Located just northeast of Seattle, Woodinville has become one of Washington’s premier wine destinations, home to dozens of tasting rooms representing wineries from across the state. Our day took us through three distinctly different experiences—each with its own personality, style,…
While exploring the historic streets of Valencia with our guide, we were taken to and introduced to one of the city’s most unique dining experiences at Pelayo Gastro Trinquet. Located on a narrow street lined with elegant balconies and colorful…
No visit to Lisbon’s historic Belém district feels complete without a stop at Pastéis de Belém. Belém is just outside Lisbon and very much worth the visit. The bakery, founded in 1837, continues to produce its legendary custard tarts from…
Before arriving in Tokyo, I knew Gonpachi had a reputation that extended well beyond its food. For movie fans, it is often called “the Kill Bill restaurant,” the inspiration for the legendary House of Blue Leaves sequence where The Bride…
Tokyo is a city filled with remarkable restaurants, but every so often you encounter a dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. Our evening at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa was one of those occasions. It was a great introduction to…
This is really an intimate and fun bistro in Opera Ally in Tacoma. The menu is creative with specialty dishes and everything seems to pop with flavor. One of our favorite repeat favorites is the Croutes de Fromage with Gruyere…
