If you live on the west coast, chances are you know about GoTime: an online guide for the Portland and Seattle areas (currently). The site lists details on events, restaurants, bars, happy hours, local bands, and clubs.

The GoTime service has both the ability and the potential to become a very powerful tool that could benefit much more than its current demographic. More on that later.

The new Design of GoTime

Although I liked the original design, they recently upgraded to a new easier to navigate design. With enough listings to make your head spin, this update really made their content more accessible.

GoTime uses tags to make it easy finding the right atmosphere for you and those who are accompanying you.

The GoTime Blog

The GoTime Blog occasionally has in depth reviews of Restaurants, popular upcoming Events, and lessons they have learned from operating their business; among other things.

Recently, GoTime 9 published nine date worthy restaurants you should check out for the next time you are in the Seattle area.

Where will GoTime go next?

That is entirely up to us. Submitting information on new places and events in your area can help this service mature into something bigger than it is now.

I have begun submitting entrees into their database and I am planning on forwarding links to a few people I know who would probably have interest in contributing.

Sharing your plans on Gotime

Smart Phone owners will benefit greatly. GoTime Mobile Phone Applications are available for several models, including Google Android and the iPhone.

The site already supports Facebook and Twitter integration, so you can send directions and other info to your friend(s) before heading out to the destination.

Cya there!