Menu

Home

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
+
Resized Image

San Diego

    A pleasant surprise: Puesto. One of several locations of this small chain; this location was across the street from the Grand Hyatt and therefore very convenient for a quick lunch....
    +
    Resized Image

    San Diego

      Dinner for 30: Salvatore’s. Always hard to evaluate a restaurant when it is a large party experience with a limited, a fixed menu. I think that may be the case...
      +
      Resized Image

      San Diego

        Eclectic: Juniper & Ivy. The space is very modern and the crowd is on the younger side. It’s high ceiling and a bit loud but the experience was very good....

        Seattle

          Italian near UW: Mamma Melina. I’ve been here several times……including when it was located in the U District but it’s been a while since my last visit. The special part...
          +
          Resized Image

          Paso Robles CA

            Coffee anyone? Kreuzberg Coffee Company. Nice small shop….you guessed it….on 13th Street. Space is rustic but comfortable. Give the Mexican Mocha a try…. Visit website  ...

            Paso Robles CA

              Northern Italian: Buona Tavola. A choice not in the13th Street restaurant core but worth worth a few blocks walk. The space is relatively small and intimate with a small area...

              Paso Robles CA

                Lunch option not on 13th Street: Niner Wine Estates. Decided to take a day off from riding and noticed this place as I was driving others to the ride start...
                +
                Resized Image

                Paso Robles CA

                  Breakfast to start a new day: Cowgirl Cafe. One of many dining options in the downtown area near 13th Street. Specializes in breakfast with a western theme…..with portion sizes to...
                  +
                  Resized Image

                  Paso Robles CA

                    Looking for a place to eat: Thomas Hill Organics. We thought we had our dining experience all picked out…..but it wasn’t quite what we thought it was, so we started...
                    +
                    Resized Image

                    Paso Robles CA

                      Another breakfast: Vic’s Cafe. It has been around since 1942 and we needed fueling for our ride so this seemed like a good choice. Classic options of eggs, scrambles, omelets...

                      Paso Robles CA

                        Wines on tap: The Hatch. Located in the downtown 13th Street area of the city which has multiple options to choose from, this option looked interesting: offering wines, whiskeys…….extensive offerings….and...
                        +
                        Resized Image

                        Santa Barbara CA

                          Hyatt Centric: Marbella. Quick bite before we were off to our next bike ride up the coast. The space is nice and the views, basically located on the beach, are...
                          +
                          Resized Image

                          Santa Barbara CA

                            Finally found one open: Los Agaves. One of 3 locations in the area…..and the first one we tried was closed for renovations. But never give up….the location in Da La Vina...
                            +
                            Resized Image

                            Santa Barbara CA

                              Since 1958: Farmer Boy. Diner like space with a breakfast made to be had before a long bike ride. They serve large portions…and lunch as well. The Santa Barbara Local...
                              +
                              Resized Image

                              Santa Barbara CA

                                Carbo loading, again: Via Maestra 42. Located nearby the hotel and known for regional Italian fare so off we went. It’s located in a strip mall….but most everything seems that...
                                +
                                Resized Image

                                Seattle

                                  Another coffee option: Gretchen’s Place. It’s been a while since our last visit even though it’s in the hood. I knew the original owner who passed away a few years...
                                  141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152