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,
Try this place for happy hour or dinner: Frank’s Oyster House. One of a 2 restaurants owned by the same family this one is a bar and oyster house. Convenient...
Dinner for 15: Via Tribunali. I usually find it more difficult to fully experience a restaurant with a larger group. However, we had several pizzas from the wood fired oven...
For biscuit fans: Seattle Biscuit Company. First met these guys when all they had was a truck. Now they have a brick and mortar place in Fremont (Frelard area). They...
A must visit in Munich: Dallmayr Delicatessen. A Deli…like no other, with restaurants and bar which date from 1700. It has been in this location since 1870. Where to start?...
Find this place: Klimenti’s Restaurant. Tucked away near the Deutsches Museum it offers Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist so if you are looking for a break from the wurst...
Beer garden: Görreshof Wirtshaus. Recommended by a friend, this restaurant is in the Josephsplatz area so it’s not in the usual tourist areas downtown. Classic menu of Bavarian dishes including...
Seattle Malasadas: General Porpoise. There are several locations of this very popular spot for doughnuts…..better described as malasadas….the Portuguese variety of doughnut. Very nice open space to enjoy your choices!...
A slice of the Caribbean: Bongos Cafe. This place has been on my radar for some time and I finally got a chance to visit. Describing it as laid back...
Another unexpected find: Wild Mountain. This is another example of an unexpected dining experience in a small town. It’s about an hour drive from Victoria BC and more than well...
Wait till you taste what’s inside: Wind Cries Mary. In the downtown core on an unassuming corner but once inside you’ll know this is a special place. The plates are...
Relaxed fine dining downtown: Revelry. A bit of a hidden jem just off Main Street they have a small indoor dining area and a large outdoor space which makes it...
Mexican in a seafood town: COA We were planning to stop by Seeds, one of our favorite restaurants in the area. To our surprise, it’s no longer in business. But,...