Fremont’s Dot’s Delicatessen is the place to be when you want to get your hands on French fare favorites such as Pot-au-feu (a French stew Dot’s serves in a brightly colored individual-sized le creusets), Epoisses fondue, steak frites, and a proper charcuterie plate. Named after owner Miles James’ grandmother, James’ foray into starting his own [...]
Mutsuko Soma, the energetic executive chef of one of my favorite restaurants in town, Miyabi, has floored Sea-town with edible treasures such as her handmade soba noodles and uni shots. And now Soma is already onto her next culinary challenge: Venturing into ramen territory. This Sunday, June 2nd from 11am-2:30pm and on Monday, June 3rd [...]
I ask the owner of the bookstore on Galiano Island what type of people live on the island. He responds: “50% freaks, 50% rednecks. So, I reckon, just like the States.” Kidding aside (or was he?), the driest gem of the Gulf Islands in BC is a mere 40 minute ferry ride from the Vancouver [...]
Ah, Paris and Tokyo, two of my favorite eating cities in the world. My buddy Alex, who is living the expat life in London, recently popped over to Paris on a pilgrimage to seek out the best roast chicken. Now, the joy of a bird should not be understated. French chef, author, and TV personality [...]
Ever since founder and chef Josh Henderson and the Skillet hit the dining scene in a 1962 vintage Airstream mobile kitchen, the truck has been a big hit. Specializing in American classics with seasonal ingredients, Seattleites have been queuing up since 2007 to fill their bellies with the legendary burger with bacon jam and [...]
“Let’s go foraging with Langdon Cook,” my adventurous friend Paige coaxes. “Ok, sounds good,” I reply, as I sign up for the two-day foraging and cooking class offered at The Pantry at Delancey. It was quick to sell out. Driving up to our foraging meeting spot, I turn to Paige and say, “He will probably be [...]
Sure, Frommers and Lonely Planet guide books might get you around Tokyo. You will read about how to get to the iconic Tsukiji Fish market (which is moving to a new site so you had better get your arse there soon) and Akihabara (known as “Electric Town” because it is the mecca for electronic gadget [...]
Right around daylight savings, my body suddenly reaches for a salad before that oxtail stew or steak frites. Ok, I still reach for fries and steak, but I am really over stews until next Fall. Here are the spots in Seattle that give fried chicken and meat a run for their money: Pestle Rock: I [...]
When I crave a weekend getaway requiring minimum effort that yields maximum satisfaction, Whidbey Island is high on my list. Whidbey is 35 miles long and the fourth longest island in the country. Here are my criteria for a low maintenance/highly enjoyable weekend: Convenience: A 25 minute drive on I-5 from Seattle to the Mukilteo ferry, [...]
Perhaps Snoop Dogg stayed at Cave B solely because he simply needed a place to crash after performing at the Gorge Amphitheater. Or maybe he just needed some down time with his homies? Or was he tempted by the prospect of picking fleshy semillon grapes right off the vines on the premises? When I was [...]
