It’s a tough call but I think Altura is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. This was my fourth time back and every meal has been exceptional. Chef Nathan Lockwood opened this cozy spot at the end of Broadway on…
The Willows Restaurant – Lummi Island – November 4, 2018
November 8, 2018
The experience of a place. At a certain moment. At a certain time. To celebrate the objects around you and see their perfection. Their uniqueness. Their connection to the land and its mechanisms of timeless balance. Is to understand…
Sepia (Sydney) – September 5, 2018
September 14, 2018
Sepia is an experimental/molecular Japanese restaurant in Sydney and came recommended by Chef Eric Ripert from a trip he took to Sydney in 2015. I was unfamiliar with Sepia but intrigued by the review. Sepia was ranked #84 in…
The House of Prime Rib – June 16, 2018
June 20, 2018
Do a search of the places you should try, must try, need to experience before you die, in San Francisco, and one particular anachronism from a by-gone era will surely appear. Like the stubborn soul of the city itself,…
The Columbia Room (DC) – May 9th, 2018
May 17, 2018
The Columbia Room is a small cocktail bar tucked away in a DC alley that has a list of awards and credits including the Spirited Award’s Best American Cocktail Bar, the Washington Post’s Best Bar in DC, two years…
Pineapple and Pearls – May 8th, 2018
May 14, 2018
I was visiting Washington DC for a couple of nights and chef Aaron Silverman’s two Michelin starred Pineapple and Pearls came highly recommended. The website is a bit mysterious with no sample menu and very few photos. The restaurant…
Goals: Things I want to do before I’m 50.
March 19, 2018
I’ve never thought seriously about my travel goals. I’ve always had goals for what I wanted to accomplish but travel has always been a welcome surprise that I’ve taken in the moment, happy that I had the chance to expand…
Alinea – February 10, 2018
February 21, 2018
Alinea had been at the top of my list for years now. I’m drawn to surprising molecular presentations and Grant has a reputation for deep concepts. It’s always dangerous to have such high expectations which have disappointed me in the…
Alexandre – December 12, 2017
February 4, 2018
Alexandre Alexandre was a very happy surprise. I was in Brussels unexpectedly for a few days and ran across Alexandre online while looking for a nice dinner spot. My intuition did not let me down. A fantastic meal. Every course…
The Herb Farm – January 24, 2015
The Herb Farm My first serious dining experience was at the Herb Farm around 2011. It changed my life and is still one of my all-time favorite meals. Chef Chris Weber presented a perfect menu that opened my soul to…