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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

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...
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    Philadelphia

      Headed home: Chickie’s & Pete’s. Located near Concourse D at PHL, it’s a good place to grab a bite instead of  airplane food. Serve breakfast, lunch and diner so you...
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      Philadelphia

        Must experience: Morimoto. Usually it’s difficult to tell much about a restaurant when you’re in a group. But, shared plates make the experience more like couples dining together rather than...

        Birmingham AL

          Stupendous seafood: Automatic Seafood & Oysters. It’s much bigger inside than it looks from the outside but a reservation is recommended on weekend nights. While the space has high ceilings…it...
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          Seattle

            Tucked away in the U District: Saint Bread. Originally opened to long lines but things have settled down a bit, at least on weekdays. Started by a trio from London...
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            Philadelphia

              Chef’s tasting menu: Forsythia. Modern French cuisine in the heart of the Old City. Even though it was a dinner for 15 the chef’s tasting menu ran the gamut of...
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              Vancouver BC

                It’s also a bottle shop: Dachi. Insider recommendation…helps when your daughter lives here! While the menu isn’t extensive and constantly changes due to what’s available, explore it with friends. Also...
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                La Conner WA

                  Need some Joe? Beaver Tales Coffee. Headed home but needed some coffee before we hit the road. This small, interesting shop, fit the bill. They roast their beans daily so...

                  Seattle

                    Chinese dumplings: Dough Zone. There are about a dozen locations of this local chain in the Seattle metro area with the original located in Bellevue. It’s hard to go wrong...
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                    Seattle

                      Never too many bakeries: Honoré. Have been interested in visiting since a colleague recommended it several years ago. Usually in this are of Seattle when they weren’t open so just...

                      Seattle

                        The 3rd restaurant: Sandía Saint Helens is no more. Bistro Shirlee is no more. However, this one may be the best of the three. I’m sad to see the loss...
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                        Seattle

                          Handmade soba noodles from scratch: Kamonegi. This chef has gotten a lot of press, including being named a James Beard semifinalist for best chef in the Northwest 2018 to 2020...
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                          Tuscaloosa AL

                            The original: Dreamland BBQ This is one of the more famous BBQ pork sources in Alabama and it was started in a cinderblock building by “Big Daddy” Bishop in 1958....

                            Mazama WA

                              Need a beer in Mazama: Mazama Public House. This is a very small town on the way to the North Cascades National Park and the must visit Cutthroat Pass so,...

                              Mazama WA

                                What? A “grocery store” on a food blog: Mazama Store. Much more than your typical grocery store. Good wine selection…including pet nat, excellent food choices, local t shirts and baked...

                                Philadelphia

                                  Always worth a repeat visit: Buddakan. This is a very large and gorgeous space near Independence Hall offering Asian fusion cuisine. It’s the other outpost of this NYC legend. The...
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