Why Come Here? Takes on Korean cuisine you won’t find anywhere else, affordable food worth the trip to Seattle As our trip to Seattle was primarily for the purpose of attending Katherine’s cousin’s wedding, we were left with precious few meals to choose on our own. One, to be precise […]
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Battersby
Why Come Here? Solid New American in a casual setting, Quaint garden in back, Don’t have a reservation but have time to wait Battersby follows the popular Brooklyn restaurant formula of the day: seasonal new American cuisine, a small space with rustic charm and open kitchen and service that’s casual, […]
Portland, OR (Part II: Fine(r) Dining)
Following up on Monday’s post on casual Portland eateries, below is a rundown of our two “fine dining” meals. Of course, in the Pacific Northwest where formal often means you wear your “good” North Face jacket and I’m told “at least one uncle will wear shorts to your wedding” this […]
Portland, OR (Part I: Casual Restaurants)
Having recently returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest, I have to say I was quite impressed with the culinary scene of the upper left coast. It’s unusual to find smaller cities that take their food so seriously and have a great mix of both regional and ethnic cuisines. […]
Hill Country Barbecue
Why Come Here? Great Texas Barbecue, Casual meal with a group, live music Hill Country serves its barbecue the way you’d imagine it being slung in small Texas town. The room is large with high ceilings and feels like an urban barn (you might expect a square dance to break […]