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Bow WA
Unexpected: Cob + Cork. You never know what to expect but this place looked interesting from the road so we decided to give it a try. We've visited several times and it has failed disappoint. I continue to be amazed by Ravenna, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
In the Hood: Ravenna Brewing Co. Located in what was an auto repair shop it's become well known for their local brews in a city with close to 70 breweries. I lean toward ciders rather than beer and have tried several East Coast, United States, Washington DC
Washington DC
Unique and excellent experience: Sura. First...the space. On a street corner in the Dupont Circle area of DC with a small door and the only sign of life...a flashing open sign. Next...it's downstairs with the walls papered in newspapers and lastly...the East Coast, United States, Washington DC
Washington DC
Dinner for 20: RPM Italian. While it was a group dinner, we had several choices from the menu so I did have a sample of their typical offerings. Everything we had was good with a shoutout for the tiramisu. Also had a Fremont, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
One of Seattle's best seafood restaurants: RockCreek. The menu is seafood so if you don't like seafood then this may not be the place for you. That said, it's all outstanding and they do offer a few land animals and salads. Bellevue, Seattle Metro, United States, West Coast
Bellevue WA
Dinner for thirty: Seastar Another group dinner at this well known and highly regarded seafood restaurant in the metro area. Fixed menu this night with the typical choices...salmon, a chicken dish and beef with a veg option for those so inclined. Went
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...
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...
Out and about: Terramar Brewstillery. The space is open with multiple possibilities…sit in the bar, patio or adjacent spaces. Our choice was in the bar with large, open windows which...
Fast food: Chick-fil-A. Sometimes you just need some and we needed it this day. My choice is usually the spicy fried chicken sandwich. I have to say, it’s always good...
Takeaway: Tam Noodle Box. Recommended by a colleague and it was spot on. This place is all about wok prepared noodles…multiple choices to which you add a protein…chicken, pork, shrimp...
Quarantine: Butter Chicken aka murgh makhani. Half Baked Harvest…again! Should just bookmark the website. The main difference with this recipe is the use of coconut milk instead of cream…a bit...
Quarantine: New Years Eve. Started the afternoon with frozen cranberry margaritas followed by Seared Asian steak salad and mushrooms with ginger dressing and a pavlova to finish. The salad was...