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Seattle

Larry — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:25 +0000

Jensen Marina Project Group: The Wayland Mill. Excellent, as expected, considering it’s the group that includes Saint Bread. Owned by Yasuaki Saito. The food is described as Yoshoku which is the Japanese word for Western food with a Japanese influence. Similar to Sain Bread in that what’s on the menu will reflect a Japanese twist;...

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Seattle

Larry — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:00:04 +0000

Outstanding xiaolongbao: Din Tai Fung. Quick fact…even though it’s at University Village, this is the first Din Tai Fung in the US! I suspect it had something to do with a previous WA state governor being the Chinese Ambassador a few years back. Pick anything on the menu…it is all very good. Be prepared to...

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Seattle

Larry — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:09 +0000

Hard to come up for air: Deep Dive. For sure the most unique bar in Seattle. Located below the Amazon Spheres and has the feel of a dark undersea grotto. The vibe is amplified by abstract representations of the hulls of boats above your head as you walk down a narrow corridor and into the...

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Vancouver

Larry — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:54 +0000

The place for dried fruits: Ayoub’s. Ok it’s not a restaurant but you have to try this place! I have never seen such a display of dried fruit and nuts anywhere on the planet. They roast everything onsite and the only problem is deciding what you want…it’s a bit overwhelming. I know this sounds odd...

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Philadelphia

Larry — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:19 +0000

Another Philly find: Laurel. Another late arriving flight…this time one and a half hours! Barely made my reservation going straight from the airport. Thanks Uber! This is another Philly restaurant that should be on your list. It’s yet another offering in the south Philly area, an area chocked full of eating opportunities. Described as French;...

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