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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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Leavenworth WA

    Coffee and a biscuit: Argonaut. What attracted my attention was the description of the buttermilk biscuits so I had to experience one. They didn’t disappoint! Have a plain one with...

    Leavenworth WA

      A bit of Bavaria in Washington: Andreas’ Keller. This is one of our go to places for Southern German food in Leavenworth. There are a number of options but this...
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      La Conner WA

        Mexican cuisine in a seafood town: COA If you’re looking for something besides seafood, this is the place. I think it’s some of the best Mexican food in Western Washington....
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        Bellevue WA

          There is no better chocolate: Läderach. How lucky we are in the Seattle metro area to have a location of this world renowned chocolatier. The biggest problem is what to...

          San Francisco

            French bistro in Hayes Valley: Chez Maman. Nice corner spot with plenty of outdoor seating which makes it a good choice for lunch. Give the savoyarde crepe a try. Just...
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            Seattle 

              Revena location of this Seattle icon: Mioposto. This location was closed for 5 months in 2025 after an SUV crashed into the restaurant! It’s back open and as great as...
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              San Francisco

                New Southern cuisine in SFO: Prelude. Had to give this place a try and it’s unique twist on Southern cuisine. Chef’s grandmother hailed from Alabama…now you’re talking! Modern and comfortable...
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                Seattle

                  University Village: Joey Kitchen. This is a chain of restaurants out of Vancouver BC that serves a mix of Asian fusion, PNW, burgers, and steaks in a very nice upscale...
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                  Philadelphia

                    Dinner for 20: P. J. Clarke’s. Usually don’t recommend group dinners but if I’m allowed to choose from the menu then it’s fair game in my mind. That was the...
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                    Seattle

                      French bakery in the U District: The French Guys. Very nice addition to the food offerings at U Village. Expect typical French pastries…croissant, pain au chocolat, kouign amann, quiche lorraine…and...

                      Seattle

                        Multiple Metro locations: Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya. Have visited the Northgate and Bellevue locations which are two of the four in the metro area. It’s a national chain with other...
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                        Seattle

                          New spot for a well known Washington winery: DeLille En Ville. Been looking forward to the opening since I discovered the next step for this space at U Village about...
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                          Seattle

                            Thai in the hood: Krua Thai Eatery. Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try this local spot. Became interested in giving it a go based on local recommendations...
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                            Paris

                              Re experiencing and old experience: Café de Flore. It has a rich history and have visited it several times in the past. It’s one of those places that never changes…it’s...
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                              Paris

                                This is the place: Les Deux Magots. The place to experience my number one choice for a café liégeois. Otherwise it’s also a well known French bistro in Paris and...

                                Paris

                                  Recommended by the owner’s daughter: Le Colimaçon. First the space: built in 1732 so it’s a smaller place with tables on 2 floors and a bit rustic. Reservation type of...
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