SHANNON and WILL @ Laurelhurst Market (503) 206-3097 3155 E Burnside, Portland, Oregon, 97214 Why they’re dreamy: Because there are two ways to melt our hearts instantly- gnocchi of any kind, or steak frites- and this comely pair do both to...

JESSE @ Packrat Louie (780) 433-0123 10334-83 Avenue Old Strathcona, Edmonton, Alberta Why he’s dreamy: Because after 6 weeks of existing on a starving artist’s meager pay while on tour in Canada this summer, CG1 finally ponied up the plastic for a...

BEN @ Beaker and Flask (503) 235-8180 720 SE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97214 Why he’s dreamy: Fried razor clams put a satisfied smile on our faces, while the tender pork cheeks with pickled octopus made us positively giddy. And you have to...

ALLEN, CHRIS, DICK, & VINCE @ Blue Plate Diner (780) 429-0740 10145 – 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0Z9 Why they’re dreamy: Three meals a day with vegetarian (and vegan!) options and a locally-sourced bent (not so easy to find across Canada, as...

WILL @ Biwa (503) 239-8830 215 SE 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97214 Why he’s dreamy: Because most things are better (if not healthier) when they are decadently deep-fried, and kimchi is no exception. Those miso scallop skewers are addictive, and...