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by Larry
September 2, 2019

Carb loading: Bella Italia. Classic Italian restaurant located downtown near the waterfront. Had a ride up Hurricane Ridge the next morning and this seemed like a good option. Started with...

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Colorado, United States, West Coast

Denver

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by Larry
August 21, 2019

Last updated on August 30th, 2019 at 10:37 pmExcellent dinner for 20: Rioja. Described as Mediterranean it leans Spanish and there is a broad selection offered which should please everyone...

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Colorado, United States, West Coast

Denver

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by Larry
August 16, 2019

Open for 23 years: Potager. Picked this place based on the menu, which seemed interesting, and the fact that it had been in business in a residential area of Denver...

Previous post, Seattle Metro, United States, Wallingford, Washington, West Coast

Seattle

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by Larry
August 2, 2019

It never disappoints: Westward. The space is outstanding and one of the best places in Seattle for dining outside. Right on the north shore of Lake Union with great views of...

Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast

Walla Walla WA

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by Larry
May 10, 2019

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:11 pmOur daughter’s choice: Whitehouse-Crawford. We ate here about 10 years ago and she still remembers the experience. So, we had to have...

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Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast

Walla Walla WA

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by Larry
May 10, 2019

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:12 pmSeriously good French cuisine: Brasserie Four. This place really has it all….nice bar, French bistrot food and a great selection of wines....

East Coast, United States, Washington DC

Washington DC

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by Larry
March 15, 2019

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:35 pmCame highly recommended: The Dabney. It’s made all the list, including a Michelin star…which makes scoring a reservation a bit of a...

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Outside the United States, Santiago, South America

Santiago

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by Larry
March 6, 2019

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:39 pmLocal recommendation: Barrica 94 Wine Bar. We asked for a restaurant that served local food and this place, located in the Bellavista...

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Outside the United States, Santiago, South America

Santiago

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by Larry
March 4, 2019

Dinner with friends: Ambrosia Bistro. The chef has gotten a number of awards, including top 50 restaurants in South America, and she is considered a food star in this part...

Outside the United States, Santiago, South America

Santiago

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by Larry
February 20, 2019

Group experience: De Patio. I dined as part of a large group….we had the entire restaurant….so, as I’ve discussed before, I hesitate to be too critical since the menu was...

Queen Anne, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast

Seattle

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by Larry
January 18, 2019

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:15 pmDon’t worry, it’s not on the menu: How to Cook a Wolf. I’ve been intrigued by the name and finally decided to...

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New Orleans, Southeast, United States

New Orleans

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by Larry
November 16, 2018

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:34 pmRecommended by a friend: Pêche. Quick trip to New Orleans for a meeting and needed a spot for dinner the night before....

Birmingham, Southeast, United States

Asian: Bamboo on 2nd. The restaurant scene is expanding on almost every visit to the historically quiet (previously deserted) downtown core. But just like many older cities, millennials are revitalizing...

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California, United States, West Coast, Wine Country

Novato CA

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by Larry
October 12, 2018

Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 11:48 amUnique venue: Hilltop 1892. I was drawn to the space….a hilltop home built in 1892 but one that has been a restaurant...

British Columbia, Whistler Area

Whistler BC

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by Larry
September 26, 2018

Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:45 pmA new favorite place: Alta Bistro. Described as modern French, the menu, while limited, had very interesting choices. The wine list is...

East Coast, North Carolina, Previous post, United States

Asheville NC

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by Larry
September 12, 2018

Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 02:06 pmSpanish tapas: Cúrate. Located in a building that was built in 1927 and served as the bus station, the new space has...

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California, San Diego, United States, West Coast

San Diego

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by Larry
August 10, 2018

Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 03:08 pmFrench in SoCal: Parc Bistro. In the Banker’s Hill area of the city….basically just east of the airport. Thought we should go...

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Oregon, United States, West Coast

Portland

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by Larry
July 27, 2018

Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 03:23 pmDinner with amazing views: Departure. Go here if for no other reason but the views from this restaurant located on the 15th...

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California, San Diego, United States, West Coast

San Diego

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by Larry
April 27, 2018

Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 03:54 pmEclectic: Juniper & Ivy. The space is very modern and the crowd is on the younger side. It’s high ceiling and a...

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California, Central Coast, United States, West Coast

Paso Robles CA

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by Larry
April 22, 2018

Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:04 pmLooking for a place to eat: Thomas Hill Organics. We thought we had our dining experience all picked out…..but it wasn’t quite...

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East Coast, Orlando, United States

Orlando

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by Larry
March 11, 2018

Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 05:00 pmIn search of real food: Bulla Gastrobar. This place looked interesting and even though it was in Winter Park, I thought I’d...

Big Island, Hawaii

Kohala Coast HI

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by Larry
March 3, 2018

Last updated on December 22nd, 2018 at 03:12 pmA view that can’t be beat: CanoeHouse. It should all be about al fresco dining at this restaurant….right on the water and...

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Capitol Hill, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast

Seattle

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by Larry
February 3, 2018

Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:23 pmA different dinner for 30: Lark. Unique experience at this well known establishment on Capitol Hill. What was unique?…..our choices, although pre...

East Coast, Philadelphia, Previous post, United States

Philadelphia

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by Larry
January 19, 2018

Last updated on April 13th, 2019 at 02:37 pmOn the list: Vernick. This place has a reputation….all the way to Seattle and has been on my list for some time....

British Columbia, Canada, Outside the United States, Previous post, Whistler Area

Squamish/ Whistler BC

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by Larry
December 23, 2017

Last updated on December 23rd, 2018 at 11:06 pmIt’s not in Whistler but in Squamish: Salted Vine Kitchen. This is a must visit….in the growing city of Squamish which is...

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Belltown, Previous post, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast

Seattle

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by Larry
November 19, 2017

Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:37 pmLike a little slice of Paris in the Pike Place Market area: Le Pichet. The menu is very typical of a small...

British Columbia, Canada, Outside the United States, Previous post, Vancouver

Vancouver

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by Larry
November 12, 2017

Last updated on March 14th, 2019 at 09:46 pmAll things Canadian: Edible Canada. Everything…including the dishes you eat on…..is locally sourced. Can be a busy place on weekends so reservations...

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British Columbia, Canada, Outside the United States, Previous post, Vancouver

Vancouver

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by Larry
November 12, 2017

Last updated on March 14th, 2019 at 09:48 pmAnother great spot downtown: Nightingale. Brought to you by the same chef at Hawksworth……voted best restaurant in Vancouver several times in the...

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British Columbia, Canada, Outside the United States, Previous post, Vancouver

Vancouver

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by Larry
September 10, 2017

Last updated on March 14th, 2019 at 09:49 pmCarbo loading: Lupo. Close to my hotel and on the edge of Yaletown. I wanted some Italian pasta before my ride to...

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Previous post, Seattle Metro

Seattle

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by Larry
July 7, 2017

Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 05:37 pmAll about the pig: Le Petit Cochon Had not heard of this place before visiting as part of a recent business outing....

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East Coast, Previous post, United States, Washington DC

Washington DC

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by Larry
July 5, 2017

Last updated on March 9th, 2019 at 02:47 pmI’d been here once before a few years ago and it was time for a second visit: Le Diplomate. Once again back...

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New York, Previous post

New York

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by Larry
June 30, 2017

Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 06:06 pmOne of my go to places in Manhattan: Balthazar One of several visits to this classic French bistro in the Soho area....

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Previous post, Seattle Metro

Seattle

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by Larry
June 24, 2017

Last updated on June 26th, 2018 at 10:46 amIf you are looking for French food with a view, this is the place: Maximilien We were entertaining guest from out of...

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Previous post, Seattle Metro

Seattle

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by Larry
May 29, 2017

Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 06:09 pmA Seattle institution: The Pink Door It has been a few years since we’ve been here but a recent brief visit prompted...

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New Orleans, Previous post, Southeast, United States

New Orleans

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by Larry
May 12, 2017

Last updated on November 15th, 2018 at 10:48 amThis is the real deal: Herbsaint Last dining experience this trip and this is by far the best of those tasted. The...

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New Orleans, Previous post, Southeast, United States

New Orleans

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by Larry
May 10, 2017

Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 05:14 pmStill trying new places and this looked unlike the typical city fare: Compère Lapin. Located inside the Old No. 77 Hotel near the...

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East Coast, Previous post, United States, Washington DC

Washington DC

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by Larry
March 17, 2017

Last updated on April 10th, 2019 at 03:58 pmSounded interesting: Tail Up Goat. Story has it that if you see something in the distance that may be a goat or a...

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Previous post, Seattle Metro

Seattle

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by Larry
February 18, 2017

Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 08:50 pmFinally got to experience this place after a false start a few months ago: Heartwood Provisions Not sure how to describe the...

Previous post, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast

Seattle

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by Larry
November 21, 2016

Last updated on December 18th, 2018 at 01:25 pmOne of Seattle’s best seafood restaurants: Rockcreek. The menu is seafood so if you don’t like seafood then this isn’t the place...

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Previous post, San Francisco

San Francisco

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by Larry
November 13, 2016

Last updated on June 30th, 2018 at 10:24 amHighly recommend by Suzan….who would live in SFO given the opportunity: Perbacco. Started with a crudo of halibut followed by lamb pappardelle...