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Edmonds WA

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast Near the Ferry Terminal: Rory's. Edmonds was packed with people all there to stroll downtown streets to view an antique car show. While it was great to relive the past it made finding a lunch stop difficult. Since I remembered that everything

Seattle

Ballard, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast Sports bar: Rough & Tumble Pub. Markets itself as Seattle's sports bar for women's sports. They have 18 screens so you can find all manner of sports on display. Very nice open space including a glass covered area "outside". Typical bar

Coupeville WA

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast, Whidbey Island A special experience: The Oystercatcher. From the side street it looks a bit like a burger and beer joint. Step inside and you'll wonder what's in store. First taste...you know this place is special. While the menu remains focused it continues to

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
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    Niçoise salad. Option for lunch…what should you have once you’ve had burgers, sandwiches, leftovers and chips and salsa? A Niçoise salad with lettuce and arugula from our deck “garden” and...
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      Southern Brunch. Full plate Brunch of eggs over easy…the only way to have them with grits, homemade biscuits and bacon all rounded out by mimosas. Oh…I forgot the star of...
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        Chocolate chip cookies! No wheat flour, no problem! These are made from almond flour which gives them a unique flavor and consistency compared to the wheat variety. Marry with some...
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          Look what we found. Looking around for something to fill our carb requirement  and, tucked away from immediate discovery…a stollen in the freezer from the holidays! Pictured is a tried...
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          Winthrop WA

            Cider and beer in abundance: Sixknot Taphouse. Very nice spot for a beer or cider after skiing or hiking with over 40 choices on tap! They also offer a menu...
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            San Francisco

              Always need more chocolate: Recchiuti Confections. Having bumped into this place more than once while in the Ferry Building and being amazed by the unique selections and wanting to give...
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              Seattle

                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...

                Redmond WA

                  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...
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                  Washington DC

                    Going home: Sip Munch and More. Terminal B near the Alaska gates at Reagan and needed a glass…or 3. Visit website...
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                    Washington DC

                      Chef’s choice: Nina May. What’s chef’s choice you ask? A fixed menu of 4 items, 2 from the regular menu and 2 from the chef’s imagination that day. But, that...

                      Fall City WA

                        On the way: Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn. First built early in the last century it’s been renovated several times and still serves as an Inn. On the first floor is...
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                        Seattle

                          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...
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                          Birmingham AL

                            Pizza in south Birmingham: Pizzeria GM. First off, they have a pizza oven…not wood fired but a nice oven and the service could not have been better or more pleasant....
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                            Birmingham AL

                              Upscale chain: BrickTop’s. One of those places that has a bit of everything and it’s all good but nothing was particularly memorable because of that approach. There are over a...
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                              Birmingham AL

                                Brunch Italian or Southern style: Trattoria ZaZa. Since pizza is on the menu I guess the best way to describe this place is Italian with a Southern touch. It’s small...
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                                Denver

                                  They might not have it: Crú. Flight delayed for 3 hours and it was right across from my gate on Concourse B so…why not! Concept is similar to Vino Volo...
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