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Coupeville WA

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast, Whidbey Island Right on Penn Cove: Front Street Grill. It's a very busy place...a sign that the food has to be good! They have at least a dozen different preparations of mussels and clams in addition to cioppino. The green curry and saffron mussels

Montreal

Canada, Outside the United States Vietnamese-Laotian fusion: Restaurant HÀ. Originally Vietnamese in focus but with a second Chef taking the helm, they brought a Laotian mix.  In the Old City and don't be concerned if it takes a few minutes to find it. Food was fresh and

San Francisco

San Francisco, United States, West Coast Japantown Korean: Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup. One of several locations, primarily in the Bay Area but, note a location near Seattle just across the lake in Bellevue. Story is that the family entered the restaurant business in 1957 in Incheon, South

Seattle

Previous post, Seattle Metro, U Village, United States, University District, Washington, West Coast Multiple locations of this Vietnamese restaurant: Ba Bar. The menu is the same as the Capitol Hill location and is described as Vietnamese street food. It isn't as extensive as your typical Vietnamese menu but has the typical bún and phó

Philadelphia

East Coast, Philadelphia, United States Dinner for 20 in the Old City: Panorama Wine Bar. Usually don't post when dining with a group but we were able to choose our main course. I'd describe the cuisine as classic Italian with a twist. The Tiaramisu says it

Galapagos

Outside the United States, South America All about marine iguanas but: Eloise Restaurant. Local food sustainably obtained with a focus on local seafood. Spanish influenced fusion cuisine. Started with one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had and downed the rest with a a sauvignon blanc from
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    A December tradition: Marinated beef tenderloin. If you like beef, this has to be one of the best cuts…tender, flavorful and medium rare…delicious! Sides were smashed potatoes with bacon vinaigrette...
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    Redmond WA

      On the Eastside: Nasai Teriyaki. Not our usual go to for this Japanese staple but our local source was closed the day we needed a teriyaki fix so we gave...
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        Chicken Tagine with saffron rice. This dish was from an online cooking course from The London Chef in Victoria BC so, unfortunately, there is no recipe. Unfortunate because it was...
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          Tacos like your abuela makes. First time with this recipe for tacos al pastor and the tortilla were homemade by my oldest daughter! I’m not biased but the tortilla made...
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          Leavenworth WA

            Quick cup before the pass: Farmer Joe’s Espresso Stand. Very near Smallwood’s Harvest and Silvara Winery so it’s a very convenient stop before you start the drive back home. Very...
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              Thanksgiving. Turkey was brined in buttermilk which made it very moist and flavorful. The sides were our typical: kale and Brussel sprouts salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, cornbread stuffing, walnut...
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                Cranberry Cider Braised Beef Stew on Polenta. Half Baked Harvest recipe once again. The key ingredient…polenta and the other…the “sauce” but the real show stopper…it’s basically all done in a...
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                  Fish Taco in a Bowl. A deconstructed fish (petrale sole) taco served on a bed of rice, avocado and black beans with in house made taco seasoning. Very tasty and...
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                    Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms. Getting a bit boring but this is another Half Baked Harvest recipe. It’s a must visit site if you like both classics...
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                      Salisbury steak. This is a modification from a Pioneer Woman recipe just taking the steak portion and plating it on egg noodle pasta vs a side of mashed potatoes and...
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                        Honeycrisp apple and kale salad. Another excellent Half Baked Harvest recipe worth a try. Even if you don’t really like kale…I’m on that fence…the combination of textures can’t be had...
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                        Seattle

                          In the hood: Pleasant Beach Donuts. Seem to be sold out when we usually think of visiting but this day we arrived in the late afternoon and there was still...
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                          Seattle

                            An old favorite: Pagliacci. Needed a change so why not back to the future? A Seattle original with locations all around but it’s been a few years since we’ve experienced...
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                            Mount Vernon WA

                              Coffee stop: Ristretto Coffee Lounge and Wine Bar. Nice relaxing spot for a cup of coffee or espresso on a wet, cold day. In addition to java they also have baked...
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                                Ultimate Fall Salad. Need a nice change from meat and potatoes or pasta then give this a try. The mixture of textures and flavors from the farro, to the apples...
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                                Seattle

                                  Small Plates on 55th: Ebb & Co. First noticed this new place a few months ago and finally got a chance to experience their offerings. I wish I hadn’t taken...
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