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Edmonds WA

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast Near the Ferry Terminal: Rory's. Edmonds was packed with people all there to stroll downtown streets to view an antique car show. While it was great to relive the past it made finding a lunch stop difficult. Since I remembered that everything

Seattle

Ballard, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast Sports bar: Rough & Tumble Pub. Markets itself as Seattle's sports bar for women's sports. They have 18 screens so you can find all manner of sports on display. Very nice open space including a glass covered area "outside". Typical bar

Coupeville WA

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast, Whidbey Island A special experience: The Oystercatcher. From the side street it looks a bit like a burger and beer joint. Step inside and you'll wonder what's in store. First taste...you know this place is special. While the menu remains focused it continues to

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

Cle Elum WA

    Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: The Cottage Cafe & Fireside Lounge. Usually visit Pioneer Coffee but just finished skiing so looking for more calories and this place was a great choice....
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    Cle Elum WA

      Nice place for a quick coffee break just off I5: Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. Right downtown and just past Snoqualmie Pass makes it a perfect stop to refuel. The coffee...

      Twisp WA

        Outstanding coffee: Blue Star Coffee Roasters. Now in a new location it’s still a must stop while in Twisp…for whatever reason. Once you give their coffee a try you’ll be...
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        Bozeman MT

          Excellent bakery: Wild Crumb. Come here after that great cup of joe at Treeline. This is one of those places with an endless line up of breads and pastries so...
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          Seattle

            Sushi in the neighborhood: Japonessa Sushi Cocina. Two Seattle metro locations and while in Bellevue gave that location a spin. We were not disappointed! Sushi is widely available in Seattle...

            Twisp WA

              You gotta have a bakery with your morning coffee: Cinnamon Twisp Bakery. Typical space offering good coffee, espresso, lattes and bakery items. A must have is the namesake of the...

              Winthrop WA

                French bakery: Oliver’s The French Farm Cafe. The storefront is Oliver’s Artisan Kitchen/French Farm to Table and the breakfast menu, when we visited, was definitely French and all about crepes....
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                Winthrop WA

                  Sun Mountain Lodge: The Dining Room and Bar. Dining, gorgeous views and skiing all in one. Typical menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner with very good protein bowls, of...

                  Seattle

                    Hard to come up for air: Deep Dive. For sure the most unique bar in Seattle. Located below the Amazon Spheres and has the feel of a dark undersea grotto....
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                    Vancouver

                      The place for dried fruits: Ayoub’s. Ok it’s not a restaurant but you have to try this place! I have never seen such a display of dried fruit and nuts...

                      Seattle

                        It never disappoints: Westward. The space is outstanding and one of the best places in Seattle for dining outside. Located right on the north shore of Lake Union with great...

                        Bow WA

                          Finally: Taylor Farms Samish Oyster Bar. It’s the holy grail of shellfish farms in Western Washington and because it’s so popular…it requires perseverance to get a seat at the table....

                          Philadelphia

                            Another Philly find: Laurel. Another late arriving flight…this time one and a half hours! Barely made my reservation going straight from the airport. Thanks Uber! This is another Philly restaurant...

                            Vancouver BC

                              A neighborhood find: Bar Susu. Located at the juncture of East and West Vancouver, it’s a bit off the tourist routes which makes it all the more appealing. How best...
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                              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...
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                                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...
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