Seattle aka.. Foodie Heaven!

3^rd time’s a charm... not to underplay the first 2 times but as I embarked on my third visit to Seattle I had pre-established expectations of what to expect in terms of the food scene…. And I still managed to be blown away!  I try not to make vacations all about the food, but I stopped fighting the inevitable the minute my foot stepped off the plane. 

Granted, the landscape is quite breathtaking and the company was top notch (not to mention hilarious at times…let’s just say, good thing we packed our stretchy pants J )  but a minute didn’t go by when we weren’t completely satisfied or FULL  after the last tasty bite.  Let me guide you through this food Epic and hopefully you’ll find an opportunity to frequent some of these gems.



Fresh OJ, Pancakes, and
 Donuts from Lola's



Late night arrival called for late night delicacies at Lola.  Quail, octopus, coconut, oh my! This is my third visit to Lola and every time my taste buds are jazzed with great flavor! To our benefit, we stayed in the Hotel Andra which shares the building with Lola, so we were pleasantly surprised when our birthday breakfast in bed (compliments of the Gambrell men) was from the breakfast menu of my new favorite restaurant!  I’m not much of a pancake lover, but these were so flavorful and paired with Lola’s famous donuts (featured on the Food Network).  In mid-“Carb Coma” we ventured to a WA state park to enjoy the landscape and seascape… and walk off our donuts. AKA making more room in our tummies.

Arrival of the ladies…We met the rest of the ladies at Lola’s sister restaurant (Several great Seattle restaurants owned and operated by Tom Douglas), Dahlia Lounge.  It just so happened that the waiter shared a birthday with my mom so he treated us to a huge slice of coconut cream pie, which followed our tasty cocktails and grilled cheeses.

Shopping, coffee, wine, cheese, Italian food, and more cheese led us into the rest of the weekend…

What would a vacation in Seattle be without a food tour in Pikes Place Market?  I could go on for days about this tour!  Essentially, you get all of the culture and best tastes of the market without having to fight the lines and you are led through the street by a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide from Savor Seattle Tours.  Food so tasty we had to purchase some to bring home with us, especially that smoked salmon.   In true fashion, we followed the tour with a beer tasting at the local Pike Brewing Company.  I’m pretty sure that this afternoon will keep us full clear into the next week.. but alas.. there’s always room for more in Seattle.



Ahi app from Etta's



We stuck with the theme of Tom Douglas’ restaurants to celebrate our last night in the city.  Etta’s is on the water and known for the seafood.  Sangria, Ahi, pasta and more delighted our palettes for the last time.

So long Seattle.. until the next time!

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