Whenever a new pizza joint opens in Seattle the forces of justice turn their giant spotlight to the sky, just south of the Space Needle for the uninitiated, and Natasha and I rush to the scene of the crust for immediate situational analysis. Such was the case last week when we were notified that the New York Pizza and Bar [...]
There are some photo sessions that are simply more fun than others, but rarely do we get to experience food, folks, and fun in one place. In downtown Tacoma, Hello, Cupcake is the exception to that rule. Located on Pacific avenue and surrounded by the architectural splendor of the Union Station complex, the Chihuly Glass exhibit, and the University of Washington campus, Hello, [...]
This week’s Happy Cookie Friday is coming to you from Larsen’s Danish Bakery, located in Ballard. Last year, when the sun was still shining, we drove over to Ballard to see the world’s biggest Danish. I know this blog is way past due, but this is generally the time of year I’m forced to start [...]
Pie, pie, me oh my Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry all at once o well it’s pie! Apple! Pumpkin! Minced an’ Wet bottom! Come to your place ever’day if you’ve got ‘em Pie, pie, me ohh my…. Andie MacDowell can’t act, but she can sure sing some pie song. Other than saying that [...]
With the exception of Ting Momo and Etta’s, I’ve had some chow at all of Tom Douglas’ joints. While my favorite is Lola, there’s always a little bit of something at each place that makes the visit worth it. Especially since none of the places have decent parking. While Palace Kitchen had been on my list [...]
Gelatiamo Italian Ice Cream & Pastries is located in downtown Seattle on the corner of 3rd and Union. The name means “Lets have a gelato together.” Who can resist a sign that says “Italian Ice Cream & Pastries”? Not this girl. Gelato, the fancy Italian spelling for ice cream, usually has milk, cream, sugar, and [...]
Every month or so we travel down to Oregon to meet with friends and visit our favorite places to dine. On this trip we headed out to the coast to meet with the Sam Kam group for a bit of camping on the coast, but on the way back home we stopped for a night’s stay [...]
What better way to spend a rainy Saturday morning than at the neighborhood Macrina? Besides at home, in my pajamas, by the fire, under my favorite blanket, I mean. The Macrina Bakery & Cafe in SoDo is the closest of the three to us, and since I’ve never eaten at that branch (and haven’t been [...]
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