Washington Restaurants - Mike's Road Trip

The Mansion Restaurant at Rosario Resort

Mike Shubic July 27th, 2016 1 Comment

Overlooking the stunning Cascade Bay on Orcas Island, Washington, The Mansion Restaurant at the Rosario Resort & Spa serves up a dining experience equal to that of its extraordinary view. The menu is imaginative, fresh and well executed. As I drove toward the Rosario Resort I was struck by the...

Tantalizing terroir cuisine at T. Maccarone’s

Mike Shubic December 10th, 2012 Comments Off

Over the past decade Walla Walla, Washington has seen a stratospheric surge in its wine industry, going from a couple dozen vineyards, to well over one hundred today. The growth of high quality vino being produced in the Walla Walla Valley has spawned a world-class culinary scene. Located in the...

Jimgermanbar in Waitsburg, WA

Mike Shubic January 2nd, 2012 4 Comments

While I was in Walla Walla, Washington staying at the ever-so-quaint Fat Duck Inn, the proprietor (Alexa) invited to take me to this up-and-coming little town about 20 miles north called, Waitsburg. Founded in 1859, Waitsburg is a cute town that seems to be reemerging as a hip destination with...

Outstanding Meal at Palm Court

Mike Shubic November 24th, 2010 Comments Off

Last night we enjoyed a spectacular meal at the Palm Court, which is the restaurant located inside the Davenport Hotel. The first course was a delicious fresh berry and mixed green salad (substituted blue cheese for goat) with a poppy-seed dressing. I couldn't believe how full of flavor the berries...

Spud Fish & Chips Restaurant Review – Seattle, WA

Mike Shubic May 20th, 2010 1 Comment

I was born in the Seattle area and have very fond memories of my Father taking my sister and I to Spud Fish & Chips near Green Lake. Every time I'm in the Seattle area, I go out of my way to visit the Spud (the one on Alki Beach...