Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor is a Perennial Favorite
The iconic Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor, WA.Jan Ewen/eatdosee.com. Just across the Narrows Bridge from Tacoma is the charming, waterfront town of Gig Harbor. Lined with boats of all sizes, the harbor offers a walkable, visual delight, a unique shopping experience, and many fabulous restaurants. A visit to Gig Harbor makes a perfect day trip for most Puget Sound residents.
Read full storyAntique Sandwich Co. Has a Long History of Sandwich Magic
The Antique Sandwich Company, Tacoma, WAJan Ewen/eatdosee.com. Who doesn’t love a great sandwich? And maybe a piece of pie, or a slice of homemade quiche? How about a salad heaped with quality meats, fresh ingredients, and homemade dressings? There is something fresh and delicious for everyone at the cozy Antique Sandwich Co. in Tacoma.
Read full storyHistory Comes to Life at Fort Nisqually, Tacoma
The bastion at Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, WAJan Ewen/eatdosee.com. There is an historical gem in Tacoma that is well worth an afternoon’s saunter. I hadn’t visited Fort Nisqually in Point Defiance Park for several years and I recently discovered that this “living history museum”, run by the Metro Parks of Tacoma, is more visitor-friendly than ever.
Read full story8 Unique Gardens in 1 Park - Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
A heavily laden wisteria adds to the local landscape.Jan Ewen. Welcome to Eight Unique and Beautifully Designed Gardens. Did you know that the 700-acre Point Defiance Park, which offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, is also the home of eight beautifully designed gardens that will be at the height of their blooming season throughout the next few months? So, if you need a peaceful afternoon soaking in a little natural magnificence, I suggest you take a leisurely stroll through a few of the Point Defiance Gardens.
Read full storyElandan Gardens - Where the Story is Everything
Elandan Gardens, Bremerton, WA.Jan Ewen/eatdosee.com. You may not realize that right in your backyard is an internationally known garden renowned for its bonsai collection and the work of master bonsai artist, Dan Robinson. When it comes to bonsai, Dan tells me that “the story is everything”. This becomes increasingly clear as he walks me through his stunning collection, sharing the stories of individual plants he has grown, sculpted, and revered.
Read full storyHealthy Food Options at the Flying Apron Cafe Will Not Disappoint
Let me just say, it was the best cup of brewed coffee I’d had in a long time. Now, let’s talk about the food and atmosphere. We were looking for an afternoon treat and a little coffee pick-me-up. Finding a café with a comfortable place to watch the world for a while? That would be an added bonus.
Read full storyThe Coastal Kitchen for Fresh Oysters or "Blunch" on Capitol Hill
The Coastal Kitchen in the Capitol Hill District of Seattle, WA.Jan Ewen/eatdosee.com. When you think of inland Seattle restaurants, your first thought may not be fresh, local seafood, but the.
Read full storyDusty Strings - An Unexpected Musical Encounter in Fremont
I thought I was going to be writing a post on a wonderful lunch at Jai Thai on Fremont Ave. in Fremont. Fremont is an eclectically charming neighborhood of Seattle: self-proclaimed “ImagiNation” and Artistic Republic as recognized by the King County Council. We did have a delicious lunch of Thai favorites but the restaurant was slightly uninspiring. The food was enjoyable, fresh and reasonably priced but this was perhaps, not a destination restaurant.
Read full storyThe Old Food Circus Transformed into The Armory, Seattle Center House
The Seattle Center Armory formerly The Food CircusJan Ewen/eatdosee.com. As a kid, in the years following the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, the Center House was one of my favorite places to visit. The original food court was filled with exciting temptations from the cutting edge Orange Julius to the ever-popular MacDonald’s. Over the past 50 years, time had taken its toll on the good, old Food Circus. The choices had become flat and predictable. It was uninspiring to wander through the food court and see that the once original and vibrant heart of the Seattle Center had become a pale version of its former self.
Read full storyThe Pacific Seas Aquarium in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA.
The Point Defiance Zoo and New Aquarium, Tacoma, WA.Jan Ewen/eatdosee.com. If you are a water nut like I am, you're going to love a visit to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new underwater playground, Pacific Seas Aquarium. This long-awaited addition to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium opened in 2018 and is a thing of beauty and a treat for all ages. The Pacific Seas Aquarium is one of two aquariums in the Point Defiance Zoo in Point Defiance Park, in the North End of Tacoma, WA.
Read full storyLeavenworth Shines in Any Season
The Christmas shop, Kris Kringl, in Leavenworth, WA.Jan Ewen/eatdosee.com. There are many things to love about Leavenworth, Washington and the opportunities change throughout the year. Particularly known for it's holiday cheer, Leavenworth also offers a bounty of year-round excitement for everyone in your household. The surrounding areas in this Cascade mountain town are home to snow sports, camping, hiking, bird-watching, water sports in the nearby lakes, wineries, and the list goes on.
Read full storyLakebay Marina is a Salty Sight from the Past
Casual dining at Lakebay Marina, Lakebay WA.Jan Ewen. The sights and smells of the vintage Northwest waterfront are alive and well at the Lakebay Marina in Lakebay, WA. Off the beaten path on the Key Peninsula near Gig Harbor, the Lakebay Marina harkens back to a rich, salty history. The nearly 100-year-old marina, nestled in the Mayo Cove in Carr Inlet, offers safe harbor to a small fleet of pleasure craft in a stunning location. To reach the marina, you must first “walk the plank” or pier, out to the old structure. There is not a lot of signage welcoming you to the idyllic spot, but when you see the old, white building at the end of a rather long gang plank you’llknow you have arrived.
Read full storyChihuly's Garden and Glass Exhibition, Seattle
The Amazing Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition in Seattle. Art Glass Display at Chihuly's Garden and Glass ExhibitionJan Ewen. As I sit down to write this post, I already know I will run out of superlatives before I am finished. But I will do my best.
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