And were pretty dang good at it..
For day 15, in honor of my current "lose-the-rest-of-the-damn-stubborn-baby-weight" diet, I'm reminiscing about, well, FOOD!
When we find something we like, we both whole-heartedly incorporate it into our routine. This rings true for restaurants, beverages, appetizers, desserts, etc.
Prepare to salivate.
15. Thai, Thai and more Thai....
Our love affair with Thai food began in Seattle at a funky little place in Fremont--a short walk from my SPU apartment in Queen Anne. After we got married and moved to Magnolia we found a more economical hole-in-the-wall Thai fix. It didn't offer the same ambiance, but definitley matched the food quality. Funny thing, neither Gary nor I can for the life of us remember the name of that place. Sure, they are a dime a dozen in Seattle...but dangit, we LOVED that place (the women knew us by voice on the phone--and always remined Gary to bring me my cup of jasmine green tea, which he ALWAYS forgot...)
14. Pappadeaux.
When Gary lived in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area we loved to try new spots each time I'd be down for a visit. Pappadeaux was BY FAR our fave. We could eat seafood every day, for every meal...and this joint offers the best and biggest (I know, we WERE in Texas...) seafood platters (they make MEAN Texas sized Long Islands, too!)
13. Chinook's
Another Seafood spot....located in the Fisherman's terminal in Seattle (Magnolia/Ballard). This was our go-to date night spot. They had a nice big patio where we would often sit outside (they offered blankets for extra comfort on those chillier nights) and watch the boats in the bay. Gary craved their steamer clams smothered in garlic and soaked in butter....I craved their mahi-mahi tacos. Paired with the right wine (depending on the season, menu, and temp outside), the flavors almost outdid the view....
12. The Melting Pot
We didn't go here much (we've only been to the one in Seattle), although I wish we could afford it. We spent a handful of nights here, all to celebrate something. Pretty sure most of the time we just did dessert (my reccomendation), but twice we did the full course fondue meal and ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man, we were STUFFED. This place is a wonderful splurge spot, but definitely too rich to frequent on a daily basis.
11. Sushi, baby!
We did most of our Sushi dates at Blue C (conveyer belt Sushi at it's best) in Fremont, because it was close by, but if we were gonna do a night out downtown and we wanted Sushi, it was always O'Hana. NOTHING beats Las Vegas rolls and Sapporo Light...and maybe a Saki Bomb or two...
10. Canlis.
We dined here in style at least once a week (NOOOOOOOOOOT!) I wish we could have gone there once. I would always see Limos parked outside of this high profile restaurant overlooking Lake Union when I was jumping on highway 99 from Queen Anne on my way to Gary's (ghetto) apartment. I always wondered if anyone famous was dining inside, and sometimes held up traffic trying to crane my neck to see if I would recognize anyone ducking into their stretch limo. Over here in the 5-0-9 we have a Canlis restaurant of our own, it's located in always classy YakiVegas, please, check it out! :)
9. Farmer's Kitchen
This is our FAVE home-town (Hermiston) date-spot. Totally worthy of the drive from surrounding areas. Great brews, good wine, SCALLOPS TO-DIE-FOR...fun, relaxed, candle-lit cozy environment.
8. HOT DOGS.
Not the flimsy kind from the plastic pack. The kind you can only find after 11 pm outside big city bars. Not with ketchup and mustard. Oh no. Ketchup, mustard, CREAM CHEESE, GRILLED ONIONS, JALAPENOS AND SAUERKRAUT. Holy heart-attack of goodness in a bun (better after one-too many beverages, eaten in a bumpy cab ride home and smeared all over your face and all over your clothes...just sayin').
7. Bubble Tea!
My college roomies introduced me to this fun frozen beverage. It's huge bubbles of tapioca in your choice of fruity flavored icy goodness. Who would have thought chewy tapioca bubbles sucked through huge colorful straws could ever be such fun?!
6. Garlic Fries.
But only sitting in the center field sunshine of SafeCo field washed down with a cold Miller Lite. Bad breath for days, but soooooooooooo worth it.
5. P.F. Chang's
Two words: LETTUCE WRAPS. If you haven't tried them, DO.
4. Hills Restaurant
Best Bloody Marys and Tri-City hangover breakfast (according to us, anyway--we could be biased because they are family...).
3. Traditions Buffet at Wildhorse Resort & Casino
But only on Thursdays for the all-you-can-eat SEAFOOD Buffet. Can you say ALASKAN KING CRAB???
2. Taco Truck.
In our home, it's "Taco Truck Friday." If we find ourselves home on Friday evening, we enjoy a platefull of asada tacos and delicious torta from our favorite local taco truck. Sometimes with lemon-lime Jarritos, sometimes Corona w/lime.
1. Drive thru Daiquiri stands.
I swear. Texas. It should be it's own country.
And on that note, I digress.
Off to bed I tredge with drool on my chin and a grumbling tummy...
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