Rest of Washington,United States,Washington,West Coast Coupeville WA Lunch anyone? Gordon's Fusion Cuisine. New find in "downtown" Coupeville with both in and outdoor dining. The menu changes focus every 3 months so, approach the experience knowing it may not be the same if you've visited in the past. The British Columbia,Canada,Outside the United States,Victoria Victoria BC New experience: Block Kitchen + Bar. How to describe the cuisine? How about New Asian. What do I mean? If you know bao it usually arrives with the filling inside the bun. Not here...it arrives looking like a thick taco (aka 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 arrived 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
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...
As named…this is a shed: WaterShed Grill. Actually located just north of Squamish in Brackendale BC it’s right on the Squamish river which makes for great views…and when in season,...
More coffee: Small Victory. There are several locations of this provider of coffee and baked goods in VAN; this one is in South Grandville. The bakery has both sweet and...
Always a unique experience: The London Plane. Breakfast: The eggs and biscuits with gravy were fabulous….best gravy I think I’ve ever had. For those not wanting meat or eggs the...
Italian at U Village: Piatti. This is a go to place for a solid experience. Plenty of outside seating if you’re looking for that which is a great place to...
Authentic Sichuan: Tian Fu. I was near the light rail station and needed lunch so why not some Sichuan? Interesting place just across the street from Northgate Station and down...
Food truck: Now Make Me a Sandwich. Darby Wine Club release and this was the food offering which didn’t disappoint. But, you ask, where’s the sandwich? I was a little...
Breweries everywhere: Burke Gilman Brewing Co. I have driven by and ride my bike by here frequently but haven’t visited. We finished a walk at a nearby birding area and...
Newer spot: Cob + Cork. You never know what the experience will be but this place looked interesting from the road so we decided to give it a try. It...
The experience continues: Rusty Pelican. Once again back in Woodinville and decided to give this place a try for lunch. The menu is fairly standard with salads, soups, burgers and...
Wine around every corner: Woodinville Wine Country. There are more than 130 wineries offering almost as many tasting rooms. Here are a few of my favorites: Darby Wines: I’ve known...
While you shop or not: Habitant at Nordstrom Ok…ok….you have to have a drink before shopping….right? Even if that isn’t correct, if you’re in a shopping mood and find yourself...
Northern Exposure: Logan’s. Located in the town that served as the backdrop for the TV show. We’ve walked by the restaurant many times since we frequent this small town in...
Funky little place for a quick brew: Old Schoolhouse Brewery. Have been wanting to see what this place was like since the building and facade are so distinctive, even for...