When summer rolls around in the Pacific Northwest, there is nothing quite like an experience on Seattle’s celebrated waterfront. Tourists and visitors alike flock to the area to take in the panoramic views of Mount Rainier, Olympic Mountains and Elliot Bay, and enjoy the area’s celebrated shops and restaurants. While the area has undergone a transformation with the SR 99 Tunnel, the waterfront’s eclectic food scene is also celebrating a new revival. This spring Pier 57 has launched a brand-new menu at Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar, Seattle’s beloved waterfront restaurant adjacent to the Seattle Great Wheel.

Summer travel to island time in the Pacific Northwest got easier this year with new nonstop flights landing at Paine Field. Located just four miles from the Whidbey Island ferry landing in Mukilteo and 44 miles to Camano Island, its panoramic windows, Beecher’s Cheese shop and two-gate terminal make this privately-owned airport an easy and accessible choice with daily flights servicing nine destinations including Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose. Wondering how to best spend a summer weekend on the islands? Read on!

You may know Chef Scott Staples for his burgers, but how about his braised sandwiches? Those lucky enough to sample the upcoming Spicy Corned Beef Sandwich with braised, pulled corned beef, Manchego cheese, spicy thousand island sauce, pickled pepper with cabbage slaw on rye bread, will quickly understand how this technique adds flavor to any variety of offerings.

Our home town float therapy innovators, Urban Float’s Chief Operating Officer Joe Beaudry and CEO Scott Swerland will appear on ABC’s "Shark Tank" Sunday, March 17.  These local entrepreneurs appear on the broadcast to pitch the Urban Float franchise concept, but viewers will have to watch to find out if the sharks bite.  

Hot off the press, here’s the latest happenings and events from Olympia & Beyond, now thru June 2019.  From The Olympic Air Show held over Father’s Day weekend sure to impress dad, a weekend-long pride festival in the heart of downtown to celebrate the LGBTQ and allied communities, offering and array of entertainment - to the 28th Annual America's Classic Jazz Festival with non-stop music and dancing to the first annual South Sound Cider Conference that will include a public cider tasting, and more.

Miners Landing at Pier 57, home to the Seattle Great Wheel and a variety of dining and entertainment options, announces new happenings coming this February. With Chef Nick Novello now at the helm, a seafood-inspired Valentine’s Day menu offers a tasty way to celebrate the season at Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar, followed by a private gondola ride with sparkling wine for two. All day happy hour at Fisherman’s Restaurant and a final bird’s eye view of the viaduct may relieve some weary downtown commuters as construction continues throughout the month. 

While Seattleites brave the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, also known as ViaDoom, Pacific Place offers new incentives, coined as “Via-Do” for downtown workers. The Pacific Place garage, home to 1,200 parking spaces on six levels (the largest in Downtown Seattle) is extending early bird parking offer from 10 hours to 12 hours and reducing overnight parking rates from $30 to $25 from January 14 – February 4, 2019.

Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands are known for scenic beaches, vibrant characters and delicious, from the source fare. Meet the makers and sample their handiwork at several upcoming events in 2019.  World-famous Penn Cove Mussels, as recently showcased on PBS Tastemakers, are the centerpiece of a weekend of celebration at MusselFest in Coupeville. Find hand-blown glass art on the beaches and beyond at Great Northwest Glass Quest and sip local at a variety of upcoming wine tasting events.

Last minute holiday friends, here’s our gift to you, courtesy of the experts at Nutty Squirrel and Fainting Goat. The recent addition of a European pastry line make this family owned collection of cafes a go-to for artisan gelato and any number of sweet treats. Order gelato pie, pick up a pint of seasonal gelato - think Candy Cane, Snickerdoodle and Tiramisu Veneziano - and consider your party contribution complete. The real icing on the cake? This holiday hack courtesy of a Pandoro, traditional Italian sweet bread, candied walnuts and a little chocolate fudge creates a seasonal confection just about anyone can execute at home.

Travel this time of year typically equates to traffic, lines and trips to family gatherings. Flip the script on holiday madness as we present a Pacific Northwest destination with small town charm, community celebrations and one-of-a-kind finds in local shops.  Read on for detailed events and happenings around Olympia, Washington’s state capital region.

Chef Scott Staples, the force behind Feed Co. Burgers and Uneeda Burger is proudly partnering with Long Live the Kings (LLTK), a Seattle based organization that works to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the “Sandwich for the Sound.” This rotating sandwich special found at Feed Co. Burgers and Uneeda Burger beginning in November will feature a delicious alternative to salmon. With a goal to raise both funds and awareness for conservation and restoration efforts, twenty five percent of every sandwich sold will be donated to Long Live the Kings.

Since inception, family owned Nutty Squirrel and Fainting Goat have been working in tandem behind the scenes to deliver an authentic, Italian inspired gelato shop experience.  The two generations of families recently joined forces, creating a collection of five Seattle-area neighborhood gelato shops. With the launch of a new bakery collection delivered fresh to each store, these sweet spots have become a true European Pasticerria experience.

This fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Washington’s Whidbey Island celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of Practical Magic. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing, this seasonal cult classic chose Coupeville as the film’s setting for its historic, seaport charm that attracts visitors from around the world.

Escape to Washington’s state capital region, to sip seasonally, explore a corn maze and enjoy all things craft culture in the Pacific Northwest. A new travel package pairs the best of the region, offering one stop fall getaway shopping.

This week, Osborne Northwest Public Relations (formerly Erin Osborne Communications) is sporting a new look and feel. An efficient, creative and results oriented marketing solution founded in 2015, Osborne Northwest Public Relations (ON PR) is a boutique agency specializing in lifestyle and hospitality public relations.

This summer Seattle Times critics Bethany Jean Clement and Tan Vinh set out to taste-test a handful of burgers in the Seattle area to find the best of the best. Their methodology: Try a basic cheeseburger plus one fancier wild-card burger at each place, along with French fries, onion rings (if available) and a chocolate shake.

Whidbey Island Grown Week, coming up Sept. 28-Oct. 7, is the second annual event where island chefs, farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisan producers of all kinds join forces to create a 10-day celebration of local products and experiences.

Washington state’s capital region announces happenings for its festive fall season. The line-up of events and offerings coming in September and October range from the traditional, with pumpkin patches and corn mazes, to the decidedly different, including camel rides, cemetery tours and a town that changes its name for the month of October.

Situated on scenic Camano Island, 60 miles north of Seattle, Kristoferson Farm, home to Canopy Tours Northwest zipline adventure and Terra Teams Challenge Course, announces a line up of events.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner (5/13) don’t be left empty handed.  Show mom how much you really care by inspiring some rejuvenating or delicious opportunities for self care.