Ben McBee

Round up your bridal party or “Bridgerton” obsessed besties, this experience is one for the memory books.

Living in the Pacific Northwest means staying flexible. You have to roll with the rainstorms, and when it’s sunny, say yes to walking or cycling to work. That big presentation you had planned at the office? Turns out the client would rather talk business over craft beers, and later, dinner at Kann. Thankfully, there’s a clothing brand where you c...

Hot dogs are quintessential summer food, but frankly, the ones they’re cooking up at Fido Hot Dogs, in the parking lot of Omar’s Tires, go way beyond your typical ketchup and mustard creations. We’re definitely not complaining, in fact the Venezuelan-style toppings — like hard-boiled egg, shredded beef stew, onion, cabbage, carrots, and fried potato — are just the kind of genius we’re looking for.

At the historic Balch Hotel, find live music, dramatic scenery, and the reset you’ve been craving.

Want to know the Columbia Gorge’s best-kept secret? Follow your curiosity to its eastern edge to find a small, century-old brick inn that’s become an unlikely stage for some of the Pacific Northwest’s best musical talent. Throw in farm-to-table dining, mountain views, and a deep sense of calm, and you’ve got the Balch Hotel in Dufur, a weekend retreat that is well worth the drive.

When your waiter brings their tray to the table, for most, a glass of water does little in the way of excitement. Waterfront dining, on the other hand, can elevate your experience from just another meal to an unforgettable memory. Luckily for us, the rivers, lakes, and Pacific Ocean offer plenty of picture-worthy settings to enjoy quality bites beside the blue.

It takes special ingredients to make a business that lasts more than 100 years, but Franz Bakery certainly cracked the recipe.
For many in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Franz is a household name. If you’re having toast for breakfast, or making a sandwich to take to work, there’s a good chance it’s with Franz bread. The iconic yellow-and-blue delivery vans certainly stand out on the road, and you can find all kinds of goodies in the company’s outlets scattered across Washington, Montana, I...

Summer hiking in the Pacific Northwest is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s rare that rain will ruin your plans, but on the other, it can be very hot. At its most oppressive, scorching weather can make exploring the outdoors feel more like a chore (even when you get an early start).

What’s your favorite food holiday? Some might say Thanksgiving for the turkey (or Tofurky) slathered in gravy, not to mention all the sides. Maybe a pint of Guinness and corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day makes you happy. Let us suggest a new festive highlight for your culinary calendar — Aug. 8, also known as “National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day.”

Welcome to the future, a place where salmon is printed in a lab and served for several times the cost of its farm-raised counterpart. Seattle’s The Walrus and the Carpenter is now the third restaurant in the country to offer Wildtype’s cell-cultivated salmon, although the movement is still swimming against the current — seven U.S. states have implemented a ban on this kind of protein.

Who needs to see the world when the world comes to you? That’s certainly the feel of the latest food news in Seattle, with the city attracting attention from international chains in Ukraine and Türkiye, plus a new omakase that’s the definition of globe-trotting. So put your passport away and get ready to eat.

Rich history. Engaging community. Luxury worth celebrating. The list of reasons to join a private club are obvious, but what isn’t always as cut-and-dry is which social organization best fits your lifestyle. There are some that lean into fitness, others that emphasize business, but the ones that truly stand out offer a taste of it all.
When it comes to “third places,” these are first rate.

Life is like a flight of — well, take your pick. Cake? Steak? Matcha? Even in a box of chocolates, there are bound to be some you like, and others you could live without. That’s the flavor of this week’s food news in Seattle — some good, some bad.

From Seattle’s Benaroya Hall to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, the Pacific Northwest is home to its fair share of opulent performing arts venues, but even the most sumptuous stages don’t come close to the natural beauty in our own backyard.
Inspired by the majestic snow-capped peaks and enchanting evergreen forests, musician Hunter Noack saw an opportunity — to create an immersive and intimate concert-going experience that connects us to the land and to one another.

When it comes to feasting in July, there are more than a few dishes that come to mind. Corn on the cob, pie hot out of the oven, fresh strawberries, barbecued ribs — the list goes on and on. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should limit your culinary horizons this month. In fact, here are five unexpected finds that will be like fireworks for your palate (in the “ooh ahh” way, not the “ouch it burns” way).

Water is really good for you. Admittedly, when it falls from the sky for weeks on end, it can be more taxing than relaxing, but the health benefits of hydrotherapy, or simply being near blue spaces, are well-documented. It’s shown to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, while also promoting an overall feeling of peace.