Destination: Whidbey Island

Saltwater Is All About Seafood

Towers of shrimp, crab, and oysters await at Prima Bistro's new sibling restaurant.

08/14/2018 By James Ross Gardner

Destination: Vashon Island

Bramble House Makes Comfort Exciting

Lia Lira's seasonal fare is at once homey and surprising—and only a 20-minute ferry ride away.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Orcas Island

Diametric Dinners at Hogstone and Ælder

From alfresco pizza to lengthy tasting menus, Jay Blackinton finds balance in two unlikely companion restaurants.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Bainbridge Island

The Accessible Magic of Hitchcock and Bruciato

Whether it's sublime charcuterie or Neapolitan pizza, chef Brendan McGill puts comfort first.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Bremerton

A Food Scene Rises in Manette

Craft beer, flaky croissants, and seasonal fare—these three restaurants are worth the hour-long journey.

08/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Destination: Lopez Island

Locavore Goes Hardcore at Ursa Minor

Nick Coffey hews to strict limitations in the kitchen, but his dishes look like art—and taste just as inspired.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Port Townsend

Finistère Celebrates Each Season with Pasta

From mussels to oyster mushrooms, Canlis alum Deborah Taylor puts the Olympic Peninsula on full display.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: San Juan Island

Brunch Means Bibimbap at Friday Harbor House

Come for the seasonal fare and Korean fusion, stay for the revamped patio.

08/14/2018 By Allison Williams

Destination: Lummi Island

Willows Inn: The One That Started It All

Blaine Wetzel transformed a sleepy bed and breakfast into an international fine dining destination.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination Dinner

Washington’s Best Ferry Feasts

Make a reservation (for your table, but probably also the boat) and set sail for some incredible meals.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion, James Ross Gardner, Rosin Saez, and Allison Williams

Woodlark Hotel Opens Dec 15, Just in Time for Kolaches and Winter Cocktails

Woodlark is two hotels in one, plus a downtown outpost of Good Coffee, a history-heavy cocktail bar, and—finally!—Doug Adams's Texas-style meat palace Bullard.

By Ramona DeNies rdenies@pdxmonthly.com
Published 12/12/2018

First Look: Bullard’s Sister Bar Abigail Hall

Woodlark hotel’s new bar is smokin’ hot.

By Benjamin Tepler btepler@pdxmonthly.com
Published 12/05/2018

Are You in a Lodge?

Here are some clues.

By Ramona DeNies rdenies@pdxmonthly.com
Published 11/20/2018

10 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

For every season, there’s a dream destination.

By Benjamin Tepler btepler@pdxmonthly.com
Published 11/20/2018

Here’s What Netflix Left Out of <i>Wild Wild Country</i>

The Emmy-winning doc turned the absurd chaos of Oregon's Rajneeshpuram into a pop culture phenomenon. We followed up.

By Michael Byers
Published 11/20/2018

Will This Zombie Adventure Vault Oregon's Video Game Industry to the Next Level?

<i>Days Gone</i> is a Bend-made game set in the shadow of Mount Bachelor and the Three Sisters.

By Marty Patail
Published 11/20/2018

Hipster Lodging

Local Hotels Have Personality in Order

Taking a local overnight got a lot more interesting.

08/14/2018 By Allison Williams

Shade Index

7 More Reasons Why Dining by Ferry Rules

Who knew taking public transit to dinner could be so magical?

08/14/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Falling Stars

The Perseid Meteor Shower Puts on a Show This Weekend

The stars have aligned for a great year for meteors.

08/10/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Adios, John Wayne

Introducing the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

The cross-state route has been reborn under a new name. Horse-drawn wagons still welcome.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Game Plan

Which Washington State Park Should You Visit?

State park overload is real, but we can narrow it down for you.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Ryan Inzana

Adventure Ride

Ride at Lake Wenatchee

The lake offers a whole slew of activities, but its spectacular vista is best seen on horseback.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Falls

Photograph at Palouse Falls

Whether a thunderous roar or cliffside icicle, the falls are an eastern Washington marvel.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Dive

Dive at Saltwater

Rockfish, wolf eels, and a shipwreck await those willing to brave cold waters.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Climb

Climb at Peshastin Pinnacles

Scale the crag—or hike a more solid footpath—for lush views of fruit orchards.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Cave

Spelunk at Crawford

Tours at Gardner Cave show off stalagmites and underground pools—and offer Goonies vibes.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Find a Trail

Tripster

Saltwater Is All About Seafood

Bramble House Makes Comfort Exciting

Diametric Dinners at Hogstone and Ælder

The Accessible Magic of Hitchcock and Bruciato

A Food Scene Rises in Manette

Locavore Goes Hardcore at Ursa Minor

Finistère Celebrates Each Season with Pasta

Brunch Means Bibimbap at Friday Harbor House

Willows Inn: The One That Started It All

Washington’s Best Ferry Feasts

Portland Monthly Travel

Woodlark Hotel Opens Dec 15, Just in Time for Kolaches and Winter Cocktails

First Look: Bullard’s Sister Bar Abigail Hall

Are You in a Lodge?

10 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

Here’s What Netflix Left Out of <i>Wild Wild Country</i>

Will This Zombie Adventure Vault Oregon's Video Game Industry to the Next Level?

Local Hotels Have Personality in Order

7 More Reasons Why Dining by Ferry Rules

The Perseid Meteor Shower Puts on a Show This Weekend

Introducing the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Which Washington State Park Should You Visit?

Ride at Lake Wenatchee

Photograph at Palouse Falls

Dive at Saltwater

Climb at Peshastin Pinnacles

Spelunk at Crawford

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