Seattle Metro, Sunset Hill, United States, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
A hidden gem: Baker's.
This is a place for cocktails, small plates and making new friends. Basically a "local" watering hole in the Sunset Hill area of Seattle.
It's one of those places
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Walla Walla WA
Outstanding dining experience: Saffron.
Bills itself as Mediterranean but it's far more expansive that that term would suggest. Choices range from pasta to seafood to steak.
We had 2 starters: the Merguez Sausage and the Tabbouleh. The Merguez had Moroccan lamb sausage
Seattle Metro, Tangletown, United States, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
Nepalese in the neighborhood: Himalayan Sherpa House.
Interesting menu with items you'll recognize...naan and gulab jamun but others that you won't...momo and Himalayan noodles. So, try something different.
My choices were the momo...dumplings with pork, Himalayan veggie noodles, veggie pakora and onion
Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast
Black Diamond WA
A cyclist must stop: Black Diamond Bakery.
Established in 1902 and it's still here so you know it has to be good! Their building takes up most of "downtown" Black Diamond so it's hard to miss. The backdrop? Mount Rainier...beautiful spot.
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Montana, United States, West Coast
Bozeman MT
Sushi spot downtown: Hooked.
New option for raw fish that opened in Feb 2021. There is a sushi bar in the back with tables as you enter. The menu is heavy on rolls and a bit light on nigiri and sashimi.
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Montana, United States, West Coast
Bozeman MT
Another pizza option: Pizza Campania.
Not on Main Street like many of the options but this spot is located just north near the fairgrounds.
The pizzas are wood fired and the crust was nicely crisp with the edges, as expected, toasted in
A hidden gem: Baker’s. This is a place for cocktails, small plates and making new friends. Basically a “local” watering hole in the Sunset Hill area of Seattle. It’s one...
Outstanding dining experience: Saffron. Bills itself as Mediterranean but it’s far more expansive that that term would suggest. Choices range from pasta to seafood to steak. We had 2 starters:...
Nepalese in the neighborhood: Himalayan Sherpa House. Interesting menu with items you’ll recognize…naan and gulab jamun but others that you won’t…momo and Himalayan noodles. So, try something different. My choices...
A cyclist must stop: Black Diamond Bakery. Established in 1902 and it’s still here so you know it has to be good! Their building takes up most of “downtown” Black...
Sushi spot downtown: Hooked. New option for raw fish that opened in Feb 2021. There is a sushi bar in the back with tables as you enter. The menu is...
Another pizza option: Pizza Campania. Not on Main Street like many of the options but this spot is located just north near the fairgrounds. The pizzas are wood fired and...
Vegetarian in Bozeman: Farmacy. Nice new spot off the Main Street area with a vegan and vegetarian menu ranging from grain bowls to tacos, all done sans meat. Food was...
Another Main Street eatery: Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill. Descend to the basement below street level and before you is one of the better places in Bozeman to grab a...
Inside Huckleberry’s Natural Market: 9th St Bistro. Recommended by a friend and, it was spot on. They have, “ever whacha need” from breakfast choices to sushi including plant based burgers...
New kid on the block: Saint Bread. Recently opened to long lines; it’s very near my office and the reviews have all been very positive so, I had to try...
A keeper: Skillet Chicken. A New York Times recipe, the blending of mushrooms, caramelized onions and chicken makes this a rich and special dish. Find the recipe here. Likened to...
Ina Garten Recipe: Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara. As usual, another great recipe from this well know chief. The “greens” make the dish…peas of course, asparagus and snow peas. The pancetta...
Just driving by: Tacos El Güero. In the parking lot of Met Market at Sandpoint and it was lunchtime so, why not? My choice this visit were the carnitas which...
Takeaway in a gale: Tweets Cafe. In the Skagit Valley with the hope of seeing the daffodils in bloom which were about but the weather was really awful…even by Pacific...
Someone Couldn’t Wait: Pie Day. Not homemade this year but nonetheless, excellent. Our choice: Sea Salt Caramel Pie. Source: Metropolitan Market. Washed down with a light Chianti Classico with notes...
