamor that defines a Parisian bistro. You know it when you experience it. Clinking dishes, bouncing voices, a bubbly energy that travels around tables and across walls. A liveliness that bursts through the kitchen door as it swings open and closed. A tinkering bell that rings with incoming guests. A…
“Keep it simple. Less is more. The better the ingredients the better the outcome.” —Sam Crannell, Executive Chef and Owner, LloydMartin (Enough for 24 tartines) White Bean Mousse: 4c white beans cooked and still warm 2T black truffle butter ¼ lb Plugrá butter salt Put all into a Cuisinart and puree until smooth and…
While studying English Literature and Musical Engineering at Columbia College in Chicago, Sam Crannell realized that his professional dream might not work out the way he had planned. “I realized I wasn’t going to be a writer, and I wasn’t going to be a rock star,” laughed Sam. Then one day he cooked a…
From Simone Savaiano, chef-owner at Mucca Osteria: “Risotto can be simple to make, you will just need to follow some advice. The veggie stock for example, you can make your own by using fresh ingredients, even just simple carrots, celery and onions. Place them in a large stockpot with cold water, bring it to…
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