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Mike's Four Star BBQ (Pt. Gamble)

Mike's does good BBQ. But also in Port Gamble is General Store and Tearoom. The latter is open some evenings for dinner. Not sure how these fit with your other plans.

May 01, 2013
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Raw oysters in Anacortes, Port Townsend, or Port Angeles?

I expect you can get oysters at Fins, Silverwater Cafe or Ichikawa and maybe Doc's Marina in Port Townsend, but haven't had any lately.

Apr 14, 2013
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Vienna - Beisel near Arcotel Kaiserwasser on Wagramer Strasse?

Sturmi
My aplogies to Gustav
Al

Sep 19, 2012
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Vienna - Beisel near Arcotel Kaiserwasser on Wagramer Strasse?

Sturmi
Thanks for suggestions. I pulled up lame a few days ago in Bulgaria, so limited our walkabouts. Dinner at Arcotel Kaiserwasser Cafe Uno was good with tafelspitz for me and schnitzel for my wife. Last night we tried Ufertaverne for zander and lamb chops and pleasant view of boats on the Alte Danau. Hotel is right across street from U-bahn U1 line, so easy access to the whole city. Lunched at Schloss Belvidere cafe following August Klimt exhibition.
Al

Sep 17, 2012
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Vienna - Beisel near Arcotel Kaiserwasser on Wagramer Strasse?

We will be in Vienna for three days in mid September staying at the Arcotel Kaiserwasser. Are there any beisel within walking distance? We realize metro connection to innere stadt is fairly convenient to numerous places there already described in other posts.
TIA
Al

Aug 31, 2012
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Sequim/Port Angeles Dining Options

Suggest either Bella Italia or Ces't Si Bon in PA

Aug 29, 2012
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Best eats in Sitka, Alaska?

It has been several years since we were in Sitka but our restaurant of choice for two dinners was Ludvig's Bistro. http://www.ludvigsbistro.com

The Channel Club was also good. http://www.sitkachannelclub.com/
They will provide transportation to and from the restaurant. Useful if you do not have a car.

This is the review we posted elsewhere of our Sitka meals:
"In Sitka, the place for great food is Ludvig's Bistro. Ate there two nights. They open at 2 pm serving tapas, which are actually huge plates of food. Dinner service starts at 5 pm. Tapa menu is still available. The calamari was outstanding and we shared that tapa both nights. Great paella and several other dishes-all fish. Wine list is quite large by the glass and the wait staff extremely helpful and relaxed.

Also ate at Channel Club for the steak. Glad we got there early to avoid the smoke. Sitka is about to vote on an all inclusive no smoking for public places.

Had borsht at Bayview but was generally disappointed in general. It was their first day on the winter schedule. Service was terrible and we were overcharged.

Ate another night at Van Winkles. Very average."

Hope that helps. Enjoy Sitka.

May 28, 2012
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Pho Outside of Chinatown (Honolulu)

We recently spent a week in Waikiki and found Pho Kitchen at 2919 Kapiolani in a small strip mall. My tendon and tripe pho was quite good and my wife had an unusual wonton pho. Price for two was $18

Jan 31, 2012
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Looking for Kauai recs - traveling with a fairly adventurous 2.5 year old

Foodland is Kapaa

Jan 23, 2012
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Port Townsend, WA in October - good eats for a single student?

Since you have a car, Chimacum Cafe about 10 mi south of PT will fit your budget. Their pies are renowned and the venue is a classic. In addition to the PT farmers market, Chimacum has a market Sunday from 10-2 with fresh seafood specialties (cooked and ready to eat).

Aug 07, 2010
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desperately seeking Delish Bajan Pepper Sauce with cucumber!

You can order it on line from them. See http://www.delishproducts.com/index.html

Jun 25, 2010
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Dinner & breakfast in Seattle this Friday w/teenage grandsons

For dinner would suggest Palace Kitchen which is on the corner of 5th Ave and Lenora. Could make reservations at http://tomdouglas.com/index.php?page=palace-kitchen to avoid a wait. The food is good and plentiful so the grandsons would probably enjoy it. Good atmosphere also.

Will leave others to make breakfast recommendations but a walk to Pike Market and a visit to Le Panier bakery would be good if looking for these type of breakfast items.
http://www.lepanier.com/

Hope that helps. Kay

Feb 15, 2010
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What's good in Kitsap?

Dos Okies - good pulled pork or ribs
C-Jays - fish and chips or hamburgers
Spruce Goose - I usually go for breakfast w/ corned beef hash, but lunches are OK too. Fun to watch the small planes take off and land. Get a window table unless it's nice enough to sit outside on picnic tables on deck
Blue Moose - better than previously. It's in shipyard complex, so lots of marine tradesmen coming in for coffee or a sandwich.
Key City Fish also now has a taco window. Fish tacos are pretty good. Outside seating.
Window view at Bayside is nice, but food is ordinary. Did have a plate of Manilla clams on spaghetti once that was very good.
There is also a new taco truck at F St and San Juan. Haven't tried it, but last time I drove by, the line was five or six deep. Has a few picnic tables.
Chimicum Cafe has great pies. Otherwise standard rural cafe fare. Good value on Sunday dinners and daily specials.
Other possibilities - Inn at Port Hadlock. It's hit or miss. Have had great and awful meals/service. Not sure about today.
Shameless pitch for Inn at Port Ludlow. Restaurant manager is a friend. Chef Dan puts out great meals and reasonable prices. Many specials throughout the week.
No problem there with your toddler anytime, but it's 20 mi from PT.
Al

Oct 27, 2009
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What's good in Kitsap?

Wow. Lots to answer. First Bellingham is at least two hours away. Depends on ferry schedule - either Port Townsend-Keystone or Kingston-Edmonds. The Whidbey Island route will take you past Penn Cove area where mussels are featured, but I have no "must eat" suggestions for OAk Harbor along the way.

With regard to markets, the Port Townsend Weds and Sat markets wind down in Nov, but will certainly be open the Sat before Thanksgiving. There is also a farmers market Sunday at Chimacum Grange.

The fishing dock in Port Townsend has fresh fish, but they are whole, so it depends upon your cooking capabilities or kitchen access if you want to try that. Key City Fish in the Port of Port Townsend will have fresh offerings. For the best in oysters, drive south along Hwy 101 toward Shelton. Several other posters have cited specific places there. But that's about a 1+ hr drive, so plan accordingly. Xinh's in Shelton is great for oyster dishes.

Rating your PT restaurant selection

Fountain - haven't been
Wild Coho - closed
Silverwater - solid; had lunch there Thurs
Fins - very good; try for table overlooking harbor
Hudson Point cafe - meh

Also consider
Banana Leaf or Khu Larb (Thai)
Ajax in Port Hadlock
Chimacum Cafe
T's
Brassica F, Sa only to 11/9
For really informal
Dos okies BBQ
Greek gyro trailer by yacht club - picnic table or take away
C-Jays by yacht club
Blue Moose Cafe
Spruce Goose at airport.
Haven't been to Burrata Bistro or Sheilas. Molly Wards Garden seemed overpriced and tired
Agate Pass Cafe website seems to indicate they are "upscale" now. Thought wine prices a bit dear, but haven't yet been.
Other posssibilities in Poulsbo are Mor Mor, JJs or Tizley (upstairs Euro-German).
Hope this helps.
PS, your toddler might enjoy MArine Science Center aquarium pools at Ft Worden

Oct 25, 2009
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Changes in Port Townsend

Fins is still operating, but my current favorite is Brassica. However they will close for the winter Nov 9. limited hours - weekends only. T's has moved to Point Hudson, but I haven't eaten in the new venue. See http:/www.ptguide.com for a summary of places.

Oct 21, 2009
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Lake District - restaurant advice

Visited Carlisle in Oct 2009. Had great meals at Alexandros for mini mezze plus moussaka and beef stifado for £10.95 each plus a bottle of retsina for £5.50 and Casa Romana for antipasto with broiled prawns plus an excellent pork belly on carmelized onions for me and gigantic lamb shoulder for my wife which also served as lunch for the two of us a day later.

Oct 13, 2009
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Glasgow recommendations solicited

Your recommendations were most timely. We just returned from four days in Glasgow and had a fine dinner at Two Fat Ladies. Our next night, the tomato fennel soup and Arbroath smokies in tomato and cream for me and saddle of rabibt for my wife were superb. Another night at Crabshakk was very good as well. And since we were there on a weekend, I sought out Loch Fyne Shelfish for a pint of mussels in a styrofoam cup to go for only £1.70

Oct 13, 2009
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Port Angeles: Is there there there?

Bella Italia for Italian dishes and a fair wine list.

Aug 12, 2009
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Port Angeles Restaurants

Better restaurants in PA include C'est Si Bon, Bella Italia and although I haven't yet tried it Joy's Bistro and Wine Bar.

Aug 04, 2009
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Lunch ideas in Port Townsend

Silverwater Cafe is my favorite, but no view. Fins may be a tad more expensive and if you get reservation may look at the bay. Haven't tried T's in their new location at Port Hudson, but assured view, either inside or on the patio. Lunches are very affordable at the Commons in Fort Worden, but again no view.

Aug 03, 2009
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Pies: Olympic Peninsula

Typical neighborhood diner - always busy with locals and truckers. Not high cuisine, but decent daily specials - chicken, roast beef, etc. Can't beat prices for full meals with salad and ice cream. Pies of course will be a bit more.

Jul 21, 2009
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Pies: Olympic Peninsula

Chimacum cafe

Jul 19, 2009
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Poulsbo

I would add that Mor Mor Bistro equals or even surpasses a number of Seattle venues and now offers patio dining.

Jul 14, 2009
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Lake Crescent - Olympic Nat. Park

C'est si Bon or Bella Italia are good choices in Port Angeles.

Jul 11, 2009
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Port Townsend-Seattle

In PT, consider Village Baker and Sweet Laurettes.

Jun 15, 2009
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Lutefisk

The Sons of Norway Lodge in Poulsbo serves it, but I believe only around the Christmas season.

May 11, 2009
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Anything Special/Different in Port Townsend?

Contact Jay Payne, general manager at The Commons at Ft Worden. He is former owner/chef at Wild Coho and works with many local farms. Another possibility is Joann at Dream City Catering.

Jan 19, 2009
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Where to eat in Sequim

Had lunch at Dockside this week. Food was very good and view of harbor enjoyable. Three Crabs is pedestrian at best. Cedar Creek is another possibility. If Port Angeles is in your itinerary, C'est Si Bon or Bella Italia are worthwhile. Alternatively, Ajax in Port Hadlock or one of several possibilities are in Port Townsend - Fins, T's, Silverwater or Wild Coho, although the latter is now a wine bar and bistro with more limited small plate offerings.

Jul 13, 2008
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Brinnon WA

Brinnon itself is pretty limited, but consider Quilcene where the Timber House would meet your needs. There are a couple of other places in Quilcene, but we haven't tried them.

Jul 13, 2008
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What's good in Sequim?

Can't really say there is a "must try" venue, but The Red Mill in Carlsborg (turn north at light off Hwy 101 just past Sequim (across from old COSTCO) for about a mile is pretty good for lunch. Some folks still rave about Oak Table for breakfast, but we had a very disappointing lunch there. For dinner, Cie Si Bon just east of Port Angeles is my pick, but perhaps more $$ than you prefer.

Feb 29, 2008
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