COVID-19: Taco Torte. This is a keeper…..think multilayer lasagna filled instead with taco filling and tortilla instead of pasta. When first described, I was a bit skeptical but one taste...
COVID-19: Halibut Bowl. Modification of the original recipe with a switch to Halibut…..what we had….instead of Salmon. The Halibut made it milder and Salmon would be a better choice if...
COVID-19: Q on the Wire. Memorial day weather wasn’t very conducive to doing a bit of BBQ ribs on the grill but…why not? Picked up the ribs last minute at...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:23 pmCOVID-19: Crispy Rice and Egg Bowl. Still basically on stay at home orders so we continue to try different food options to...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:21 pmCOVID-19: Niçoise salad. Still at home so pulling out more options for lunch…what should you have once you’ve had burgers, sandwiches, leftovers...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:20 pmCOVID-19: Brunch. Full plate brunch of eggs over easy…the only way to have them with….grits, homemade biscuits, bacon all rounded out by...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:17 pmCOVID-19: Chocolate chip cookies! No wheat flour….no problem! These are made from almond flour which gives them a unique flavor and consistency...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:12 pmCOVID-19: Look what we found. Looking around for something to fill our carb requirement and…..tucked away from immediate discovery…a stollen in the...
Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 03:10 pmCOVID-19: Takeout or pickup. Here are links to previous reviews of places that have indicated, at the time of this post, that...
Looking for some Q: Meaty Johnson’s. Described as Seattle BBQ…whatever that is, the meat is smoked in house…on the second floor no less! Three types of sauce are offered…mild, medium...
Bakery and a cup of Joe: Kringles Bakery. Happened to be in the neighborhood and having a kringle seemed like a great diversion before returning home. Nice selection of baked...
A bit of hygge in SLU: Café Hagen. Opened for just a few months and located very near REI this is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or early...
What…another coffee spot in Seattle: Armistice Coffee Roaster. Nice new place just off 65th with not only coffee, espresso, etc. but also a full bar and…they know how to steam...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:41 pmJianbing: Me and Crêpe. Started in Richmond BC and more recently has moved into Shanghai…reverse migration. This location, in Bellevue Square, open...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:55 pmUniversity Village Sushi: Bamboo Sushi. Located in the space formerly occupied by Blue C Sushi, they are a Portland chain that promotes...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:57 pmJapanese sandos: Tres Sandwich House. Recommended by my daughter, who is a bit of all things Japanese nut, it’s a great find...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:58 pmAfternoon cup of joe: Stone Way Cafe. Just happened across this popular spot and decided to give it a try. We weren’t...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:45 pmQuick stop for lunch: Homegrown. One of about a dozen outlets in the metro area this visit was to the University Village...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:45 pmA bit of Bainbridge Island: Café Hitchcock. Part of the growing Hitchcock group of restaurants, this one is downtown in the Exchange...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:02 pmState Hotel: Ben Paris. The name may seem a bit odd but there was a Ben Paris, a well known Seattle sportsman...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:03 pmOut shopping: Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. This is chain from Tokyo that has a number of outlets in the Seattle metro area....
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:04 pmThey know how to steam milk: Diva Espresso Kenmore. Located in The Hanger this is another of about a 1/2 dozen locations...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:05 pmA seaplane base…really? Seaplane Kitchen. Well…not really but the base is close by and seaplane flights leave daily to many places around...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:07 pmGroup dinner: La Cocina Oaxaqueña. Dinner for about a dozen but we ordered from the standard menu so I feel more confident...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:08 pmEurasian fusion: Cook Weaver. Reading about this place I was intrigued by the description of the food as well as the space....
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:50 pmNeeds a little prep: Rain Shadow Meats. Grab some charcuterie…..gotta try the chicken liver paté…. and a steak for later and you’re...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:51 pmJava and pastries: Broadcast Coffee. This is the location of their roastery. They also have a couple more locations around the city....
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:37 pmAward winning chef: Tilth. One of the first places in Seattle to serve organic, locally sourced food before it became chic. It...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:28 pmMaybe the best biscuit in Seattle: Marmite. Hard to get a great biscuit in Seattle but this has to be one of...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:29 pmAn old standby: Dahlia Bakery. It’s all about the triple coconut cream pie….for which they are famous but, they have a number...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:30 pmNew spot, old name: Uncle Lee’s Kitchen. It used to be located about a mile away but recently moved and reopened a...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 01:31 pmArtisan fast food pizza: MOD Pizza. All made to order….from any of 30 toppings and in a pizza oven no less! It’s...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:03 pmHard to come up for air: Deep Dive. For sure the most unique bar in Seattle. It’s located below the Amazon Spheres...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:14 pmNew place in an old spot: Mr West U Village. Located in the space previously occupied by a cooking store, this is...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:15 pmSushi on the Ave: KU. Started the afternoon at The Mountaineering Club and caped off the day with a bit of sushi……more...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:22 pmPopular Brewery: Populuxe Brewing. The Tide faithful gathered here to kick off the football season and there’s nothing like beer and biscuits...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:40 pmIt never disappoints: Westward. The space is outstanding and one of the best places in Seattle for dining outside. Right on the north...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:42 pmYou gotta go for the views: Mountaineering Club. There has been a real stir recently about this bar on the rooftop of...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:47 pmSoft opening: Dough Zone. There are about a 1/2 dozen locations of this local chain in the Seattle metro area and I...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:48 pmDandan Noodles: 7 Stars Pepper. My first experience with these noodles was in China a few years back and I’d been looking...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:56 pmLunch on the water: Agua Verde. Under new ownership and with a new chef. Plus…….the Marina Cantina is also new and outback,...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:10 pmSzechuan on Capitol Hill: Chuan on Capitol. I had heard a bit about this place and it’s only a short walk from...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:09 pmHappy but a bit sad: Bistro Shirlee. Recently acquired by Renee Erickson, Saint Helens has been remade into Bistro Shirlee. While I’m...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:18 pmRecommended by a friend: Le’s Deli & Bakery. Looking for a great Bánh Mi and this place came highly recommended so I...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:30 pmOn the list: Stack 571. I was in the general area to have this year’s rosé analyzed and decided to stop by...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:32 pmOne of the 2 or 3 best places for pastries in Seattle: Café Besalu. I think this place ranks just behind my...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:32 pmPike Place Market: Three Girls Bakery. Quick “breakfast” while visiting the Market. Not the best bakery in Seattle but it is very...
Last updated on March 8th, 2020 at 11:12 pmImpossible Burger: Meet the Moon. We had been looking…all over for the Impossible Burger….and didn’t even know they had it on the...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:21 pmNot a restaurant: DeLaurenti’s. This is one of those places you must visit…if you like Italian food..and even if you don’t…just to...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:28 pmTrivia night: Northlake Tavern. A group of us stopped by after a meeting and it just happened to be trivia night. It’s...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:31 pmMore ice cream: Salt & Straw. Very popular place on Capitol Hill. They have a eclectic selection of flavors and pride themselves...
Last updated on February 15th, 2020 at 10:55 pmFinger licking good & it’s not the Colonel: Bonchon. They have multiple restaurants in the US and about 300 worldwide but this...
Last updated on February 15th, 2020 at 10:58 pmQuick lunch: Delicatus @ The Hall. Small deli just above the University Street Light Rail station at Benaroya Hall. It’s very convenient...
Last updated on February 15th, 2020 at 11:00 pmMediterranean on Beacon Hill: Homer. I’d heard a lot about this relatively new place so I waited awhile to visit, hoping the...
Last updated on February 15th, 2020 at 11:07 pmHandmade soba noodles: Kamonegi. This chef has gotten a lot of press, including being named a James Beard semifinalist for best chef...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:11 pmMixed Plate: Buddha Bruddah. A bit of Hawaii in Mount Baker. Reminds me of Tinroof on Maui but it’s 3 times larger...
Last updated on April 12th, 2020 at 01:40 pmDon’t worry, it’s not on the menu: How to Cook a Wolf. I’ve been intrigued by the name and finally decided to...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:17 pmBooze for 50: The Blind Tiger. Rang in the New Year with the group from work. This is an interesting venue downtown...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:19 pmAt the Amazon Spheres: Willmott’s Ghost. I’ve wanted to visit this new, Italian themed, restaurant by Renee Erickson since it opened in...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:20 pmAll things German: Hans’ Sausage and Deli. Need stocking stuffers? Looking for real German Haribo and not those from Turkey? Need a...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:22 pmHappy Hour: Cafe Pettirosso. We were out doing some shopping on Capitol Hill and our first choice was closed for a private...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:23 pmJazzy food: Jazz Alley. This is a great venue for music so that’s the main draw of this place. That said, the...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:23 pmRecommended by a colleague: Pomegranate Bistro. Located in an industrial looking building in “downtown” Redmond, it’s a bit hard to find from...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:26 pmSouthern food downtown: The Hart and the Hunter. I felt compelled to visit this place….advertised as the second location of the original...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:28 pmOn my list for some time: Revel. Had wanted to visit the original but it is closed until 2019 for renovation so,...
Last updated on September 20th, 2019 at 03:53 pmShould be on your foodie bucket list: Tarsan i Jane. This place has been on my list for some time….due to my...
Last updated on September 20th, 2019 at 06:32 pmChocolate nirvana: Theo Chocolate Store. This place needs to be on the short list of all chocoholics and while their chocolates are...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:36 pmRecruitment dinner: Piatti. Haven’t been here since they remodelled. The space is more modern, clean and efficient than before which is a...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:37 pmVery unique space in Ballard: Sawyer. Open since August, the story is that the original space was a sawmill…..looks non descript from...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:39 pmFinally got a chance to try: Twisted Cuban. I’ve passed this place numerous times riding my bike but hadn’t had a chance...
Last updated on May 31st, 2019 at 07:48 pmBeer by the Lake: Magnuson Cafe & Brewery. Finally a place to eat in Magnuson Park. Since that is the case, it...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:49 pmFunky little sandwich shop: HoneyHole. Busy spot on Cap Hill with a great space and sandwiches. The sandwich selection is extensive and...
Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 01:57 pmFood truck and wine: Taqueria los Chilangos. Wine pick up and tasting at Darby Wines which included food. Good tacos and service....
Last updated on March 10th, 2020 at 10:21 pm“BBQ” in Seattle: Brileys. Hard to find great BBQ in this town but finally visited this place after it was suggested to...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:43 pmReturn visit: Bar Cantinetta. Our prior visit was for a wine tasting menu and I wasn’t that impressed with the food but...
Last updated on April 11th, 2020 at 10:08 amMeeting at SeaTac: The Conference Center at SEA. I gotta quit eating like this….at another meeting. Nice space for a smaller meeting...
Last updated on November 17th, 2018 at 09:45 pmBakery near the convention center: The French Bakery. Had a meeting at the Bellevue Convention Center and needed a quick bite to...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:46 pmThai in Maple Leaf: Ban Hua Sai. Decided to give this place a try based on reviews indicating it was the best Thai...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:47 pmLate night cookies: Midnight Cookie Co. Have a craving for cookies in the middle of the night?……they deliver until 3 am! Just...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:53 pmInteresting experience: Manolin. Had an opportunity to have early dinner and this seemed like a good place for the experience since they...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:55 pmStreet party: Off the Rez. Invited by friends to a Saturday night block party……with a food truck. Their claim to fame is...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:56 pmGeorgetown vibe: Ciudad. Not sure how to describe this place…..Spanish……Middle Eastern…..or? They describe themselves as “flavors from the East, vibes from the...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 03:58 pmOn my list: Flintcreek Cattle Co. This is the sister restaurant to Rockcreek and, as expected, it’s the turf version although they...
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 08:57 pmThe Eating Places: James Beard Award Winners 2018. Best new restaurant: JuneBaby, Seattle. Outstanding restaurant: Highlands Bar and Grill, Birmingham. Rising star chef...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:00 pmNice spot in Pioneer Square with a great name: Damn the Weather. Business meeting downtown with an option to eat here or...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:02 pmAn old favorite: Boat Street Kitchen (Cafe). It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been to this little jewel but my...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:08 pmSeattle Malasadas: General Porpoise. One of several locations of this very popular spot for doughnuts…..better described as malasadas….the Portuguese variety of doughnut....
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:09 pmItalian near UW: Mamma Melina. I’ve been here several times……including when it was located in the U District but it’s been a...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:09 pmAnother coffee option: Gretchen’s Place. It’s been a while since I have been here and apparently it has new ownership……I knew the...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:11 pmFor biscuit fans: Seattle Biscuit Company First met these guys when all they had was a truck…..now they have a brick and...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:16 pmThe Truck: El Camión. There are several locations (including a brick and mortar in Ballard) and we have visited the one located...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:18 pmVegan ice cream: Frankie & Jo’s. One of two locations, this one is on lower Capitol Hill. The shop is small and...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 02:21 pmNorthern Thai: Soi. Food from the north eastern part of Thailand……the Issan region which borders Laos and Cambodia. Sounded like an interesting...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:21 pmNeapolitan style pizza: Veraci. One of several locations in Seattle…..including a mobile unit usually seen at the Ballard Market….with branches in Spokane...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:21 pmBeer with a twist: No Anchor. Focus is on beer…and variations on that theme. It’s a relatively small bar in the Belltown...
Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 02:08 pmExtraordinary dining experience: Harvest Beat. As you know, I’m basically a carnivore but when given the opportunity to experience truly great food,...
Last updated on April 13th, 2019 at 02:45 pmLooking for late lunch: Stan’s BBQ. Hard to find good BBQ in Seattle but thought we’d give this place a try. Located...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:23 pmHad an eye on: San Fermo. I noticed this small restaurant when visiting the Ballard Sunday Market and was intrigued by the...
