Outstanding xiaolongbao: Din Tai Fung. Quick fact…even though it’s at University Village, this is the first Din Tai Fung in the US! I suspect it had something to do with...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Doughnuts anyone? Top Pot. This is a Seattle institution for doughnuts. They started as a single storefront downtown and now there are multiple opportunities throughout the metro area. The doughnuts are...

Italian in East Van: Bar Corso. Another area that most tourist don’t know exist so if you’re a tourist get out of downtown and explore. I guess I’d call it...

Skagit Valley: Tweets Cafe. Springtime in the Skagit Valley brings daffodils and then tulips in bloom and at some point you must eat…right? This place is in the very small...

Best Thai in Seattle: Aroy Mak. That’s a bold statement with all the Thai opportunities in the metro area but this is the place. Unlike most Thai restaurants the menu...

A bit of hygge in SLU: Café Hagen. Several locations in the metro but this one is located very near REI and is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch...

Must visit: Ray’s Café. It’s been a number of years since I’ve visited this Seattle icon to seafood. It continues to never disappoint. Where to start? How about the views....

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: The Cottage Cafe & Fireside Lounge. Usually visit Pioneer Coffee but just finished skiing so looking for more calories and this place was a great choice....

Nice place for a quick coffee break just off I5: Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. Right downtown and just past Snoqualmie Pass makes it a perfect stop to refuel. The coffee...

Outstanding coffee: Blue Star Coffee Roasters. Now in a new location it’s still a must stop while in Twisp…for whatever reason. Once you give their coffee a try you’ll be...