Are you a whiskey lover? If you happen to be in Redmond, WA you should pop in to Woodblock. It’s the perfect place to wind down with your favorite spirit, and the food is phenomenal. Most days, Woodblock is extremely busy! Luckily they have indoor and heated outdoor seating. For the most part, you will only wait a few minutes. ...

Cava Azul has become my favorite Mexican restaurant in Woodinville. The staff at Cava Azul are phenomenal and have consistently been attentive and social. They are always eager to show us the menu and offer suggestions. I enjoy getting to know them – they are incredible. Next, the atmosphere of the restaurant is fabulous. The bar is chic, and the ...

I have been posting on our social media channels and here at PNW Wine Life for years going on about how much I enjoy trying the burger specials at The Hollywood Tavern, so this feature on their Pork Belly Burger should come as no surprise, lol. This burger was a delight and included a hand-formed beef patty, beer-braised crispy pork ...

On Main Street in Bellevue, you’ll find a lovely Vietnamese restaurant called Monsoon. It’s right next to Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room. Browne’s tasting room had just opened, so it was the ideal duo on a brisk fall afternoon. Read more about our experience wine tasting, here. First, we wanted to fill our bellies with food before our tasting. So, ...

Walla Walla Steal Company opened a new location in Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District, and we were thrilled to attend the grand opening. This steakhouse is the talk of the town with its open-air kitchen and impressive bar. We immediately added this to the top of our go-to list. For my entree I ordered King Salmon, which was served with a spiced ...

When we stay in Chelan, we are very close to Manson. There are a ton of wineries to visit, and also quite a few places to eat. On your way up toward the wineries, you will see a giant sign that says “BBQ in the Vineyard”. We drove past it many times, and finally, we caved and decided to try ...

My boyfriend Bob and I splurged on a special holiday meal at The Herbfarm Restaurant in Woodinville, Washington this past Christmas season (2021). This video sums up our fabulous experience (note: spoilers) and mentions some of the dishes we were served and the wines that were paired with them. The Herbfarm is a Triple A 5 Diamond awarded restaurant. The ...

Barking Frog at Willows Lodge is the perfect place for cozy brunch. As a guest at Willows Lodge, you can’t make this breakfast spot any easier, you simply walk out of the hotel lobby and cross the hotel drive. If you are not a guest of the hotel, you will still find parking available here. The mimosas are memorable, with ...

I was so impressed with the food and service at Woodinville’s Barking Frog Restaurant when Carrie and I ate there, that I went back the following week with my fiance, James. It was a pleasant surprise when we arrived and found out they have a brand new Fall menu. Executive chef, Bobby Moore welcomed us at the door and allowed ...

        It’s not often that Jen is nearby in Woodinville in the mornings. She was due to check out of her comped Willows Lodge room before noon. I knew I could tempt her with breakfast at Barking Frog! My boyfriend and I have been enjoying breakfast on the patio at Barking Frog nearly every Friday lately. He ...