There’s something to be said for the creamy, savory dip that you simply can’t stop scooping by way of chip, cracker, or sometimes, vegetable stick. But there are some dips that are really, truly so good that you might have to stop yourself from spooning directly into your mouth! Here are the spots around Seattle…
Central Oregon: Coffee Shop and Bakery Edition Central Oregon is widely known for its brewery scene (Deschutes, 10 Barrel, and Crux are just a few of these), but what about the most important brew of the day: coffee? Bend is home to some of the best coffee in Oregon, let alone the Pacific Northwest. And…
When cheesy cravings hit, there is simply no other satisfactory substitute. Seattleites: look to these local dining rooms first to answer the dairy call. Cafe Campagne | 1600 Post Alley | 206-728-2233 Get your fix in the morning, afternoon, or evening at Pike Place Market’s very own Southern French kitchen. First stop: the French Onion…
No BBQ grub spread is complete without a helping of coleslaw (at the very least, a scoop on the side of your overflowing plate). Bite into a meaty sandwich or burger with some slaw stuffed between the bread and you’ve got everything you need in one tasty package. Start with these Seattle renditions. Delicatus |…
The fantastic thing about Happy Hour is the offering of delicious bites and snacks! You can try a few different plates to share, and find your favorite happy hour bites. Whether you’re dining for happy hour or doing your own tapas-style dinner, these Seattle restaurants have some seriously yummy pork belly dishes that you really…
6 Restaurants & 3 Events to Put on Your List Seattle’s fall dining calendar gets one of its best excuses to explore the city from October 18–31, 2026, when Seattle Restaurant Week returns across Greater Seattle. For two weeks, restaurants, bars, cafés and other local food businesses offer specially curated menus at $20, $35, $50 and $65 price points. It Continue Reading
Where To Play This Week in Portland: Taste of Portland, Dining & Local Picks Portland rewards curiosity, especially when dinner becomes the evening’s main event. Just 20 minutes from PDX, the city moves easily between walkable neighborhoods, independent restaurants, food carts, breweries, theaters, and the kind of community-minded gatherings that make a visit feel distinctly local. Tonight, Monday, October 5, Continue Reading
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