Where to Eat in the Seattle Southside
The Seattle Southside is made up of seemingly endless delicious restaurants and dishes. A (very) short Light Rail ride from downtown, it couldn’t be easier to get to! I came here to eat (and it did not disappoint). Bookmark this for your next culinary adventure...
Wander the Walla Walla Valley Like a Winemaker
Walla Walla is so lovely in the fall. Things have slowed down from summer, the air is crisp, the leaves are golden, and the new fall wines are being released. It’s the perfect time for a visit, and there’s no better tour guide than a local winemaker. You...
A Magical Stay at the Lakedale Resort
The Lakedale Resort is absolutely enchanting. Tucked away on scenic San Juan Island (which is only accessible by ferry), this 82 acre-property boasts multiple types of lodging (including camping), three spring lakes, boats and bikes for exploring, a general store, and...
Where to Eat, Drink, Stay, and Play in the Yakima Valley
Fondly referred to as the “Palm Springs of Washington”, Yakima Valley gets over 300 days of sun a year. Which makes it no surprise that the area is rich in hops, grapes, and produce (over 1,000 varieties of produce are grown here). There are over 120...
The Kitchen at Abeja is Open and Serving Spectacular Five and Seven-Course Tasting Menus
It’s no surprise that Abeja Winery and Inn‘s newly opened The Kitchen at Abeja is absolutely magnificent. Located in their beautiful tasting room on their 38-acre farmstead property, the five and seven-course tasting experiences that Chef Elodie Li is serving...
I Tried (Almost) Everything at 7908 Aspen (and it was Utterly Delicious)
A couple of months ago, my dad and I decided we were going to meet up in Denver for Father’s Day to go to a Rockie’s game, drink some whiskey (him) and champagne (me) and eat a lot of good food. As we started making our plans, I realized how close to Aspen...
Rotie Cellars Paella Wine Dinner with Jim German
Last evening, I had the esteemed pleasure of being a guest at Rotie Cellar’s Paella Dinner with Jim German. If you don’t know, Jim is a bit of a legend in Seattle; he worked behind the bar for many years at many notable restaurants such as Cafe Campagna,...
Farm Hopping in the Skagit Valley is the Ultimate Summer Activity
If you’ve been following the blog or my social media for a while, you probably already know how much Marcus and I love the Skagit Valley. It’s a magical place rich in agriculture and natural beauty, just a short hourish or so drive north of Seattle. This...
Walla Walla Has a Wine For That
pictured above at Brook & Bull Cellars Sometimes wine tasting can be overwhelming. You return home from a weekend in wine country with a dozen different bottles that you’re sure you loved, but wait – what did I buy that one for again? Enter The Walla...
Cooking With Friends: Three Top Chef Contestants Cook Up a Beautiful Meal for Charity
This past weekend, Chef Shota Nakajima, Chef Sara Hauman, and Chef Byron Gomez came together to cook an unforgettable dinner for six very lucky individuals. The dinner took place at Nakajima’s restaurant and bar, Taku (which is set to reopen for takeout service...
TMACS is Chef-Driven and Spectacular
Located in the lovely Showroom on Colville in downtown Walla Walla, TMACS is a true gem. The brainchild of third-generation Walla Walla native Tom Maccarone, TMACS is an evolution of his first restaurant, T. Maccarone’s, which was inspired by his mother’s...
Southern Hospitality at its Most Delicious at Hattaway’s on Alder
We discovered Hattaway’s on Alder the first time we visited Walla Walla last year (months before we moved here) and we’ve eaten here many times since. Last night was the first time we had ever dined inside, and I must say – the restaurant is truly...
A Perfect Dreary Day at Taylor Shellfish Samish Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
Just an hour and fifteen minutes north of Seattle is a seafood lover’s Utopia; a magical place where you can have an oceanfront picnic with all the freshest oysters, clams, Dungeness crab, mussels, and scallops you could ever want. Beautifully rustic in a...
Three Delicious Experiences Not to Miss the Last Week of Walla Walla Restaurant Month
Walla Walla Restaurant Month has been beyond delicious! We’ve been eating and drinking our way through as many of the offerings as we can this month and I’ve rounded up a blog of all the experiences we’ve had thus far. You have one week left to cash...
The State Hotel Will Steal Your Heart
The State Hotel has a special place in my heart. It’s our old neighborhood; I lived two blocks from here for the seven years I lived in Seattle. When we stay here, I feel like I’m home. But it’s not just because of the location; it’s because of...
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Chef Andrae Bopp’s Gumbo Recipe
Fat Tuesday is a big deal in this house. Marcus is from New Orleans and this year I wanted to cook something special for it. It’s been quite some time since I’ve made gumbo, and since Marcus didn’t have a go-to recipe he loved, I turned to an expert...
