While it can sizzle in the summer on a rare blue day, more often than not it’s tepid, gray and muggy around the Columbia-Pacific. It’s not even close to that Louisiana stick, but half of the reason people head to the ocean in the first place, even locals, is to cool off, slow down and play. Read more
Whether you call it pie or za, there is no disputing that pizza has long been a national obsession, not to mention an easy way to pacify the family without turning on the oven, unless you aim for take and bake. Read more
Pizza on the beach: A classic coast combo Read more
The climate on the North Coast of Oregon is nearly identical to that of the Scottish isle of Islay, victim on its western shores to the open moods of the Atlantic and world famous for producing peaty, smoky scotches like Laphroaig. Suffering similar bouts of foul weather, it is no surprise t… Read more
Stepping into Coffee Girl, it’s impossible not to be enticed by the strings of white lights draped by the windows, the verdant potted plants decorating tables and window sills and the large glass case displaying a wide variety of handmade pastries and treats. Read more
Whether you’re in the mood for a classy date night or a boozy brunch with friends, Carruthers has the cocktail for you. Read more
The first time I went to MyCovio’s I chose lightly pan seared rockfish on a bed of spinach with an antiboise sauce crafted from nine ingredients including olives and apple cider. Tina Turner could have sung about it: simply the best. Read more
In the heart of downtown Manzanita, Yolk serves breakfast classics with meticulous attention to detail and exciting novelties. Read more
Dine near rivers, creeks or the ocean Read more
A wine lover’s guide to the Pacific Northwest Coast Read more
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Stepping into Coffee Girl, it’s impossible not to be enticed by the strings of white lights draped by the windows, the verdant potted plants decorating tables and window sills and the large glass case displaying a wide variety of handmade pastries and treats. Read more
In the heart of downtown Manzanita, Yolk serves breakfast classics with meticulous attention to detail and exciting novelties. Read more
Dine near rivers, creeks or the ocean Read more
A wine lover’s guide to the Pacific Northwest Coast Read more
Breweries and brew festivals of the Columbia-Pacific Read more
Columbia-Pacific region can meet your marijuana needs Read more
Popular places, hidden gems Read more
Feasts. Eateries. Libations. Recipes. Read more
From halibut and cod to wild salmon and albacore tuna, the North Coast fries up a smattering of fresh fish. Read more
If you seek authenticity, consider investigating one — or several — of the great dive bars that populate the Columbia-Pacific Read more
Five seasoned local coffee roasters spill the beans on the extraordinary brew that keeps us all afloat Read more
