Out and about – Day trip to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Washington

Out and about…

Day trip to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Washington

Anacortes Washington Ferry Dock

In July of this year, we had the great fun of taking, for the first time, the ferry from Anacortes, Washington to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. Day trip here we come!

The ferry ride itself takes about one hour. You could also take a roundabout ferry ride that last a few hours.

Once we arrive it was time for lunch. So off to the popular Downrigger's Restaurant we went.

Located next to the ferry landing in Friday Harbor. Downriggers offers fresh seafood, steak, poultry and pasta, local Northwest cuisine.

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Downriggers Restaurant San Juan Island

http://www.downriggerssanjuan.com/

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Downriggers Clam Chowder

Downriggers Clam Chowder

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Grilled Crab Sandwich

Grilled Crab Sandwich

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Crab Burger

Crab Burger

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Northwest Smoked Salmon Plate

Northwest Smoked Salmon Plate

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Judd Cove Oysters on the Half Shell

Judd Cove Oysters on the Half Shell

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Unfortunately, a month after our visit Downrigger's Restaurant burnt to the ground.

“By KOMO StaffPublished: Aug 17, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. - A raging early morning fire gutted a waterfront building housing several well-known tourism-related businesses in the heart of San Juan Island's picturesque Friday Harbor.

Fire crews responded to the scene, at 10 Front Street, at about 2:40 a.m. Saturday after receiving a report of flames and smoke billowing from the structure, which houses the Downriggers Restaurant and several other businesses.

As the first firefighters battled the blaze, more crews were brought in by ferry from Anacortes and from Orcas and Lopez islands to aid in the firefighting effort.

"There were flames at least 20 or 30 feet high coming out of the building at one point," said Carolyn Hudson, spokeswoman for San Juan Island Fire & Rescue.

She said the building appears to be a total loss.

Crews continued to battle the blaze several hours later in an attempt to keep it contained to one building. Hudson said firefighting efforts would continue all day long Saturday.

There were no reports of injuries.

Other businesses in the building include Friday Harbor Marine, Friday Harbor Yachts, San Juan Safaris and San Juan Excursions.

"This is a very big hit. Downriggers (Restaurant) employs about 50 people, so that's a big economic loss for the community, and that restaurant has been there for many years," Hudson said.”

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After walking around town, shopping and enjoying the scenery we decided it was time for some refreshments.

Herb's Tavern

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

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Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant

http://www.caskandschooner.com/

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

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Well, it was time to go. I never want to wait until the last ferry LOL……

Friday Harbor Washington Ferry Dock

Friday Harbor to Anacortes Ferry Ride - Mt. Baker

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Out and about - Road Trip to Winthrop, Washington

Out and about…

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery – Live music with Terry Lee Hardesty and the Eagle River Band

Road Trip to Winthrop, Washington via the North Cascade Highway…

We have lived in Western Washington many years and this is the first time we have driven North Cascade Highway from Darrington on the west side to Winthrop in the east.

What a great road trip through old growth 250-foot-high Douglas firs, pass Diablo Lake's turquoise-blue waters, over 5,477 Washington Pass and Rainy Pass, then on through the Methow Valley to a bit of the Old West in Winthrop.

North Cascade Highway

North Cascade Highway

North Cascade Highway

North Cascade Highway

North Cascade Highway

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Winthrop, Washington

Winthrop, Washington

Winthrop, Washington

Winthrop, Washington

Winthrop, Washington

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Winthrop, Washington - Sheri's Sweet Shoppe

Winthrop, Washington - Sheri's Sweet Shoppe

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Winthrop, Washington – Glassworks

Winthrop, Washington – Glassworks

Winthrop, Washington – Glassworks

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Winthrop, Washington - Riverside Grill

Winthrop, Washington - Riverside Grill – pepperoni and olive pizza

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Winthrop, Washington - Carlos1800 Mexican Grill & Cantina

Winthrop, Washington - Carlos1800 Mexican Grill & Cantina - Margarita

Winthrop, Washington - Carlos1800 Mexican Grill & Cantina – Guacamole

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Winthrop, Washington - Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon

Winthrop, Washington - Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon

Winthrop, Washington - Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon – Top Sirloin

Winthrop, Washington - Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon – Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery – Where it all begins

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery - Trout Spinach Dip

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery - Straight Up Burger

Winthrop, Washington - The Old Schoolhouse Brewery – Live music with Terry Lee Hardesty and the Eagle River Band

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Winthrop, Washington – Hotel Rio Vista

Winthrop, Washington – Hotel Rio Vista

Winthrop, Washington – Hotel Rio Vista – View from our balcony

Winthrop, Washington – Hotel Rio Vista – View from our balcony

Winthrop, Washington – Hotel Rio Vista – View from our balcony

Winthrop, Washington – Wildflowers

Great Fun!

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Out and about - Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards wine dinner

Out and about…

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards wing dinner hosted by Lombardi's founder Diane Symms and Bergevin Lane Vineyards Winemaker Dave Harvey…

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards 

About the Winery

The winery a 20,000 square foot facility with capacity to produce 20,000 cases annually. 22 five ton stainless steel fermenting tank plus two larger tanks lay out the landscape in an “industrially hip” setting. On the side, 1.5 ton stainless steel punch down fermenters. 3 temperature controlled/humidified barrel rooms aid in the malolactic conversion, white barrel fermentation and aging process of the wines and a fully equipped onsite laboratory.

Production

They produce around 11,000 cases annually—with the majority of that wine bottled under the “Calico” labels. The lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier and reserve wines are very limited and range from 150 cases to 800 on average.

Dave Harvey, Winemaker

Dave Harvey joined Bergevin Lane with over 19 years of winemaking experience in Washington State working for notable wineries such as Townshend Cellars, Gordon Brothers and Terra Blanca.

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards – Mill Creek

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Lombardi's founder Diane Symms

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Bergevin Lane Vineyards Winemaker Dave Harvey

About The Dinner

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant’s Executive chef Matt Romeo, Management and Staff once again put together a wine and food pairing that was outstanding. The menu was full of well seasoned, great tasting, artfully prepared dishes that paired nicely with Bergevin Lane wines. Great value, great job….

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Ahi Carpaccio

Ahi Carpaccio - spice rubbed, carrots and red onion slaw, olive oil, gray salt***+

2012 Love-struck Viognier*** peach, and pairs, melons

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Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Prawn Arancini

Prawn Arancini – crisp breaded risotto, prawn, chive and mascarpone filling, lobster beurre blanc****

2012 She-Devil Chardonnay***+ un-oak, grapefruit, Honeysuckle

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Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - NY Strip Steak

NY Strip Steak - butter basted hand cut RR Ranch signature New York steak, caramelized onion and Gorgonzola crostini, and crisp prosciutto***+

2010 Moonspell Cabernet Sauvignon***+ blackberries, chocolate, tobacco

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Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Zucchini Fettuccine

Zucchini “Fettuccine” - zucchini strips, mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, micro basil, extra virgin olive oil***

2009 Calico Red*** dark fruits, vanilla

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Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Bergevin Lane Vineyards - Chocolate Panna Cotta

Chocolate Panna Cotta*** Northwest berries

2010 Wild Child Merlot**+ dark chocolate, cherry

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