Carillon Point, Lake Street and Juanita Beach Crowning the east shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland is all about the waterfront when it comes to dining out. Fine-dining restaurants offer guest moorage for boaters, while classic burger joints and fish-and-chips stands fry up casual bites for families, picnickers, bikers and kayakers taking quick breaks from the

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Kirkland Galleries, Classes and Art Walks Rarely does Eastside art need justification these days, holding its own across Lake Washington from metro Seattle. Even rivaling its big sister of Bellevue, visual arts in Kirkland art has a distinct personality and creative ingenuity. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Kirkland’s visual art scene this season, from

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Poutine, Szechuan Fish, Maple Street Biscuits and Kickback Corndogs The term “foodie” gets tossed around these days like a trendy in-the-know secret, but the truth is that foodie destinations are nothing more than awesome places to eat. Jacksonville has more than its fair share, and we don’t mind spilling the beans on the best bites in

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Jacksonville’s Famous Fish-Camp Eateries Bringing new life to ramshackle fishing camps of the 1940s, the Jacksonville fish-camp eateries of today offer a boot-kickin, foot-stompin, anything-goes night of pure culinary bliss. Not only is the food interesting and just-plain-good, the subtleties of fish-camp eating mean there are no rules: so kick back, dig in, and let

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Everyone knows that Jacksonville beaches have their own vibe, far from the glitterati and grandeur of Miami. We like it earthy, athletic and retro in The Jax, and our beaches show it. Spring is an easy time to hit the sand, water and piers before the summer crowds descend. Here are some highlights of Jacksonville’s

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Lantern Parade, Earth Day, Yappy Hour, and Festivals Galore When “spring has sprung” in Jacksonville, everyone knows it. The entire city is bursting to life with get-togethers, celebrations and events honoring everything from lanterns to butterflies, blues and Mother Earth. Here are some of the best ways to welcome the new season in The Jax. Jacksonville Lantern

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Parks, Playgrounds, Bird Sanctuaries and Nature Centers Is urban life just a concrete jungle chockfull of awesome things to do? Not in Stamford. It’s one of the best cities in Connecticut for stomping on pavement, green grass and forested nature all within a few minutes. Yes, you can have it all; here are some tips on

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Did you know that Japanese society embraces a practice known as “forest bathing,” with at least 200 trails in Japan devoted to the concept? Essentially, forest bathing (otherwise known as shinrin-yoku) is mindfully walking in wooded spaces, breathing the essential oils naturally emitted by trees. They offer a slew of scientifically proven botany-based health benefits

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Something about a steaming dish of Italian food makes you want to hug your mama and loosen your belt. Stamford has more than its fair share of trattorias, bistros, gelaterias and ristorantes serving up heaping plates of hand-cut pastas, rich Bolognese and pesto sauces, pecorino cheeses, mozzarella di bufala, fresh ciabatta loaves and Sicilian olive

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Maple Sugaring Festival, Salsa Fest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and Amphibian Ambling Stamford thrives in every season, but spring just feels special somehow.  The very idea of “maple sugaring” reminds us of warmth, fresh beginnings and sweet indulgences. Here are a few ways to welcome March and April in Stamford with arms wide open. Maple Sugaring Festival If

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