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Smith Brothers Farms: A Local Tradition of Quality and Service

November 27, 2015

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 →

Filed Under: Product Reviews Tagged With: local businesses, product reviews, Puget Sound, reviews, Seattle, smith brothers farms, Washington

Gourmet Burger Shop, Gig Harbor, WA

November 19, 2015

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 →

Filed Under: By Topic, Restaurants Tagged With: gig harbor, gourmet burger shop, noads, restaurant reviews, Washington

Autumn in Tacoma

November 24, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: All Recipes, America, North America, Tacoma, Travel, Washington Tagged With: autumn, Tacoma, travel, Washington

Daring Gourmet Getaways: Inn At The Market, Seattle, Washington

October 28, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: All Recipes, America, America, By Topic, Hotels, Locations, North America, Seattle, Travel, Washington Tagged With: hotel reviews, inn at the market, noads, Pike Place Market, Seattle, travel, Washington

Seattle’s Pike Place Market: A Virtual Tour and History

October 23, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: All Recipes, America, America, By Topic, Locations, North America, Seattle, Travel, Washington Tagged With: noads, Pike Place Market, Seattle, travel, Washington

Daring Gourmet Getaways: Alexis Hotel, Seattle

September 30, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: All Recipes, America, America, By Topic, Hotels, Locations, North America, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Washington Tagged With: alexis hotel, Bookstore Bar & Cafe, hotel reviews, noads, restaurant reviews, Seattle, travel, Washington

Daring Gourmet Getaways: Westin Bellevue Hotel + A Day of Bellevue Food Fun

September 12, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: America, Bellevue, By Topic, Hotels, Locations, Restaurants, Travel, Washington Tagged With: Bellevue, Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar, hotel reviews, noads, restaurant reviews, Taste of Main, travel, Washington, westin bellevue

orange croissant french toast recipe

Orange Butter Croissant French Toast (+ Taste of Washington Cookbook Review)

September 11, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Affiliate, All Recipes, Breakfast, By Country or Region, Disclosure, Food, France, Western Europe Tagged With: breakfast, cookbook review, croissants, French toast, orange, Washington

Daring Gourmet Getaways: Hotel Murano Tacoma, WA

August 4, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: America, By Topic, Hotels, Locations, Restaurants, Travel Tagged With: hotel murano, hotel reviews, noads, restaurant reviews, Tacoma, Washington

The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: BITE (Tacoma, WA)

July 9, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Restaurants Tagged With: hotel murano, noads, Restaurant Review, Tacoma, Washington

creamy cheesy artichoke spinach pasta salad recipe easy fast quick

Creamy Artichoke Spinach Pasta (+ Dining Out With The Kids)

July 7, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Affiliate, All Recipes, America, By Country or Region, Disclosure, Food, North America, Pasta, Restaurants, Salads, Sponsored, Vegetarian Tagged With: artichokes, cheese, pasta, salad, side dish, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Tacoma, vegetarian, Washington

Daring Gourmet Getaways: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, WA

July 5, 2014

Our experience at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington. … Continue reading →

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John Howie Steak Bellevue Washington Restaurant Review

The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: John Howie Steak, Bellevue

June 13, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Giveaways, Restaurants Tagged With: Bellevue, John Howie Steak, noads, Restaurant Review, Washington

The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Savor Creperie, Tacoma

May 12, 2014

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 →

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Indochine Asian Dining Lounge Tacoma Washington restaurant review

The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Indochine Asian Dining Lounge, Tacoma

May 1, 2014

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 →

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The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Katie Downs Tavern & Eatery, Tacoma

March 28, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Restaurants, Travel Tagged With: katie downs tavern and eatery, restaurant reviews, Tacoma, travel, Washington

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#MyHomeTownGuide – 5 Fabulous Tacoma Eats!

March 14, 2014

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 →

Filed Under: Sponsored Tagged With: restaurant reviews, restaurants, reviews, Tacoma, Washington

kimberly killebrew the daring gourmet

Welcome!  I’m Kimberly and I share delicious originals, revitalized classics and authentic dishes from around the world.  Come travel the world through your taste buds!

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