Corkyard Carmel Valley

Definitely take a drive to Carmel Valley while in the region and stop by Corkyard for lunch.  

Super cute and delicious. The burger was too good! 

The Praline Connection New Orleans

Totally Yummy and work the trip!

Cornbread and Gumbo!








Bread pudddinggggg

Mabel's Lobster Claw Kennebunkport Maine

mabelslobster.com


All I can say is yum! Everything we had at Mabel's Lobster Claw was delicious. Our server was super nice and friendly. The food was so good.

How has no one mentioned the fried haddock sandwiches? I've seen them on the menus, but decided only to order one at Mabel's. it was ridiculously good!

Lobster Mac and Cheese: enough said!

Husband had the seafood Newburgh, he loved it.

Oh-- and the blueberry pie-- mmm!

Rococo's Ice Cream Kennebunkport Maine

http://www.rococoicecream.com/



Rococo's is known for their out of the ordinary ice cream flavors. It's right at the cusp of Dock Square, and it's definitely worth a try.

I had the spicy rocky road and sea salt and caramel.

Delish!

And they were really nice too.

David's KPT Kennebunkport

http://boathouseme.com/davids/




I read about David's being a fine dining establishment in Portland that had ventured over to Kennebunkport. The inn that I'm staying at had a blog post espousing the greatness of their half price happy hour. Well, we had to try it. The space was beautiful. The setting, perfect, right on the water.

The staff that greeted us didn't really care were we went, they motioned outside and told us to pick a spot on the deck. I guess they think happy hour guests are cheap? Well you offered the happy hour pricing!

The food was decent albeit small portions-- as to be expected.

The best thing ordered were the oysters. They really were fresh.

Also ordered:
Steak tartar - good (tiny)
Bruschetta - ok
Brie - small but good
Duck Slider - just a puff of focaccia with sliver of duck
Oysters - fab

The Clam Shack Kennebunkport Maine

http://theclamshack.net/


Since we were on a mission to try lobster rolls in Maine, we had to eat at the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport. The line wasn't as long as expected, but we went a bit before lunch. It was a lot longer by the time we finished. Even though, there was still plenty of outdoor indoor seating.

I didn't really like the lobster roll. The bun was too dense and the lobster was just plain. I don't really understand the draw here but to each their own. The full belly clam was good though.

Alisson's Kennebunkport Maine

www.alissons.com





Obviously you want to eat lobster rolls when you visit Maine. Alisson's was the first place we tried when we landed in Kennebunkport.

Lobster roll was good
Chowder was good
Service was polite but slow
Order came out fast

All in all I would say it is worth going. I didn't think it was the best thing I've ever had, but good enough.

Other things to do and eat in Seattle

Go to Bainbridge Island. Seriously, just go. This little slice of the world is beautiful. With quaint shops and restaurants lining the streets to galleries, there is something for everyone here. The bonus is the quick 35 minute ferry ride from Seattle.






We ate at Harbor Public House, a kind of a pub place with local fare. No kids allowed, twenty one and up only.

Fish and chips were pretty tasty. Tuna sandwich was ok. It was raw, and although I love raw fish I like it better in sashimi than in a sandwich.

They have a great view outside too.
















Mora Ice Cream Company

Absolutely dreamy ice cream. I had Swiss chocolate. The girls working were rude, but hey, the ice cream is delish!














Pikes Chowder

The crab roll is ok.
The chowder is good!





Japon Dog
gourmet hot dog vendor

A Japanese fusion hot dog? Hell yes! Interesting favors. Yum!

Lecosho Seattle

http://lecosho.com/
We stopped in at Lecosho after passing it several times on walks from our hotel to the market. We looked it up and it had good reviews-- so we went. Apparently opened by the Matt from Matt's in the Market.
Thoughtful food
Great atmosphere
Sit outside if you can
Go for happy hour and get lots of small plates
Best: hands down the braised beef. SO Delicious!
Also get: Spaetzle (dump it in with the braised beef!)
Liked: sausage and lentils
Nice: cheese plate
Yes: chocolate torte
No: porchetta ( how do you jack up pig when your restaurant is named after a pig?)

Seattle Deli Banh Mi

Had to have it.
Chewy crunchy salty flavory
Fresh
Delish!
The Bahn Mi at Seattle deli was all these things.
If you don't live here-- they don't have an actual restaurant. You grab and go.
Chicken was good.
Pork was better.
Spring rolls a must.
Eat it!