Why Come Here? World-class dining in Newport, outstanding local cooking If you’ve been to Newport, you’ve probably gawked in awe at the summer “cottages” built by the the Vanderbilts and other turn of the century titans. Across town at Tallulah on Thames however, you can have a meal that would […]
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Maenam (Vancouver, BC)
Why Come Here? Real Thai flavors, innovative and local takes on Thai dishes, great and inexpensive chef’s menu When you think of Vancouver, ย natural beauty generally comes to mind. Vancouver is made up of a picturesque series of islands opening up to the Pacific with mountains to the North and […]
Revel (Seattle, WA)
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 […]
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 thatโs 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 […]
