Out and About – Road trip to Whidbey Island Washington

Out and About…
Road trip to Whidbey Island Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

 http://www.captainwhidbey.com/
 

The historic Inn, celebrating its 100th year in 2007, still with the original timbered walls and ceilings, stone fireplaces and dining room. The Inn is constructed with native trees harvested on the property in 1907.

The rooms facing north have views of Penn Cove. The southern view is of peaceful gardens.

The 12 rooms of the main lodge, each with its own wash stand and European style shared bath facilities; one for men and one for women....

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn – The main building

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

View of our room…

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Out our window for the garden view.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

The upper hallway.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

View from the rooms on the other side.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

More from the upper hallway.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

 Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

http://www.eatatflyers.com/index2.htm

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Soup of the day - Broccoli-Cheddar Soup. Always enjoy a cup of Broccoli Cheddar Soup…
 

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Bacon Cheese Angus Burger. Love their Bacon...

 

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

A few pictures of the brewery.

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

http://www.frasersgh.com/

What a great restaurant, sitting at the bar watching the chefs’ work, is amazing. The food and service were outstanding, the atmosphere is delightful.
 

Make Frasers dinning your destination. You will not be disappointed. The food isoutstanding in its preparation and in its presentation.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington



Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Chef Scott Fraser, Sous-Chef Michael Tsosie and Staff hard at work...



Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington







Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Our food being fired....

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Escargot with puff pastry.  A great start to any meal.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Young Greens - Mixed salad with pear slices, spiced pecans, gorgonzola, blood orange vinaigrette. Love this salad.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Gnocchi with Mushrooms – House made ricotta gnocchi, season mushrooms, and sautéed greens in vodka tomato cream sauce. Over the top!

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Filet Miqnon grilled & topped with a colossal prawn, sea scallop & mussels, garlic mashed potatoes, balsamic demi-glace & a garlic cream sauce. Just look at that presentation.
 

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Rack of Lamb - Herb & pistachio crusted lamb, risotto, red wine demi-qlace. I well never eat beef again....
 

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Tiramisu. More please......

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

http://www.frontstreetgrillcoupeville.com/

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Ahi Poke - Raw Yellowfin Tuna cubed in a soy ginger marinade. Love this dish, the slaw under the tuna was delouses…

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Crab Artichoke Dip - A blend of Dungeness crab, artichokes, red peppers, and parmesan. Served warm with pita bread. Love the crab flavor…
 

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bites - Pepper jack cheese with sweet carameuzea onions on rustic Italian Bread with a red pepper romesco dipping sauce. Great taste…
 

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove produces Penn Cove Mussels, Mediterranean Mussels, Manila clams and 27 varieties of Pacific Oysters. 

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

 

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

http://www.tobysuds.com/

Toby's located in the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island Washington. The building is located on the shore of Penn Cove. Originally a mercantile built in approximately 1890, the structure has housed many businesses. Following prohibition, it became a beer parlor and has been a Tavern/restaurant since the early sixties.

The back bar was originally brought around the horn and placed in the Fort Warden officers club in about 1900. It then moved to Fort Casey and then eventually to the Central Hotel in Coupeville. When the Hotel suffered a serious fire, the back bar was then moved to its current location at Toby's.

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Steamed Penn Cove Mussels with garlic bread. One of the best tasting mussel dishes we have had….

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Deluxe Broiled Cheeseburger with Bacon. OK, this has burger made our “best thing I have ever ate” List. Over the top in flavor….

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Janet's cooking at home - Learning two new recipes

Roasted brussel sprouts in brown clarified butter, with hazelnuts, balsamic vinegar and Swiss cheese.

Roasted pork chops with a Creme Fraiche wine sauce.

 

Out and About – LJ’s Bistro and Bar a new Restaurant in Lake Stevens

LJ’s Bistro and Bar a New Hot Spot in Lake Stevens…

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens 

Once the home of Fuller O'Riley's Irish Pub, LJ’s Bistro and Bar is located in the old Frontier Village area of Lake Stevens. Their web site calls their cuisine “New American and Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Ingredients have been

carefully sourced to highlight the bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and

seafood the Northwest has to offer.”

Talking with co-owner Josh Herschlip plans to change the menu based on what’s fresh and available. Josh and Sister Chef/Owner Lindsay Herschlip are planning to make LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens fine dinning experience.

Janet and I had food off their Happy hour and Share Plates menus the other evening and loved it.  The food was fantastic and the service was attentive.  It’s a small place with around 14 tables and a bar. 

LJ’s Bistro and Bar is on it’s way to be a date night destination… We recommend you check it out.

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens 

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Off their Happy hour and Share Plats menus….

Baked Potato Croquettes bacon, chives, gouda, crème fraiche

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Baked Potato Croquettes

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Spice Roasted Cauliflower served with cheese sauce and crunchy almonds

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Spice Roasted Cauliflower

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Whipped Goat cheese and Chorizo dates with crispy bacon, balsamic reduction, piquillo pepper sauce

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Whipped Goat cheese and Chorizo dates

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Harrisa Marinated Steak Skewers with Blue Cheese and Crispy Onions

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Harrisa Marinated Steak Skewers

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Flat bread special house made pork sausage, grilled apples, picked serranos

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Flat bread special

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Hand cut Fries with Truffle Aioli

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens - Hand cut Fries

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Did I mention ‘Half price wine on Tuesday?’

LJ’s Bistro and Bar Lake Stevens – Half price wine night

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Out and About – Day 2 of Tasting Affordable French Wines

Out and About…

Wicked Cellars - Affordable French Wines Day 2

Wicked Cellars - Affordable French Wines Day 2

Two days of tasting affordable French wines….

2012 Domaine de Cassagnoles Cote De Gascogne**+ sour grapefruit, peach   

2011 Chateau Camelot La Chapelle Bordeaux**+ black fruit, earth

2010 Chateau Buisson-Redon Bordeaux Grand Vin de Bordeaux*** red fruit, cherry  

2010 Chateau de Costis Bordeaux**+ strawberry, blackberry

2009 Chateau Bujan Grand Vin de Bordeaux*** fruity, black cherry  

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Out and About - Tasting Affordable French Wines

Out and About…

Wicked Cellars - Affordable French Wines with Matt Beach from Acme Wines

 

Wicked Cellars - Affordable French Wines with Matt Beach from Acme Wines

Starting the New Year off right….

2012 Domaine Labbé Pont Royal Vin de Savoie Abymes**+  apple, pear, citrus

2012 Olivier Morin Chitry Blanc Constance"**+ flint, wet stones

2012 Jean-Marc Burgaud Beaujolais Villages "Les Vignes de Thulon”*** tart, stone fruit

2010 La Célestière Côtes du Rhône Rouge***+ black cherry, white pepper 

2012 La Célestière Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge***+ black fruit, cherry 

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