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Welcome to my food blog. I have been very fortunate  to travel extensively and combined with my passion for all things food, I’ve had the opportunity to sample many examples of the food we all love. So you will see foods from the US, Europe, South America and Asia or wherever I happen to be. I also dabble in wine…..I make my own and have an understanding of the nuance of that food. My palate is broad so you’ll see many different cuisines represented in the posts. I’m usually not critical in the reviews but will indicate when a restaurant didn’t quite meet expectations.

I’ve arranged the site by city so if you want to check out Philly or Seattle metro or Sydney just type it in the search box. If you want to check out my must visits they are also listed. There are tags for each post which allow you to search based on common descriptions of the food or restaurant type and for Seattle post there are tags for the various neighborhoods.

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Enjoy!

San Francisco

Lunch in Hayes Valley: Arbor. Think salads, burgers (beef and vegan),  fried chicken and fish sandwiches. The chicken sandwich was very good served on a house made brioche bun. Be...

San Francisco

SoMa neighborhood: Montesacro. Not your typical pizza joint. Pinsa is Rome style pizza which is “soft and cloud like” on the inside and made from a special flour sourced from...

San Francisco

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...

Bozeman MT

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...

Seattle

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...

Bozeman MT

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...

Bozeman MT

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...

Seattle

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...

Seattle

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...

Leavenworth WA

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...

Leavenworth WA

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...

La Conner WA

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....

Bellevue WA

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...

San Francisco

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...

Seattle 

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...

San Francisco

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...