British Columbia, Canada, Outside the United States, Vancouver Vancouver BC A neighborhood find: Bar Susu. Located at the juncture of East and West Vancouver, it's a bit off the tourist routes which makes it all the more appealing. How best to describe it? Farm/sea to table so the menu changes based on Ballard, Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast Seattle Sports bar: Rough & Tumble Pub. Markets itself as Seattle's sports bar for women's sports. They have 18 screens so you can find all manner of sports on display. Very nice open space including a glass covered area "outside". Typical bar Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast Anacortes WA Usually a very busy place: The Shrimp Shack. It's on the way to Deception Pass and it's very popular after being there for over 50 years. We visited on a weekday in the fall so no issue with an overflowing parking The Shrimp Shack Seattle Metro, United States, Washington, West Coast, Woodinville Woodinville WA Gotta have ice cream: Swanky Scoop. Heard many great recommendations about this place and it did not disappoint. Multiple flavors including at least 8 vegan offerings. To me, vegan or otherwise, it's all about taste and texture and this place delivers. How East Coast, Philadelphia, United States Philadelphia Interesting find: Twisted Tail Bourbon Bar. Specializes in grilled food with a Southern touch which is interesting since the chef is Mexican and the owner a Brit. My first task was...should I start with a glass of wine or a cocktail. I
Just driving by: Tacos El Güero. In the parking lot of Met Market at Sandpoint and it was lunchtime so, why not? My choice this visit were the carnitas which...
Takeaway in a gale: Tweets Cafe. In the Skagit Valley with the hope of seeing the daffodils in bloom which were about but the weather was really awful…even by Pacific...
Someone Couldn’t Wait: Pie Day. Not homemade this year but nonetheless, excellent. Our choice: Sea Salt Caramel Pie. Source: Metropolitan Market. Washed down with a light Chianti Classico with notes...
Fried Chicken in Seattle: Cookie’s Country Chicken. Near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square. We happened to be in the neighborhood the day I noticed a post from @eatseattle about the...
You gotta try this one: Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits. One of the best examples of this classic and, don’t forget to use the homemade biscuits. This is comfort food...
Not my go to but: Krispy Kreme Mars Doughnut. Special, limited edition release to celebrate Perseverance landing on Mars! Had to have one of these chocolate cream filled doughnuts…a bit...
Out and about: Terramar Brewstillery. In the area and had noticed this place on previous visits and it was lunchtime…so, why not? The space is open with multiple possibilities…sit in...
Fast food: Chick-fil-A. Sometimes you just need some and we needed it this day. My choice is usually the spicy fried chicken sandwich. I have to say, it’s always good...
Takeaway: Tam Noodle Box. Recommended by a colleague and it was spot on. This place is all about wok prepared noodles…multiple choices to which you add a protein…chicken, pork, shrimp...
Quarantine: Butter Chicken aka murgh makhani. Half Baked Harvest…again! Should just bookmark the website. The main difference with this recipe is the use of coconut milk instead of cream…a bit...
Quarantine: New Years Eve. Started the afternoon with frozen cranberry margaritas followed by Seared Asian steak salad and mushrooms with ginger dressing and a pavlova to finish. The salad was...
Quarantine Breakfast: Ever What You Need. A bit of potpourri ranging from eggs, bacon, biscuits and grits to bagels and gravlax. A few words about Southern breakfast then on to...
Christmas Eve dinner: Fishmonger’s stew. Started with fresh, unshucked oysters with mignonette we picked up from London Plane. Don’t know how to shuck oysters? Me either but here’s a video...
German food in Norway: Tizley’s Europub. What?…yep even though the town was founded by a Norwegian and has a Scandinavian theme this place has pretty authentic German cuisine. Perfect spot...
Quarantine: White Bean and Sausage Ragout. Hearty dish made all the more so with the focaccia. Cold out? Give this dish a try to shake off the cold. @theeatingplaces #theeatingplaces...
A December tradition: Marinated beef tenderloin. If you like beef, this has to be one of the best cuts…tender, flavorful and medium rare…delicious! Sides were smashed potatoes with bacon vinaigrette...