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Welcome to my food blog. I have been very fortunate  to travel extensively and combined with my passion for all things food, I’ve had the opportunity to sample many examples of the food we all love. So you will see foods from the US, Europe, South America and Asia or wherever I happen to be. I also dabble in wine…..I make my own and have an understanding of the nuance of that food. My palate is broad so you’ll see many different cuisines represented in the posts. I’m usually not critical in the reviews but will indicate when a restaurant didn’t quite meet expectations.

I’ve arranged the site by city so if you want to check out Philly or Seattle metro or Sydney just type it in the search box. If you want to check out my must visits they are also listed. There are tags for each post which allow you to search based on common descriptions of the food or restaurant type and for Seattle post there are tags for the various neighborhoods.

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Enjoy!

Sydney NSW

This restaurant is in a spectacular space in the Sydney Opera House: Bennelong. The best way to describe the cuisine is nouveau Australian. It is beautifully presented…really works of art....

Coupeville WA

Right on Penn Cove: Front Street Grill. It’s a very busy place….a good sign that the food has to be good They have at least a dozen different preparations of...

Bow WA

Always wanted to eat here as I cycled past it: Oyster Bar Spectacular view from the upper restaurant. Of course the raw Kumamoto oysters were outstanding as were the fried...

Yountville CA

Gotta try: Bouchon Bakery. There isn’t anything in the bakery that isn’t excellent as evidenced by the line that forms daily, and all day long! It’s a small place but there...

Sydney NSW

Modern Italian with an incredible view: Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Very high end experience on Bondi Beach.                 @icebergsdiningroomandbar Visit website @theeatingplace...

The Rocks NSW

Very nice light breakfast with wonderful coffee: Creperie Suzette                   @creperiesuzette Visit website @theeatingplaces #seattlefoodies...

Cairns AU

Excellent place in the heart of Cairns for a cup of coffee: Cruze Coffee. The staff could not be more friendly and welcoming. Unique approach to coffee with at least...

Sydney NSW

One of those very special nights: Mr Wong Very upscale Chinese restaurant and some of the best of that cuisine I have ever had. Made 2 visits to this place....

Sydney NSW

Great lunch with old and new friends: Avalon Surf Club These places are all over Sydney. Great place for seafood on the beach.              ...

Queenstown NZ

Very nice NZ dinner: Saffron Started with some Jazz. Lamb as an appetizer, pork belly as the main ending with churros. Nice NZ Pinot Noir ending with a late harvest...

Queenstown NZ

This is the place to have breakfast in Queenstown: The Boat Shed Café and Bistro. Great service and food. Unbelievable Bloody Mary and the mixed plate breakfast…need I say more?...

Queenstown NZ

Another interesting place: The Cow Restaurant The space is like stepping back into the 1860s and is worth a visit. For those cold nights there is a fireplace and a...

Queenstown NZ

Very interesting coffee spot downtown: Vudu Coffee Locally sourced and fresh. Relatively small so you might have to wait for a spot.               @vudularder...

Queenstown NZ

New Zealand cuisine with a French flair: The Bunker. Nice Otago Pinot Noir followed by a Otago Bordeaux blend. Beautiful sunset with the Remarkables in the distance. Visit website @theeatingplaces...

Queenstown NZ

Great wine bar: The Winery At least 30 Pinot Noirs to taste! @thewinerynz Visit website @theeatingplaces #seattlefoodies  ...

Yountville CA

Another excellent option: Redd Wood Pizza. Had the white anchovy pizza with an affogato to finish.               Visit website @theeatingplaces #seattlefoodies...