British Columbia, Canada, Must Visit, Outside the United States, Vancouver Vancouver 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 anywhere on the planet. They roast everything onsite and the only Seattle Metro, United States, Wallingford, Washington, West Coast Seattle It never disappoints: Westward. The space is outstanding and one of the best places in Seattle for dining outside. Located right on the north shore of Lake Union with great views of downtown and the Space Needle. You can arrive by Rest of Washington, United States, Washington, West Coast Bow WA Finally: Taylor Farms Samish Oyster Bar. It's the holy grail of shellfish farms in Western Washington and because it's so popular...it requires perseverance to get a seat at the table. Got there about an hour before they opened which made scoring East Coast, Must Visit, Philadelphia, United States Philadelphia 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 that should be on your list. It's yet another offering in the 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
Whiskey anyone? Copperworks. Holiday season party at this downtown distillery of single malt whiskey. Nice tasting room with a bar that is over a hundred years old. Tours of the...
More coffee: Caffè Fiore. One of four locations, this one is located in Old Ballard. It’s nice for a quick cup before or after visiting the Ballard Sunday Market……or anytime...
If you need a stop for sustenance: Bob’s Burgers and Brews. Part of a chain found throughout Washington this one is about 5 miles south of the border. Basic burgers,...
This is the place for breakfast: Fergies. Off the beaten path….actually located in Brackendale which is about a 15 to 20 minute drive north of Squamish and a few kilometers...
Trying to find a bar: The Keg. The holiday….Boxing Day…had the bars at Whistler packed and we finally stumbled on this place for a quick drink and to get out...
Convenient to x country skiing: Brandywine. Located in the ski hut at the Whistler Olympic Park it’s a great place for a hearty soup or sandwich after a few kilometers...
Coffee spot: Zephyr Cafe. Eclectic space in the heart if downtown. In addition to coffee and espresso they have soups, burgers, wraps and rice bowls. The coffee and espresso were...
Hole in the wall bakery: Golden Crust. I’m familiar with the offerings of this small bakery because they have a stand at the Whistler farmers market during summer months. Their...
Nice place for a beer: Howe Sound Brewing. Great space for a beer, wine, cider or cocktail before dinner and if you have too much…sleep it off in the adjoining...
Quick bite after a movie: Great State Burger. One of 6 locations in Seattle for this burger outlet. The spin here is local farm to table burgers with cows who...
Another coffee shop in Seattle: Ballard Coffee Works. Part of Seattle Coffee Works this is the Ballard location which is one of 4 in Seattle. The space is lively and...
In Ballard for the Farmers Market and needed breakfast: Porkchop & Co. Just stumbled on this place after a bit of research and it sounded interesting so it was time...
Bikes and beer in Ballard: Peddler Brewing Co. Going away party for one of our staff…returning home to Texas. Small craft beer spot on Leary. The owners are devoted cyclist...
Asian fusion: Wild Ginger. We were downtown for an event and stopped in to once again experience this well known and respected spot for Asian food. Not only known for...
Gala dinner: Palm Courtyard. What a place for a dinner for 100! Located at the Park Hyatt, the space is right on the Red Sea with an incredible view of...