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very squat 1/2 pint Mason jars
I'm outside of Seattle, but found these at my local QFC, so may be worth checking at QFC in Seattle. I think I paid about a dollar a jar, so not as cheap as regular jars, and it's slower to can with these than the regular 1/2 pint jars because you can't fit as many in the canner at once, but since they're so different they're great for gifts.
What's good in Kitsap?
This probably takes this thread in a slightly different direction, but any chance there is an apple orchard somewhere in the area? Ideally I'd like to pick apples, though would be pretty happy just to find a source for local apples (in a large enough quantity that I could can a fair amount of apple butter and applesauce).
Latin Grocery Stores in the Seattle Area?
Has anyone found fresh epazote in the Seattle area? Ideally I'd like to try growing it, but I have yet to actually find a source for fresh and would like to try it fresh before getting more ambitious.
Long? (SEA)
I was there today as well and had a similar experience with the pork and eggroll bun. Since I was with a friend we were able to try a couple of different things - TT rolls were good and the chili lemongrass tofu wasn't bad either. Overall, not a bad place and certainly a lot more convenient than TT for a work-day lunch.
Gourmet versus Bon Appetit?
I'm going with roxlet on this one. I used to like them about equally, but in my opinion BA has gone way downhill in the last couple of years. Neither of them are stellar, but in a contest between the two I would hope to see Gourmet win. But looks like I'm in the minority on this one. I, for one, would be disappointed to see Gourmet go under.
SEA - Favorite Diners?
I'll second the Southern Kitchen recommendation. The drive-thru Greek place across the street is also very good (It's Greek to Me), though after Southern Kitchen you won't still be hungry!
102 Cuisines: Taking Inventory (SEA)
Another Vietnamese option is Wrap O Roll - on Jackson just east of I-5. Had lunch there with a friend a week or so ago and have been wanting to go back ever since. The crispy tofu appetizer was absolutely addicting, and everything we tried (we way over-ordered with four dishes, but we tend to do that...) was fresh and very good.
PNW food blogs [moved from Pacific Northwest board]
http://swordfern.wordpress.com/
http://teaandcookies.blogspot.com/
http://orangette.blogspot.com/
http://mattikaarts.com/blog/
http://wildwallawallawinewoman.blogspot.com/
http://wawinereport.blogspot.com/
Can't wait to see others' suggestions, too - JillO and SS lists included some that are new to me.
Crab Pot in SEA worth going?
DEFINITELY not worth driving from Vancouver. It's different, but the food is just mediocre - some of it is undercooked, some of it's overcooked...just not that great. Good concept, though.
Great hot chocolate in Seattle?
I've not had that one - what's it like? I've been working my way through the ones suggested here in the past month or so - still have some to try - but there's definitely some good hot chocolate in this city!
Great hot chocolate in Seattle?
I've now been to the downtown Fran's a couple of times and it's very good - and dangerously close to my office. I also heard Caffe Umbria brought back their Italian hot chocolate. Has anyone tried it?
Where to find vinegar mother in Seattle?
I know I can get a vinegar mother online, but thought I'd try for somewhere local first. A search of the boards didn't turn up anything. Any suggestions?
What's good in Kitsap?
It's in Belfair, basically across the street from Subway. It's in that little brick strip mall. I haven't been there, but I think they also serve Olympic ice cream - a very good thing.
Third Annual Ultimate Seattle Restaurant Poll (2008)
1. Cafe Campagne
2. Green Leaf
3. Matt's in the Market
4. Salumi
5. Jade Garden (I know there's better dim sum to be had, but I still love it!)
Great hot chocolate in Seattle?
A search here didn't turn up a whole lot. I've been craving hot chocolate in a major way - any suggestions for a truly good cup? Bonus points if it's downtown/Belltown...
Vietnamese cinnamon?
Just read a blog post - http://whiteonricecouple.com/blog/2008/11/vietnamese-cinnamon/ - that has me itching to find some Vietnamese cinnamon. Has anyone seen it in Seattle? I'll order online if I have to, but would love to find a local source.
Accomodating a group in the ID?
True...didn't think about that. Any other options further west? If it's a nice night, that would probably be a doable walk but I don't think I want to count on that. We could always cab or carpool, though walking would be nice.
Accomodating a group in the ID?
I need to arrange a dinner for work and we'd like to go to the International District. I'm still working on final numbers, but looks like we'll be between 15 and 20. Is there anywhere (good) that can easily accomodate a group that size on a Friday night?
Does Green Leaf have that much space upstairs? What about Seven Stars Pepper? Tamarind Tree is a little farther east than I'd like to go - we would like to walk from downtown (near the ferry terminal) if possible. Other suggestions?
Juno (SEA)
What were the lunch menu prices like? Has anyone else had lunch at Juno recently?
Native Frybread in Tacoma/Seattle?
There is a frybread vendor at the Belfair Farmers Market pretty much every Saturday (9-3). I haven't actually tried the frybread there, but I have head good things about it. I believe they also make "indian tacos".
The market is at the Theler Center in Belfair:
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Mary E Theler Community Center
22871 NE State Route 3, Belfair, WA
Tastespotting... oh noes!
I agree. I looked at a few of the spinoffs while TS was down and just couldn't get into any of them, especially since most of them have the same pictures and links. Now that TS is back, I'm not as in to it as I was before it went down...weird. Although, probably very good for my productivity!
catering on Kitsap Peninsula
If the BBQ guy can't come through for you, you might check with some of the restaurants listed in this thread: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/452478 - it's probably a lot to scan through, but is a good summary of what's out in the general area.
If you opt to go somewhere for dinner one of the nights, Xinh's in Shelton is well worth the drive (about 35 minutes from Belfair). Although the decor is very early 80s, the food is outstanding. They open at 5:00 and are closed on Mondays.
catering on Kitsap Peninsula
I'll be really interested to see the replies to this as I've recently moved to the area and I can't come up with a single suggestion that I know would do this...I wish I could do it since my secret dream is to be a caterer :)
You might check with Xinh's in Shelton - I kind of doubt she does this kind of thing, but if she does the food would be amazing. You might also check with Alderbrook, although I think it would be a long shot. Otherwise...gawd. There's just really not much out here.
But, on the upside, you're coming to an absolutely gorgeous area. If you're doing any grocery shopping while out here, check out Jose's Fruit Stand in Belfair for great produce or the Davis stand at the Saturday morning farmer's market, also in Belfair. He might be the only farmer at our farmer's market, but their stuff is top notch and we've got to support what we do have! If you don't end up finding a caterer and still want to go the beach dinner route, The Crab Guy in Belfair generally has good quality crab. However, I would steer clear of any "restaurants" in Belfair or Allyn.
Flathead Lake, Montana Restaurant Pics.
Somers Bay Cafe (in Somers) is good. Tiebuckers (also in Somers) goes up and down - I haven't been in a couple of years, but it has been good at times in the past. Agree with others that Showthyme in Bigfork is great, as is Buffalo Cafe in Whitefish. I haven't spent a lot of time in Columbia Falls, but I do like Coffee Traders there.
You're probably going to be there during both cherry and huckleberry season, both of which are worth picking up from one of the roadside stands or ordering desserts while out. I may be biased as Flathead cherries are what I grew up with, but I think they're about as good as cherries get!
Tastespotting... oh noes!
and now there's a second sticky note with a link to http://www.liqurious.com/ which on first glance looks like tastespotting for beverages, so maybe they really will be coming back
Flathead Lake, Montana Restaurant Pics.
Here's a thread from last year: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/10234
If you provide more info about what kind of food you are looking for/budget, I can make other recommendations.
Tastespotting... oh noes!
Genius! I was just kicking myself for not having bookmarked a few of the blogs I'd discovered thru Tastespotting...thanks for solving my dilemma. I definitely wouldn't have thought that one up on my own.
And if anyone has a replacement, I was addicted as well and would happily take up another addiction. I mean, I'm not actually supposed to be working while at work, am I??
What do you do with salmon berries?
Osprey, have you found any recipes for salmonberry wine? I've been snacking on them straight off the bush for the past few days and like them more than I did the first time I tried them, but the flavor is definitely mild. Our dog is completely obsessed with them - he's been eating them straight off the bush.
E. Washington restaurant on a farm?
Yes! That's the one I was thinking of, anyway. It was in Sunset last year. Have you been, sukishanti?
