One of my go-to spots for dinner, happy hour, or brunch is Brix Cafe. This popular corner restaurant offers an expansive covered patio, a cocktail lounger, and restaurant seating. Pictured here is the Vanilla Cafe Martini, made with Espresso, Smirnoff vanilla vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and Kahlua. If you love deliciously prepared shoestring french fries, this is the place for ...
Over the weekend it was my friend’s birthday. He wanted to do a Seattle adventure and check out some delicious restaurants and bars. He suggested Poquitos are our first stop so we could fill our bellies! I highly recommend Poquitos on Capitol Hill for yummy Mexican food in downtown Seattle. Traveling to Seattle is easier now that we have the ...
Over the last couple of years, Renton, Washington has become a phenomenal food hub. The Landing in particular has a lot of different food options for every craving. We’ve listed a few of our favorite restaurants at The Landing in Renton so far! Papaya Vietnamese Cafe If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, take a look at Papaya ...
I was super excited to visit Woodin Creek Kitchen and Tap on Halloween, for appetizers and happy hour drinks. The staff was dressed in Mario Brothers characters, which was fun. The Happy Hour here is M-F from 3-6 p.m. and gives you $2 off food and drinks. We missed Taco Tuesday night, which starts after 4 p.m. and offers $3 ...
I had been waiting weeks to visit the newly re-branded Pintxo by Valdemar. I love tapas (not to mention wine and cocktails!) This tapas, wine, and cocktail bar began as the Woodinville tasting room of Valdemar Estates. It has now been transformed into a beautiful Tapas restaurant and bar, perfect for dinner or date night. The first order to arrive ...
I was hunting for a new bistro/brewery and was so happy to find Airways Brewing bistro and beer garden! This brewery offers a selection of its own brews and guest brews from several other PNW breweries. I love it when I find a winery or brewery that makes the choice to not only serve their own beer and wine but ...
Before we ventured off to the annual Rosé Festival, Jen and I wanted to eat some Southwest food at Cactus! This restaurant is located close to the Kirkland waterfront and parallel to Downtown Kirkland’s Main Street. By 3 pm the outdoor patio at Cactus was already full! We opted to sit inside where there was air-conditioning. We were famished and ...
Brian Carter Cellars has opened their Woodin Creek Village, located in Woodinville, Washington. We are thrilled that they now have a bistro! Check out the food pairing menu, here. Brian Carter is traditionally known for his European-style blends that cover the following categories: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Spanish-style, and Portuguese style in both red and white wines. We were excited to find ...
If you haven’t heard of Cantina Monarca, Bellevue’s newest elevated Mexican restaurant and tequila lounge, you are in for a treat! I love delicious Mexican cuisine, and I was so impressed with the food. This restaurant has a chic, Zen-like atmosphere designed to make you feel like you’re sipping on craft-made cocktails and savoring melt-in-your-mouth bites in beautiful Tulum, Mexico. ...
I recently visited Vivi Pizzeria in the heart of Woodinville’s Hollywood District for a delicious pizza. It had been a very long time since I had been here.I was really excited for the team at Vivi when I saw their updated restaurant and kitchen. The space feels brighter and more spacious than it did the last time I was there, ...