Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast, Whidbey IslandRight 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 StatesVietnamese-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 CoastJapantown 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 CoastMultiple 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 StatesDinner 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 AmericaAll 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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An old standby: Dahlia Bakery. It’s all about the triple coconut cream pie….for which they are famous but, they have a number of other great choices as well. This time...
New spot, old name: Uncle Lee’s Kitchen. It used to be located about a mile away but recently moved and reopened a few weeks ago at this site. Same food...
Artisan fast food pizza: MOD Pizza. All made to order….from any of 30 toppings and in a pizza oven no less! It’s Seattle based but they have over 300 locations...
Food truck popup: Random Acts of Food. Everyone was going crazy for the deep fried Brussel sprouts with sea salt and lime so I had to give them a try....
Airport food: Cat Cora’s Kitchen. Located in terminal 2 at SFO near the Alaska Airline gates. The seafood paella needed some salt but considering it was airport food; not bad....
Classic waterfront spot: Scoma’s. There’s been a building on this site since the late 1800s and this second site of the San Francisco restaurant by the same name has been...
Beautiful spot: Farley Bar. Nice option versus the more formal restaurant across the hall….and much less “stuffy”. Started with the oysters…..made by the shallot mignonette; followed by the burrata with...
It’s about the view: The View. Typical bar food which was quite good but, it’s all about the view….not to be missed on your next visit to SFO! Located at...
It’s all about the bread: Tartine Manufactory. A well known bakery in SFO with several locations, we visited the original in the Mission District which also has an associated restaurant...
Unique experience: Sheba Piano Lounge. Think Ethiopian, lounge, piano and jazz and you should have a clear picture of this place. No you say. Read on. Visiting the city for...
A favorite spot: Tartine Bakery. Gotta look for this place….between the Mission District and The Castro. It’s a small place so be prepared to wait…to order and find a seat…but...
Popular spot for breakfast: Little Star Diner. It’s fairly small and the wait can be long….45 minutes the morning we visited…but it is well worth the wait. This is another...