A bit of hygge in SLU: Café Hagen. Opened for just a few months and located very near REI this is a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or early...
They might not have it: Crú. Flight delayed for 3 hours and it was right across from my gate on Concourse B so…why not! Concept is similar to Vino Volo...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:58 pmAfternoon cup of joe: Stone Way Cafe. Just happened across this popular spot and decided to give it a try. We weren’t...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 05:05 pmA seaplane base…really? Seaplane Kitchen. Well…not really but the base is close by and seaplane flights leave daily to many places around...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:03 pmHard to come up for air: Deep Dive. For sure the most unique bar in Seattle. It’s located below the Amazon Spheres...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:14 pmNew place in an old spot: Mr West U Village. Located in the space previously occupied by a cooking store, this is...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 02:16 pmWine anyone? Slough Food. Nice little spot to pick up some wine, cheese and charcuterie for later…or enjoy it in their courtyard....
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:38 pmInteresting place: The Golden Pig. Just south of Ukiah and yes, the name is correctly spelled and…..yes, the town’s claim to fame...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:42 pmYou gotta go for the views: Mountaineering Club. There has been a real stir recently about this bar on the rooftop of...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 08:53 pmWine tasting with a Cuban beat: Salt Spring Vineyards. One of several wineries on the Island who use local fruit to make...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 09:30 pmOn the list: Stack 571. I was in the general area to have this year’s rosé analyzed and decided to stop by...
Last updated on March 8th, 2020 at 11:12 pmImpossible Burger: Meet the Moon. We had been looking…all over for the Impossible Burger….and didn’t even know they had it on the...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:23 pmGoogle search: Public House Yakima. We needed a quick lunch on our way back to Seattle and this place looked interesting…and hopefully...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:24 pmSeriously good French cuisine: Brasserie Four. This place really has it all….nice bar, French bistrot food and a great selection of wines....
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:25 pmWine tasting: Browne. Another option for tasting…..there are many, many to try. Very nice alfresco area which made the tasting (bottle) all...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:25 pmWine tasting: Cadaretta. Cycling in Walla Walla is fantastic and this makes it even more so! It’s been a few years since...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:26 pmOrdered too much food: Public House 124. In Walla Walla to do some riding and needed fuel for the next day….but not...
Last updated on February 15th, 2020 at 10:58 pmQuick lunch: Delicatus @ The Hall. Small deli just above the University Street Light Rail station at Benaroya Hall. It’s very convenient...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:17 pmBooze for 50: The Blind Tiger. Rang in the New Year with the group from work. This is an interesting venue downtown...
What a view: Copper Horse Headed home and needed a quick bite…and this is the only real option at the airport past security. That said, the food was solid and...
Last updated on February 7th, 2020 at 03:59 pmSurprised I haven’t posted on this: Vino Volo. Located in over 30 airports around the US and Canada, they are a great...
Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 02:28 pmHyatt Hotel: ‘Ūmalu. Fairly typical hotel food but give the spicy ahi bowl a try…..ahi, lettuce, mango, edamame, avocado, tomato and pecans...
Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 03:15 pmFormer Biker Bar: Hollywood Tavern. Started out as a service station in 1922 then became a roadside tavern in the 1940s. Completed...
Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 03:18 pmTop 10 tasting room: Mt Hood Winery. The wines are acceptable but the views……outrageous! Very large tasting room with vaulted ceilings and...
Last updated on March 10th, 2020 at 10:21 pm“BBQ” in Seattle: Brileys. Hard to find great BBQ in this town but finally visited this place after it was suggested to...
Last updated on November 17th, 2018 at 10:04 pmBBQ in Chelan, Really? BBQ in the Vineyard. Highlight of this trip to Chelan. It just reopened the week we were there……note...
Last updated on November 17th, 2018 at 10:20 pmCaptive audience: Urban Crave. Located at the Alaska gates in terminal 1 of the San Diego airport this is an option…especially if...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:06 pmWines on tap: The Hatch. Located in the downtown 13th Street area of the city which has multiple options to choose from,...
Last updated on February 13th, 2019 at 09:06 amBYOB source: Pinot Boutique. In the Old City and sells locally sourced wines so don’t go looking for that French Bordeaux. Interesting...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:49 pmLooking for a bite after the tulip fields: The Oyster and Thistle. Located a bit off the beaten path on the Sound,...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:51 pmAs named…this is a shed: WaterShed Grill. Actually located just north of Squamish in Brackendale BC it’s right on the Squamish river...
Last updated on December 22nd, 2018 at 03:20 pmEver what you need: Puako General Store If you are staying in the Kohala area of the Big Island, check this place...
Last updated on February 13th, 2019 at 09:08 amDinner for 20 something: Morimoto. Usually it’s difficult to tell about a restaurant when you’re in a large party but only a...
Last updated on February 13th, 2019 at 09:10 amDrinks with friends: Royal Boucherie. Hot spot near the Delaware River in the old city….brought to you by a top chef. The...
Last updated on December 22nd, 2018 at 10:32 pmJust passing thru: Tortas Frontera O’Hare. Located in Concourse B, this is a go to place if I have time between flights....
Last updated on December 22nd, 2018 at 10:50 pmTrying to find a bar: The Keg. The holiday….Boxing Day…had the bars at Whistler packed and we finally stumbled on this place...
Last updated on December 23rd, 2018 at 11:08 pmNice place for a beer: Howe Sound Brewing. Great space for a beer, wine or cocktail before dinner and if you have...
Last updated on December 27th, 2018 at 09:37 pmAnother wine tasting opportunity: Silvara. The wines are good…..and in some case quite good….but the venue is very hard to beat. The...
Last updated on April 13th, 2019 at 02:39 pmWine is food: Guardian Cellars. In Woodinville Wine Country on an errand and thought I should pick up a bit more wine....
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 04:16 pmAnother option in Brera: il Cestino. Also recommended by our hotel staff. Corner space and a great place to watch the world...
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 04:20 pmRecommended by the hotel: Osteria di Brera. Our best food experience in Milan. It was fashion week so most places were busy...
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 09:53 pmDeserves another look: Eataly Chicago. They have these in a number of cities but this was a first visit for me and...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 06:08 pmNot really a commercial concern: Dean Wines Those of you who have read my home page and my posts know of my...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 06:37 pmFor breakfast, lunch and happy hour: Belle Epicurean. One of two in Seattle and this visit was to the location in Madison...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 06:53 pmLong time coffee spot on south Capitol Hill: Café Presse. A sister to Le Pichet with a focus on coffee. Located very...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 06:56 pmIn the core of Woodinville wine tasting: Purple Cafe. On the way to taste Darby’s release of Purple Haze and stopped by for...
Last updated on January 4th, 2020 at 02:24 pmLate afternoon lunch after a morning of cross country skiing: Salish Lodge Attic. Great location and it’s on the way back from...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 06:19 pmLiquid food: Garagiste. If you live in Seattle and enjoy wine, check out this offering. It’s not a wine club so buy...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:36 pmLiquid food: Damsel Cellars. I first met Mari when she was the assistant winemaker at Darby Wines. She’s been making her own...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:36 pmLiquid food here: Darby Wines Hollywood Hills tasting room. You must visit my good friend Darby English on your next trip to...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:10 pmOne of my favorite French restaurants in Seattle: Voilà! It is very French in a nice intimate space in Madison Valley. Give...
Last updated on March 28th, 2020 at 04:19 pmWhile not a restaurant this is an event to consider: Vine Arts. Held in the Chihuly Garden & Glass space this is...
Last updated on February 1st, 2020 at 10:33 pmGreat place for small plates in Whistler Village: Bar Oso. It’s a great for lunch away from the hustle and bustle of...
