This March participate in the scrumptious Seattle dining frenzy.

Foodies get ready for the bi-annual Seattle fine-dining event, Dine Around Seattle, starting March 1st and lasting until the 29th.  At Dine Around Seattle you will get a taste of Seattle’s best restaurants at reasonable prices.  This year 46 of Seattle’s finest restaurants are participating in the event with delicious dishes being offered all around the city.

A how-to guide on experiencing the pricey fest for FREE.

South by Southwest (affectionately known as ‘South By’) in Austin, Texas showcases many of the best up-and-coming musicians from all over the world. Much like Burning Man is to hippies, SXSW is a main event for the music industry.  With festival wristbands costing over a month’s rent, local Austinites opt for the FREE shows with FREE beer and here is how it’s done.

This old school Ballard hangout is sure to deliver for eats, drinks, and the game.

Am I partial because The Loft is an official Gonzaga bar?  Absolutely.  That aside, there’s never a shortage of non-zags in the multi-floor, multi-tooled hangout on the southern end of the Ballard Avenue.  The Loft’s bottom line is a good time, whether it be shuffelboard, pool, darts, or breakfast at 6am on St. Paddys day.