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...

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...

Stupendous seafood: Automatic Seafood & Oysters. It’s much bigger inside than it looks from the outside but a reservation is recommended on weekend nights. While the space has high ceilings…it...

Handmade soba noodles from scratch: Kamonegi. This chef has gotten a lot of press, including being named a James Beard semifinalist for best chef in the Northwest 2018 to 2020...

The original: Dreamland BBQ This is one of the more famous BBQ pork sources in Alabama and it was started in a cinderblock building by “Big Daddy” Bishop in 1958....

Vegan in Philly Cheesesteak land: Vedge. This restaurant continues to receive rave reviews and even though I’m nowhere near a vegetarian this place will  not disappoint the carnivores out there....

Anyone like ice cream: Salt & Straw. Very popular place with several locations. They have an eclectic offering of flavors and pride themselves on local selections…for Seattle. Flavors like Beecher’s...

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 very special experience: Archipelago. I’ve been trying to score a reservation here since soon after they opened about 4 years ago. Before COVID-19 hit, I finally snagged a very...

Should be on your A list: Ubuntu Canteen. How to describe the food…locally sourced doesn’t do it justice. While it is that, the unique pairings of flavors makes for an...

Gotta experience: Dooky Chase’s. Recent trip to New Orleans had us looking for a new experience. While it has been in existence for more than 80 years and is still...

Small plates in Alki: Driftwood. Delightfull new find and a must visit now that the West Seattle Bridge is back open. The other must visit, when you get the chance,...

A must visit in Munich: Dallmayr Delicatessen. A Deli…like no other, with restaurants and bar which date from 1700. It has been in this location since 1870. Where to start?...

Japanese American fusion: TOMO. I’ve had my eye on this place for quite some time but it’s not that easy to get a reservation. That’s a must unless you want...