Seattle

Seattle eats: No ordinary food here

The foodie culture in Seattle had effected every type of food you can think of. During my trip, Mark and Gypsy was determined to share with me all the great eateries that they had discovered in the city and I…

Seattle eats: Woodinville tour

Although California’s Napa Valley and Sonoma County get a lot of attention for their wineries, the Pacific Northwest has its own wine country in Woodinville, located just outside Seattle. A foodie tour of the Northwest would not be complete without…

Seattle eats: Tilth

During my trip to Seattle, my friend Mark Mizuno did a phenomenal job of exposing me to some of the best food in and around the Seattle area. Yet, prior to my trip, I decided Tilth — owned and operated…

Seattle eats: Pike Place Market

Located along the waterfront in downtown Seattle is a fantastic gourmet food district called Pike Place Market. The market itself consists of a strip of shops and booths at the end of Pike Street, but the congruence of foodie shops and…

Seattle eats: Cafe Juanita

From one extreme to the other, I went from the minimalist emphasis on clean flavors of Bisato to the complex and multilayered approach of chef Holly Smith at Cafe Juanita. The multiple component plates with bold and contrasting flavors showcased…

Seattle eats: Bisato

Last night, I had a rare treat with friends and Seattle residents Mark Mizuno and Gypsy Raven. At their recommendation, we went into Seattle’s Belltown district to a phenomenal restaurant called Bisato. The brain child of James Beard Award-winning chef…