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
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...
Heard good things about this place: Bob’s Chowder Bar. Basically one of the first restaurants you come to as you enter town so it’s hard to miss. We visited on...
Virtual restaurant: Molly’s Garden. You read it correctly…a virtual restaurant. Really, it’s a takeaway place using Shawn O’Donnell’s locations. Our order was from the Fremont location. The Molly’s Chicken Salad...
A hidden gem: Baker’s. This is a place for cocktails, small plates and making new friends. Basically a “local” watering hole in the Sunset Hill area of Seattle. It’s one...
Outstanding dining experience: Saffron. Bills itself as Mediterranean but it’s far more expansive that that term would suggest. Choices range from pasta to seafood to steak. We had 2 starters:...
Nepalese in the neighborhood: Himalayan Sherpa House. Interesting menu with items you’ll recognize…naan and gulab jamun but others that you won’t…momo and Himalayan noodles. So, try something different. My choices...
A cyclist must stop: Black Diamond Bakery. Established in 1902 and it’s still here so you know it has to be good! Their building takes up most of “downtown” Black...
Sushi spot downtown: Hooked. New option for raw fish that opened in Feb 2021. There is a sushi bar in the back with tables as you enter. The menu is...
Another pizza option: Pizza Campania. Not on Main Street like many of the options but this spot is located just north near the fairgrounds. The pizzas are wood fired and...
Vegetarian in Bozeman: Farmacy. Nice new spot off the Main Street area with a vegan and vegetarian menu ranging from grain bowls to tacos, all done sans meat. Food was...
Another Main Street eatery: Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill. Descend to the basement below street level and before you is one of the better places in Bozeman to grab a...
Inside Huckleberry’s Natural Market: 9th St Bistro. Recommended by a friend and, it was spot on. They have, “ever whacha need” from breakfast choices to sushi including plant based burgers...
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...
A keeper: Skillet Chicken. A New York Times recipe, the blending of mushrooms, caramelized onions and chicken makes this a rich and special dish. Find the recipe here. Likened to...