Category Archives: Restaurants

Treat Yourself at Ciao

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Heather Larson

With a little help from my friend Sherrye, I discovered a new restaurant in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Mark Laska, the owner and chef at Ciao, likes to use local ingredients and the freshness they impart makes food taste so … Continue reading →

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Burgerville Does It Right

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Heather Larson

The Burgerville chain encompasses 39 quick-serve restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. Six cities in South Central and Southwest Washington have at least one. The closest location to the Seattle area is the restaurant in Centralia. We try to always stop … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss The Oyster Bar

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Heather Larson

Open for lunch and dinner everyday of the year except Christmas, The Oyster Bar restaurant on Chuckanut Drive in Bellingham has been around in one form or another since the Great Depression. At that time it was just a stand … Continue reading →

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Crystal Mountain Gondola Ride: A Slice of Paradise

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Heather Larson

This past Saturday evening I experienced the true meaning of breathtaking. After riding up 2,500 vertical feet in the brand new gondola at Crystal Mountain, you’re as up close and personal with Mount Rainier as you’ll ever get without climbing … Continue reading →

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Unwind at the Tulalip

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Heather Larson

This past week I had the pleasure of spending a night at the Tulalip Resort near Marysville. When you walk through the door, you’re greeted by three 24-foot totem poles, but the accurate name for them is house posts. One … Continue reading →

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Dining in Yakima

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Heather Larson

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Yakima, on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Besides a ton of wineries that produce award-winning wines, some of the best dining experiences can also be found there. For lunch … Continue reading →

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The Cinnamon Roll Lady

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Heather Larson

The North Cascades Highway or State Route 20 is the northernmost route across the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. It affords travelers a wide array of beautiful vistas and is part of the Cascade Loop, a 400-mile driving tour through the … Continue reading →

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Getting Cherry-ed

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Heather Larson

Everyone knows we grow apples here and then there’s the espresso stands – with one on every corner, you’d think they were mating. But did you know we’re one of the nation’s largest producers of cherries? Actually we are the … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Customer Service: Johnny’s at Fife

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Heather Larson

My husband and I tend to frequent the same restaurant, Johnny’s at Fife, every Sunday for breakfast. The food tastes good and when we ask for it prepared a special way, that’s what we get. They know us by name … Continue reading →

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3 Seattle Blocks, 3 Happy Hours

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Heather Larson

Today I’m happy to have a guest post from Haley Shapley who blogs at Girl About the World. Here’s what she has to say about happy hours in Seattle: They say there’s a Starbucks on every block in Seattle, and, … Continue reading →

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