To spice things up for date nights, I’m always looking for romantic things to do in Seattle. Especially early on in our relationship, Dan and I would always try to outdo each other with unique and memorable dates exploring the…
Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Seattle Perfect for a Special Occasion
If you’re looking for the best fine dining restaurants in Seattle, you must be celebrating a special occasion or looking for a unique date night meal. Lucky you, there are a lot of options. When I first moved here that…
14 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Seattle
I plan all my travel around food, so if there are restaurants worth the drive from Seattle I will take a trip just to try it. For example, for our anniversary one year Dan and I made the trip to…
14 Restaurants in Lake Chelan You Can’t Miss
I love exploring the restaurants in Lake Chelan every time I visit. It’s an area about 4 hours east of Seattle known for wineries, but what most people don’t know is it also has an under-the-radar restaurant scene serving some…
The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Seattle
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Seattle don’t get enough publicity. As a result, meat eaters often raise eyebrows anytime they have a vegetarian or vegan dining among them. We’ve all been there: you’re going out for a group dinner and…
16 Best Restaurants in West Seattle to Try in Your Lifetime
I’ve been coming to some of the best restaurants in West Seattle since I moved here more than a decade ago. I always loved this neighborhood’s laid back vibe and access to beautiful Puget sound water views. But now more…
Seattle Dessert Delivery for When Cravings Hit
The surge of Seattle dessert delivery is one of the silver linings from the pandemic. What was once reserved only for visits to the bakery or fancy restaurants can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch in your…
Sunchoke Sauce: A Unique Spin on the Classic Fettuccini Alfredo
This sunchoke sauce is inspired by one of my favorite dishes growing up: Alfredo. As I kid I thought Alfredo sauce was “healthy” (hey it’s milk right? Oh the woes of growing up in an Italian American family!). It wasn’t…
17 Best Street Tacos in Seattle
I went on a mission to find the best street tacos in Seattle. This obsession started because I saw so many taco trucks and was overwhelmed why which ones to try. So I set out on a research mission to…
Butternut Squash and Carrot Mash Served With Sage Pork
This butternut squash and carrot mash absolutely screams autumn. Besides the vibrant orange color, it includes hazelnuts, sage, and apple cider vinegar…all ingredients that remind me of cooler temperatures and warm fireplaces. And the best part? It comes together easily…
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Shopping Neighborhoods in Seattle
When most people think of Seattle’s best shopping destinations, they picture this: a bunch of coffee-drinking, grunge-listening hipster outdoor enthusiasts whose only shopping options are places to fulfill their daily uniform consists of North Face fleeces and socks with sandals….
Celery Root Dip: A Healthier Spin on the Classic Spinach and Artichoke Version
This celery root dip is what I always wanted spinach artichoke dip to be. I never order spinach artichoke dips at restaurants because I find it way too greasy. I don’t like when it starts separating and you feel like…