Mexican cuisine in a seafood town: COA If you’re looking for something besides seafood, this is the place. I think it’s some of the best Mexican food in Western Washington....

There is no better chocolate: Läderach. How lucky we are in the Seattle metro area to have a location of this world renowned chocolatier. The biggest problem is what to...

French bistro in Hayes Valley: Chez Maman. Nice corner spot with plenty of outdoor seating which makes it a good choice for lunch. Give the savoyarde crepe a try. Just...

Revena location of this Seattle icon: Mioposto. This location was closed for 5 months in 2025 after an SUV crashed into the restaurant! It’s back open and as great as...

New Southern cuisine in SFO: Prelude. Had to give this place a try and it’s unique twist on Southern cuisine. Chef’s grandmother hailed from Alabama…now you’re talking! Modern and comfortable...

University Village: Joey Kitchen. This is a chain of restaurants out of Vancouver BC that serves a mix of Asian fusion, PNW, burgers, and steaks in a very nice upscale...

Dinner for 20: P. J. Clarke’s. Usually don’t recommend group dinners but if I’m allowed to choose from the menu then it’s fair game in my mind. That was the...

French bakery in the U District: The French Guys. Very nice addition to the food offerings at U Village. Expect typical French pastries…croissant, pain au chocolat, kouign amann, quiche lorraine…and...

Multiple Metro locations: Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya. Have visited the Northgate and Bellevue locations which are two of the four in the metro area. It’s a national chain with other...

New spot for a well known Washington winery: DeLille En Ville. Been looking forward to the opening since I discovered the next step for this space at U Village about...

Thai in the hood: Krua Thai Eatery. Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try this local spot. Became interested in giving it a go based on local recommendations...

Re experiencing and old experience: Café de Flore. It has a rich history and have visited it several times in the past. It’s one of those places that never changes…it’s...

This is the place: Les Deux Magots. The place to experience my number one choice for a café liégeois. Otherwise it’s also a well known French bistro in Paris and...

Recommended by the owner’s daughter: Le Colimaçon. First the space: built in 1732 so it’s a smaller place with tables on 2 floors and a bit rustic. Reservation type of...

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...

Unexpected: Cob + Cork. You never know what to expect but this place looked interesting from the road so we decided to give it a try. We’ve visited several times...