Third Wheel Coffee: Lucinda’s Deli & More. Don’t be misled by the street view…this is a great spot for coffee and a pastry. It can be busy but the line...

Montana Beer and Chicken: Hop Lounge. This place is all about chicken…whole, fried, shredded, pulled…you name it. Multiple choices for the sauce to drown your chicken in. So, pick your...

Creole Food Truck: Where Ya At Matt. Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give him a try…especially after learning he hails from New Orleans and had worked with a chef...

Great Southern Thai: Khanom Thai. Love finding outstanding cuisine in a place you wouldn’t expect it and this is such a place. Not located in the downtown corridor but a...

Rediscovered: Shan. Visited a few years ago and didn’t post a review so it was in need of another visit. Story is that the owners lived and operated several restaurants...

Italian in Old Ballard: San Fermo. My initial visit to this small restaurant was because I was intrigued by the facade…apparently one of the oldest homes in Seattle. Built in...

Great fish and chips: Five Hooks Seafood. Food truck offering seafood to go. The fish (cod) was deep fried but 2 things made the flavors wonderful: first the planko and...

Coffee and a biscuit: Argonaut. What attracted my attention was the description of the buttermilk biscuits so I had to experience one. They didn’t disappoint! Have a plain one with...

A bit of Bavaria in Washington: Andreas’ Keller. This is one of our go to places for Southern German food in Leavenworth. There are a number of options but this...

Mexican cuisine in a seafood town: COA If you’re looking for something besides seafood, this is the place. I think it’s some of the best Mexican food in Western Washington....

There is no better chocolate: Läderach. How lucky we are in the Seattle metro area to have a location of this world renowned chocolatier. The biggest problem is what to...

French bistro in Hayes Valley: Chez Maman. Nice corner spot with plenty of outdoor seating which makes it a good choice for lunch. Give the savoyarde crepe a try. Just...

Revena location of this Seattle icon: Mioposto. This location was closed for 5 months in 2025 after an SUV crashed into the restaurant! It’s back open and as great as...

New Southern cuisine in SFO: Prelude. Had to give this place a try and it’s unique twist on Southern cuisine. Chef’s grandmother hailed from Alabama…now you’re talking! Modern and comfortable...

University Village: Joey Kitchen. This is a chain of restaurants out of Vancouver BC that serves a mix of Asian fusion, PNW, burgers, and steaks in a very nice upscale...

Dinner for 20: P. J. Clarke’s. Usually don’t recommend group dinners but if I’m allowed to choose from the menu then it’s fair game in my mind. That was the...