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 place and a credit card required to book. Not in the Must Visit, Seattle Metro, U Village, United States, University District, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
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 a previous WA state governor being the Chinese Ambassador a few Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast
Bow WA
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 and it has failed disappoint. I continue to be amazed by Ravenna, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast
Seattle
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. I lean toward ciders rather than beer and have tried several East Coast, United States, Washington DC
Washington DC
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 sign. Next...it's downstairs with the walls papered in newspapers and lastly...the East Coast, United States, Washington DC
Washington DC
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 had was good with a shoutout for the tiramisu. Also had a
Unique breakfast spot: Feast & Forest. Part of the growing list of food spots downtown, this place offers breakfast and brunch/lunch depending on the day. Probably best described as New...
Vietnamese on the Southside: Saigon. Note, this location is CLOSED but they remain open at the original location on highway 280. Off the beaten path of downtown but worth a...
Brunch on the way home: Seasons In The Park. Drop dead views of the Vancouver skyline with Grouse and Cypress mountains in the distance. It’s other claim to fame is...
Comfort food: Burgoo. One of almost a half dozen locations in the greater Vancouver area this one is located in the Point Grey district. Very similar but in a smaller...
Looking for breakfast on Granville Island: Terra Breads. Located in the northern part of The Market, this is one of four locations in the greater Vancouver area. Their strength seems...
Another great spot downtown: Nightingale. Brought to you by the same chef at Hawksworth……voted best restaurant in Vancouver several times in the past. I will need to make a return...
Vietnamese fast food:Â Sizzle & Crunch. Right off the Ave in the UW District this recently opened restaurant serves Vietnamese food much like Chipotle serves Mexican food……order the dish then add...
Well known spot for baked goods: Sultan Bakery. A small place that is best known for its breakfasts and bakery. This visit was in the late afternoon so we went...
Get your fruit here: Smallwood’s Harvest. Very near Silvara Winery tasting room and it’s worth a stop just to look at all the specialty foods offered. It’s also a great...
Another wine tasting opportunity: Silvara. The wines are good…..and in some cases, quite good….but the venue is what is hard to beat. The fruit is mostly from the Columbia Valley...
Trip over the pass on a beautiful day: Andrea’s Keller. Recent brief visit for a “Bavarian” experience before……wine tasting. This is one of our go to places for Southern German...
An unplanned stop in the Windy City: Andiamo. Missed my connecting flight to Seattle and got to spend the night at the Hilton O’Hare….oh joy…I’ve had far too many experiences...
Had to have some pork while in the South: Henry’s Smokehouse. Basically a suburb of Greenville and I was there to visit a relative so lunch had to be pulled...
Post bike ride Thai….in Greenville:Â Kannika’s Thai Kitchen. Another place close to the Greenville Hilton Hotel. In a small strip mall…aren’t the best Thai places in strip malls? Typical offerings…but with...