As the temperatures drop, The Fonté Bar in Seattle’s Rainier Square offers a cozy and festive haven with a new menu just in time to savor the season. From new lunch, dinner, happy hour and holiday inspired cocktail offerings, The Fonté Bar is the perfect retreat for every meal, providing an atmosphere that's bound to elevate your winter dining experience.
Read MoreGet hands-on in all mediums – from pasta making to cookware, watercolor, and more. The picturesque islands of Whidbey and Camano are not only known for their natural beauty but also for their vibrant art communities. With options for beginner or experienced artists, the island's artists and galleries provide a wide range of art classes that will inspire and nurture the creative spirit. Here are a few offerings coming up in 2024.
Read MoreAlderbrook Resort & Spa unveils a series of delicious and adventurous offerings to celebrate the holidays in true Pacific Northwest style. Leave the cooking to Chef Sara Harvey and her team for Thanksgiving or check out the open-air culinary adventure tables launching in December. Hop aboard a cocoa cruise along Hood Canal and find Santa Claus making appearances throughout the resort. Treat a loved one or opt to indulge in a rejuvenating spa day with new experiences featuring juniper oil and peppermint shea butter.
Read MoreMark the calendar for Cork & Craft, a Holiday Wreath Making Pop Up at the newly opened event space at Fruit Wine Co. in Bellevue on Sunday, November 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy holiday wines curated by Master Sommelier and Fruit co-owner Jackson Rohrbaugh while you enjoy hearty bites and learn how to make your own wreath, directed by local author Jess Buttermore of Cedar House Living.
Images courtesy Cedar House Living and Char Beck Photography
Read MoreComing this month, Seattle’s Urban Animal will become the nation’s first worker cooperative veterinary practice, allowing its 110 employees to share in the governance and profits of the 11 year-old company with more than 50,000 clients. In transitioning to a limited cooperative association (LCA), Urban Animal joins approximately three dozen worker cooperative-based businesses in Washington, yet the first veterinary practice of this kind. In launching the LCA, Founder Cherri Trusheim will gift a portion of the company to seed it, with a goal over time to become a 100 percent employee-owned worker co-op.
Read MoreComing September 30, Fruit Wine Co. will open in Bellevue as the region’s first interactive retail, wine club and tasting space. Crunchy Red Fruit, a wine club and digital retailer founded and curated by Master Sommelier and Canlis alum Jackson Rohrbaugh, and Seattle Wine Co., a longstanding locally loved brick-and-mortar wine shop that has been a beacon of hospitality and excellent wine in Bellevue for 20 years, are merging to create Fruit Wine Co. This thoughtfully developed, experiential wine company will offer shopping, tasting experiences and special events at the former location of Seattle Wine Co. in Bellevue’s Spring District, while furthering operations of the successful wine club, which will remain named Crunchy Red Fruit.
Read MoreSeeking somewhere to travel this September? Trust the team at National Geographic, who just named Whidbey Island a top place to travel this month. The article recommends Eat Local month, as a means of supporting the community and farms of the island. There are a variety of events in Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands this fall focus on the people, food, and history of this beloved destination. Enjoy the bounty of all things local during Whidbey Island’s Eat Local Month, preview new trails before they open to the public, take part in an historic anniversary at Ebey’s Landing, and more. Read on for details.
Read MoreTis the season for cider, fall road trips, farm fresh produce and moderate temperatures that precede sweater weather. Tri-Cities in Washington provides all things fit for a long weekend this season. From a new waterside wine bar, refreshed lodge, fall inspired ciders and more, there’s something for every traveler.
Read MoreLocally owned and independent coffee roaster, Fonté Coffee Roaster, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location, Fonté Coffee Bar Bellevue. This will mark the ninth cafe for the company in the greater Seattle area, showcasing their commitment to serving the community and beyond with exceptional coffee experiences. Notably, this is the third location opening for Fonté Coffee Roaster within eight months, having recently opened its flagship restaurant and bar in Rainier Square in May 2023.
Read MoreChristopher Nolan's much anticipated Oppenheimer film is set to debut this month (July 21) and as Wall Street Journal highlights, the history of the atomic era is resulting in a new wave of what’s being called “atomic tourism.” A dark time in history, yet so crucial to remember, most people are aware of the Los Alamos, New Mexico connection – but did you know that Tri-Cities in Washington State also played a significant role in this story?
Read MoreMeliora is now open in the heart of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Located at the former site of the historic Canterbury Ale House, a cherished spot that holds dear memories for Seattle residents for the past 45 years, the New American inspired menu is centered on sustainability. A highly curated, complementary wine program focused on Pacific Northwest wines, Meliora aims to captivate the senses and provide a delicious, welcoming experience.
Read MoreSummer on Washington’s Hood Canal is one of the state’s best kept travel secrets. Alderbrook Resort & Spa’s lineup of programming takes full advantage of plentiful sunshine, wildlife and the restorative effects of nature, from woodland to waterfront. From immersive experiences like forest bathing and sound baths with wellness experts to guided wildflower or foraging walks, this spot checks all the boxes for foodies and fun seekers alike. Read on for new experiences and returning traditions.
Read MoreThis spring, Island County’s tourism board unveils a new strategic direction that invites the community to join in building a regenerative tourism approach. Formerly known as Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, a new name and brand Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands reflects a shift to reimagine tourism. Guided by the experts at the Transformational Travel Council across an 18-month period, this new framework was created to preserve and improve the islands for residents. It is an invitation to co-create richer experiences for visitors and to harness tourism’s power as a force for good.
Read MoreFonté Coffee Roaster, a local, independent roaster founded in 1992, announces the opening of The Fonté Bar in the expansive lobby of the new 58-story Rainier Square in downtown Seattle. The bar will offer Seattle a new central gathering area which includes a lively cafe by day and a downtown craft cocktail bar experience by night. The Fonté Bar is set to open on May 8, 2023.
Read MoreRasai in Fremont, well known for its modern Indian cuisine, elevated flavor profiles, and focus on sustainability, is thrilled to introduce a new spring menu with bright flavors and colors. Approachable with individual and shareable dishes, guests find something unique and delicious any day of the week.
Read MoreSet in the orchards in the shadow of Mt. Hood, Sakura Ridge, The Farm and Lodge, Hood River’s newest sustainable, luxury bed and breakfast, re-opens for the season come April with new Chef Lia Lira. Lira is a Top Chef alum and chef-owner at Bramble House located on Vashon Island in Washington with over 15 years’ experience working in world-class restaurants in New York City and around the globe. Lira will be focused on creating Sakura’s food and beverage program and support onboarding Sakura Ridge future chefs.
Read MoreRasai in Fremont, known for its modern Indian cuisine, elevated flavor profile and focus on sustainability, is thrilled to debut a new enhanced fun-dining, multi-course tasting menu concept. Guests are invited to experience a five or seven course seasonal menu featuring local, sustainable ingredients and prepared with an eye towards innovation, featuring Neo-Indian cuisine and unique European plating techniques.
Read MoreVisitors come to this special corner of the world to appreciate the biodiversity of the Salish Sea, sample the freshest fare prepared by passionate chefs, travel the trail less traveled and meet artists inspired by these breathtaking surroundings. As the weather warms and blooms begin, here are three hikes to try, with more ideas to be found at www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/24trails.
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