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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

Birmingham AL

    Always up for more ice cream: Big Spoon. Nice small space offering small batch artisan ice creams that change seasonally. Story has it that the husband and wife team started...

    Birmingham AL

      Asian: Bamboo on 2nd. The restaurant scene is expanding on almost every visit to the historically quiet (previously deserted) downtown core. But just like many older cities, millennials are revitalizing...

      Seattle

        Very unique space in Ballard: Sawyer. Open since August, the story is that the original space was a sawmill…..looks non descript from the outside. Inside, it is open and modern...
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        Roslyn WA

          Northern Exposure Fame: The Brick. Decided to stop in after a hike in the area. The history of this area of Washington is interesting and this place was originally a...

          Woodinville WA

            Finally got a chance to try: Twisted Cuban. I’ve passed this place numerous times riding my bike but hadn’t had a chance to try it despite recommendations from others. This...
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            Novato CA

              Unique venue: Hilltop 1892. I was drawn to the space….a hilltop home built in 1892 but one that has been a restaurant for several decades. When I arrive things were...
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              San Rafael CA

                Carbo load: La Toscana. Getting ready for a bike ride and pasta is always a good pre ride choice.  The restaurant is quite “local”…..Google Maps will have you turn the wrong way...
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                Novato CA

                  Needed breakfast: Toast. Getting ready for a long bike ride so looking for calories and protein before the ride. Nice space located in a small outdoor mall which made access...

                  San Diego

                    Breakfast in the Gaslamp Quarter: Cafe 222. It’s been a few years since my last visit to this small, unique place near the convention center. They have the usual staples...
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                    San Diego

                      Tocos: Lola 55. Looking for a new place and this fit the bill…..open for about a month. The space is on the ground floor of a multi use building which...

                      San Diego

                        New American Fusion: Kettner Exchange. It’s a bit hard to find…in a nondescript building on a corner, it’s easy to miss. Walk down the outside hallway and you enter a very interesting...
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                        San Diego

                          Italian with a twist: Herb & Wood. Located in the Little Italy area of San Diego, don’t be fooled by the Uber drop off at Herb & Eatery….the entry to...

                          Whistler BC

                            A favorite place: Alta Bistro. Described as modern French, the menu, while limited, had very interesting choices. The wine list is extensive….one of the most extensive I’ve seen in Whistler....
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                            Whistler BC

                              You gotta try this place: Peaked Pies. This is the original…the other location is on Denman in Vancouver..so that’s an option if you can’t make it to Whistler. The pies...

                              Vancouver BC

                                Italian: Centro. Located in the West End on Denman Street, it opened a couple of months ago. Described as modern Italian, the space is a bit retro…..think mid century modern....
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                                Whistler BC

                                  Not so sure: Green Moustache. Why am I not so sure? Maybe it has to do with my choice to eat vegan after riding 78 miles and 7000 vertical feet...
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