Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast Anacortes WA Usually a very busy place: The Shrimp Shack. It's on the way to Deception Pass and it's very popular after being there for over 50 years. We visited on a weekday in the fall so no issue with an overflowing parking The Shrimp Shack Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast, Woodinville Woodinville WA Gotta have ice cream: Swanky Scoop. Heard many great recommendations about this place and it did not disappoint. Multiple flavors including at least 8 vegan offerings. To me, vegan or otherwise, it's all about taste and texture and this place delivers. How East Coast, Philadelphia, United States Philadelphia Interesting find: Twisted Tail Bourbon Bar. Specializes in grilled food with a Southern touch which is interesting since the chef is Mexican and the owner a Brit. My first task was...should I start with a glass of wine or a cocktail. I United States, Washington, West Coast, Woodinville Woodinville WA Pho anyone? Pho 175. Once again found ourselves in Woodinville and decided to give this place a try. It did not disappoint. Expect typical Vietnamese cuisine with an extensive Pho selection from tripe to chicken to shrimp to vegan with 13 more Mount Baker, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast Seattle Mixed Plate: Buddha Bruddah. A bit of Hawaii in Mount Baker/Kenmore. Reminds me of Tinroof on Maui but it's 3 times larger inside which makes dining here much more pleasant...even if it's not Maui! Great menu of mixed plates, including loco moco,
Another dinner for 100: Ristorante Verbano. On the beautiful Isola dei Pescatori in the middle of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy. The food was good but once again the location...
Dinner for 100: Schloss Laufen. Even though the dinner here was for a large party and the food was only so so, the location is drop dead gorgeous. Located at...
Very popular place in the old city: Zeughauskeller. The story goes that the building was built in 1487 and originally housed an armory but in 1929 it was converted to...
Off to Switzerland with a stop at:Â Chedi Andermatt. If you’re looking for drop dead gorgeous then this will fit the bill. Part of a multi year “upgrade” to this small...
A must visit for us when we are in Munich: zum Spöckmeier. We have to visit this place every few years since it was a place Suzan’s Oma (grandmother) would...
Lovely hotel, restaurant and brewery: Kapplerbräu. Like many European breweries this place goes back several centuries….1561 to be exact. It’s a bit of a hike….about 30 miles NW of Munich...
Pike Place Market on steroids: Viktualienmarkt. Beer gardens, wine and cheese shops, seafood, flowers, vegetables, fruits…you name it…..it can be found here and that has been so for over 2...
Where to start? House Moser Not a restaurant and you can’t visit but this is the definition of the Bavarian experience…stay with relatives and eat like a local. Think wurst...
Haven’t been here in a few years: Steelhead Diner. Had a relative in town for business who wanted seafood and this seemed like a good choice……close to her hotel and...
Carbo loading: Lupo. Close to my hotel and on the edge of Yaletown. I wanted some Italian pasta before my ride to Whistler so this seemed like a good choice....
Quick lunch: Bistro Verde. In the Pacific Center Nordstrom and close to my daughter’s office so we decided to give it a try. Nice space with a separate street entrance...
Dinner following a tour of the city: Yu Lou Dong A chain of 4 restaurants; the original apparently in business since 1904. Â When asked what type of food you like...
Lunch near the hotel: Geng Shi Ji. I think this was the best meal that I had this time in China. Typical of most restaurants here, they are bigger inside...
Dinner for 100: Wyndham Hotel I was in China doing some teaching and as is very typical, a dinner for the attendees and faculty is a requirement. I have to...