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Driving down from BC--where to stop? veg friendly, cheap
It's the "Knead and Feed" in Coupeville.
Ham - shank or butt
Time to get my Easter ham. What's the difference between shank and butt hams?
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast in Carmel/Monterey area
For lunch or dinner in Pacific Grove you could try Petra, a Jordanian restaurant, with dynamite felafel. They have a trans-Mediterranean menu, so you can get gyros, kebabs and other Levantine fare.
Palm Springs dinner
I am going to be in town Thursday night, for the street fair, and I need a recommendation for a moderately priced restaurant wherre my friends and I can have a conversation. I'm thinking Zin Bistro or Azul. Any comments/recommendations?
Thanks
btw: I've done both El Gallito and Cheeky's based on Chowhound recommendations and both were great!!!
Joel Palmer House - Dayton, OR
Is this place still in existance? Is their mushroom soup still to die for?
Joel Palmer House - Dayton, OR
Is this place still in existance? Is their mushroom soup still to die for?
Lunch destination as part of scenic drive
Anacortes/LaConner/Bellingham - kind of a long drive for lunch & game. Much easier to hop a ferry to Whidbey Island. Best place to watch the game is Toby's in Coupeville. Try some fresh, Penn Cove mussels. If you're interested in an upscale lunch try Gordons in Freeland or Christophers in Coupeville.
He had me at Seasoning the Glasses....
OK, you got me! I will ask the question - what the heck is meant by "seasoning the glasses"?
Edible Canada at Granville Island plus other savoury snacks
Yes, the duck fries are delicious. They accompanied an excellent pork sandwich. Great place for lunch!
Penticton
I will be in the area for the Okanagan Wine Festival and would appreciate dining suggestions. And, if you have any recommendations for wineries to visit, or avoid, particularly on Naramata Bench, they would be welcomed.
Naramata Bench
I will be heading north for the Okanagan Wine Festival and plan to concentrate on the area around Penticton, BC. Any recommendations about wineries to visit, or to avoid, would be appreciated. Also, I would appreciate dining suggestions.
Vancouver visit next week - too many decisions - I need help!
For dim sum try Chonging. The servers know enough English to help you make selections, and the variety is awesome!
Coupeville
While I do not wish to quibble with the recommendations for Gordon's, there is no need to drive 20 miles to eat there. There are plenty of options in C-ville. Mosquito Fleet for breakfast or lunch, Knead & Feed is another option. No visit to Whidbey island is complete without a stop in Toby's Tavern for mussels or a burger. You may wish to substitute Christophers for the Front Street Grill. The owners of the Grill have not quite gotten their act together, but Christophers never disappoints.
The pizza place is Ciao, not Naples Pizza. It's excellent!
Another option is Thai at the Cove, across the street from Ciao, if you are looking for something different.
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Knead & Feed Restaurant
4 Front St, Coupeville, WA 98239
Front Street Cafe
PO Box 188, Bethel, AK 99559
Toby's Tavern
8 Front St, Coupeville, WA 98239
Naples Pizza on Whidbey Island
Yes, we Coupevillans are thrilled with Ciao!
btw: Mark built his own lava brick oven with material he brought back with him from Napoli.
Umami Burger, Studio City
I tried to go, I was willing to put up with the 15 minute wait, but could not stand the volume of the music so I passed and went to IN/Out! Lousy burger, but at least I did not damage my eardrums!
Mt. Vernon, WA
Good news, you do not have to endure dining at Bamboo Garden any more! There is a new Chinese Buffet - The Four Seasons. It's on Burlington Blvd, across from the Mall, next to Pier One. It is large, clean and has lots of choices, including sushi and grill.
Jerry's Deli - Marina Del Rey
What to order? What to avoid?
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Jerry's Deli
27533 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
The Five Point
This bar is listed in the book, "The 150 Best bars in the USA", as the country's best "dive" bar! Apparently there is an all-day breakfast menu. How are the breakfasts?
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Five Point Cafe
415 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121
Umami Burger & Pitfire Pizza in OC
I saw the unami Burger on the Food Channel last night. Is it as good as it looks?
Canlis Duck
Have you seen this article in Salon? It had me drooling!
http://www.salon.com/food/chefs_and_cooks/index.html?story=/food/feature/2011/05/26/jason_franey_duck
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Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Okanagan wineries to visit
Quail's Gate and Burrowing Owl are also fine dining establishments.
The Blueberry Cafe--Place to Avoid for Tulip Festival (And Anytime)
Yes, the Curious Chef!
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Curious Chef
232 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233
The Blueberry Cafe--Place to Avoid for Tulip Festival (And Anytime)
yes, the food is good and its a nice friendly family place.
Off The Beaten Path In Palm Springs
Sherman's is reliably mediocre. For Mexican fare try Pueblo Viejo. Also, on Thursday nights Palm Springs has a street fair with several good food vendors. I particularly liked the Guatamalan one.
Billy Reeds is a bit old fashioned but is worth the trip.
I've heard good things about Cheeky's for breakfast. It must be good because every time I tried to go the lines were too long for my impatient significant other.
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Billy Reed's Restaurant
1800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Pueblo Viejo
3521 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
avoid this buffet
The buffet at the Four Feathers Casino in Canyonville, OR is a huge rip-off! The food does not measure up to a high school cafeteria.
Andrew visits Philly
http://appetiteforlife.msn.com/?section=episodes&content=11&source=msn&from=en-us_msnhp>1=25052
