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
French with a Japanese twist: Fresh Flours Bakery & Cafe. One of four locations of this bakery with the original in West Seattle. This location is in the Phinney Ridge...
Newer kid on the block: Spinnaker Chocolate. Nothing but chocolate and this duo has brought it to a new level. So if you like chocolate, you must make a visit...
Soul fusion: Communion. This place has been on my list for some time and we just happened to have a free Saturday and they had a reservation. Looking at the...
Coffee stop: The Bindlestick. I’ve been through this town many times on my bike but rarely stop. This time I needed a coffee break and this small place looked interesting....
Thai: Thai Thai Kitchen. I’m told there are more than 100 Thai restaurants in Seattle and this was a new choice for us. That said, I think it has the...
Vietnamese: The Monkey Bridge. I’ve driven by this place many times but never thought to give it a try. Our son and daughter in law gave it great marks so,...
Bingsu(Bingsoo): Snowy Village Dessert Cafe. You may know Hawaiian shaved ice but have you had this? If you haven’t…you must! This takes shaved ice to another level…creamy, sweet and light...
On the way home: Greek to go. Found this place near the ferry dock during the Blackberry festival and thought I’d give it a try since the seafood paella looked...
Mexican & Salvadorian: El Balcon. Basically a walk up takeaway place with a few tables on the sidewalk. Their specialty seems to be the burritos with about 20 to choose...
Post ride calories: Horse & Cow Bar & Grill. Didn’t think much about the name at the time but, rest assured, there is no horse on the menu. It’s Naval...
Vietnamese in Lake City: Green Papaya. Only have takeaway so we used Grubhub this time since it’s fairly close to our home plus it gets great ratings. It didn’t disappoint....
Have wondered about this place for years: Naches Tavern. Apparently it’s been there for more than a century…I’m a bit slow on the visit. This experience was for a post...