I've teamed up with Smith Brothers to bring you this post. For all you who live in the beautiful Puget Sound area of Washington State, I want to share a remarkable business with you: Smith Brothers Farms. Many of you, if you haven't already heard the name, … Continue reading →
Gourmet Burger Shop, Gig Harbor, WA
This isn't your typical burger shop. In a culture where advertising isn't always what it seems and the pictures don't always reflect what you get, in this case they really did get it right: These burgers are gourmet.The moment we took our first bite it was evident that … Continue reading →
Autumn in Tacoma
No recipe today. Just a leisurely drive through Tacoma's Old Town and Stadium Districts. With some exceptionally gorgeous historic homes and other stately buildings, it's one of my favorite areas of the South Puget Sound. Here are a few pictures I took while on a drive … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Inn At The Market, Seattle, Washington
It's ranked #56 out of 100 best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure 2014 and #3 best small city hotel in the USA. It won TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for Top 25 Hotels in the USA, has consistently made Condé Nast's Gold List and is in the Condé Nast Platinum … Continue reading →
Seattle’s Pike Place Market: A Virtual Tour and History
We live less than an hour from Seattle and it's always been one of our favorite date night destinations. My husband and I recently took a couples overnight trip and stayed at Seattle's highly acclaimed Inn At the Market which is literally right next to Pike Place Market, … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Alexis Hotel, Seattle
All pictures taken by The Daring Gourmet. (Exceptions: The two bedroom photos courtesy Alexis Hotel)Location! Location! Location! We've all seen those words slapped onto real estate flyers but they're especially applicable here.Smack dab in the heart of Seattle, … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Westin Bellevue Hotel + A Day of Bellevue Food Fun
Above image courtesy of Westin Bellevue (also the swimming pool and spa pic). All other images were taken by and are copyright of The Daring Gourmet. My husband and I recently took another trip to beautiful Bellevue, Washington. This time we decided to take our 2 year … Continue reading →
Orange Butter Croissant French Toast (+ Taste of Washington Cookbook Review)
Deliciously delicate, buttery croissants are infused with multiple sources of orange flavor and prepared French toast style. The results will make any orange and French toast fan swoon! … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Hotel Murano Tacoma, WA
Above image courtesy of Hotel Murano. All other images, unless otherwise noted, copyright The Daring Gourmet. Enjoy this virtual tour of the beautiful Hotel Murano. A stunning hotel of glass in the heart of Tacoma. … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: BITE (Tacoma, WA)
Situated on the 4th floor of Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma, BITE is a sleek and trendy restaurant offering full views of the city skyline and water. We recently dined there and sampled several of their dishes. Come join us on a virtual tour!Above two images … Continue reading →
Creamy Artichoke Spinach Pasta (+ Dining Out With The Kids)
Thank you to BJ's Restaurant and Pollinate for sponsoring this post!A deliciously creamy, cheesy artichoke spinach pasta salad that is quick and easy to make with phenomenal results!Plus, a little documentary of our experience dining out with our two very … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, WA
Our experience at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington. … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: John Howie Steak, Bellevue
My husband, Todd, and I recently enjoyed a night out in Bellevue and had dinner at John Howie Steak. This was our second time to this restaurant, and this time I came prepared with camera in hand because I wanted to share with you what I already knew would be a wonderful … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Savor Creperie, Tacoma
Today we’re featuring Savor Creperie in Tacoma, Washington.A touch of class in the heart of Tacoma. Standing just across the street from the Tacoma Glass Museum, Art Museum, State History Museum, and the historic Union Station Courthouse, Savor Creperie is worthy of its … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Indochine Asian Dining Lounge, Tacoma
Today we're featuring Indochine Asian Dining Lounge in Tacoma, Washington.Situated in the heart of downtown Tacoma's cultural center, Indochine should be a landmark. Walking into this restaurant is like walking into an Eastern palace featuring majestically tall … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Katie Downs Tavern & Eatery, Tacoma
Today we’re featuring Katie Downs Tavern & Eatery in Tacoma, Washington. Katie Downs is beautifully located in Tacoma's waterfront district on Ruston Way. Literally hovering over the water, Katie Downs offers views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains as well as Puget … Continue reading →
#MyHomeTownGuide – 5 Fabulous Tacoma Eats!
Thank you to FIJI Water and Honest Cooking for sponsoring this post.Tacoma is a culinary goldmine. From cheap eats to the upscale, the diversity of the cuisine featured in many of Tacoma's restaurants is as outstanding as is the quality. If there were time and space … Continue reading →
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