Mount Baker, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast Seattle Mixed Plate: Buddha Bruddah. A bit of Hawaii in Mount Baker/Kenmore. Reminds me of Tinroof on Maui but it's 3 times larger inside which makes dining here much more pleasant...even if it's not Maui! Great menu of mixed plates, including loco moco, New York, Philadelphia, United States Philadelphia Headed home: Chickie's & Pete's. Located near Concourse D at PHL, it's a good place to grab a bite instead of airplane food. Serve breakfast, lunch and diner so you should be able to find something you'd be interested in. Seafood East Coast, Philadelphia Philadelphia Must experience: Morimoto. Usually it's difficult to tell much about a restaurant when you're in a group. But, shared plates make the experience more like couples dining together rather than a group. All brought to by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto so, it's Birmingham, Must Visit, Southeast, United States Birmingham AL Stupendous seafood: Automatic Seafood & Oysters. It's much bigger inside than it looks from the outside but a reservation is recommended on weekend nights. While the space has high ceilings...it used to be the Automatic Sprinkler Company and hence the name...it Seattle Metro, United States, University District, Washington, West Coast Seattle Tucked away in the U District: Saint Bread. Originally opened to long lines but things have settled down a bit, at least on weekdays. Started by a trio from London Plane, the offerings take advantage of their varied backgrounds...ranging from Japanese East Coast, Philadelphia, United States Philadelphia Chef's tasting menu: Forsythia. Modern French cuisine in the heart of the Old City. Even though it was a dinner for 10 the chef's tasting menu ran the gamut of his offerings. Everything tasted was outstanding but the escargot a' la provençale
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...
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...
Fried Chicken in Seattle: Cookie’s Country Chicken. Near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square. We happened to be in the neighborhood the day I noticed a post from @eatseattle about the...
You gotta try this one: Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits. One of the best examples of this classic and, don’t forget to use the homemade biscuits. This is comfort food...
Not my go to but: Krispy Kreme Mars Doughnut. Special, limited edition release to celebrate Perseverance landing on Mars! Had to have one of these chocolate cream filled doughnuts…a bit...