British Columbia,Canada,Outside the United States,Victoria Victoria BC Breakfast: Crust Bakery. Can't pass on a pastry from a good bakery and this place didn't disappoint so give it a try. When I arrive just after their morning opening on a weekend there was already a line out the door so Rest of Washington,United States,Washington,West Coast,Whidbey Island Coupeville WA Under new management: The Oystercatcher. From the street it still 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. It closed in Oct 2022 but reopened British Columbia,Canada,Outside the United States,Vancouver Vancouver BC Pays to have local knowledge: Nūba Kitsilano. Dinner with friends and relatives yields...too much food! Since it comes from the kitchen faster than it's possible to keep up with what's being delivered be prepared for a table that fills quickly. Solid Seattle Metro,United States,Washington,West Coast,Woodinville Woodinville WA Liquid food: Damsel Cellars. I first met Mari when she was the assistant winemaker at Darby Wines. She's been making her own very solid wines for the last several years with excellent Syrahs and outstanding Cabs. Visited today at a pop up Ballard,Seattle Metro,Washington,West Coast Seattle Recommendation from a local chef: Pestle Rock. The cuisine is Thai but it's from the Isan or northeast part of the country. You will recognize the menu but there are dishes I've not seen before in your typical Thai restaurant. They have Burien,Seattle Metro,United States,Washington Burien WA Great experience: Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen. Part business dinner and part get together with friends. I'd heard about this place from a coworker...whose husband is the chef/owner and it's been on my radar to visit for a couple of years. The name speaks
Hidden gem: Terra Plata. Another option in the option filled Capitol Hill area of Seattle. The restaurant is described as Spanish in orientation but it seems a bit more toward...
Looking for charcuterie and cheese: The Son of A Butcher. Incredible selection of meats, seafood and cheeses. Having a party and need a cheese board or plate of charcuterie or...
Nice place for a pit stop: Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria. Just finished a bike ride around the Island and needed some calories. This place fit the bill. Wide selection of pizza...
More BBQ: SAW’s Soul Kitchen. This is another favorite of mine and…believe it or not they have my favorite Alabama white sauce. Not that white sauce is my favorite but...
Japanese Mexican fusion: Umami. Get your Japanese tacos here…whoever thought this would be a good mixture of cuisines was…spot on! It’s the kind of place where your eye is drawn...
Needed breakfast: Big Bad Breakfast. Caught my eye because they clearly believe that things go better with pork since they serve their own house cured Tabasco/brown sugar bacon. Our order...
Japanese American fusion: TOMO. I’ve had my eye on this place for quite some time but it’s not that easy to get a reservation. That’s a must unless you want...
Gullah cuisine in College Park: Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar. If you like southern food, you have to try this place near the Atlanta airport. It’s the real deal. I...
New American: Miller Union. A bit north of the usual downtown spots, it’s worth the visit. Reservations are a must unless you want to sit at the bar. That was...
Visiting a high school friend: The Grill at Crooked Creek. He lives lakeside in this beautiful area south of Atlanta and has a pontoon boat so why not visit the...
Dinner for 30: Duke’s Chowder House. I have to admit, I haven’t been to this area of Seattle in a number of years so, it was time. As I’ve mentioned...
Italian/Japanese fusion and a place to share food: Kissa Tanto. Since our first visit shortly after it opened in 2016 its become a real star…see the recent article NYT…the second...
Mexican on Granville Island: Alimentaria Mexicana. Not sure how large the Mexican food scene is in Vancouver but despite this being in one of the major tourist spots the food...
Off the tourist path: Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro. As I’ve mentioned in previous post, our daughter lives in Vancouver so we get to experience more of the local culture than...
Did anyone mention coffee: Sunflower Cafe. Nice little cafe serving coffee and bakery items on the way to Whistler or, for the more adventurous, you can see The Chief from...
On the way to Whistler: Salted Vine. This is a must visit…in the growing city of Squamish which is about halfway between Vancouver and Whistler. Who would have believed this...