Going South... of Vancouver

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Vancouver is so close to the border, so it's not difficult to make trips to visit our southern neighbours some what often. However, I cut off the use of the term "neighbour" after Seattle.

 1. Serious Pie

316 Virginia St
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
(206) 838-7388

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/23/2010

**To be rapped/sung to the beat/tune of "I'll be Missing You" by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans**

Seems like yesterday I got to taste your dough
I put my name, spent 1 hour on hold
In the cue, just let the lager pitchers flow
Notorious, everyone says you're…More »

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 2. Caffè Senso Unico

622 Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98101
USA
(206) 264-7611
5.0 star rating
  3/27/2010

The last time I was in this area to take a bus from the sketchy Greyhound station down the road, there was nothing in terms of food/beverage outlets except for the Vietnamese place in the station and a Subway.  I was there this morning and thought,…More »

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 3. PCC Natural Markets

9803 Edmonds Way
Edmonds, WA 98020
USA
(425) 275-9036

Categories: Grocery, Delis, Pizza

5.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

This store is a foodie's heaven! As well as for anyone who is vegan, vegetarian, on a wheat free diet, etc.  Amazing selection of good food here! I think I spent more than an hour just browsing around and I only came here in search of Nancy's Yogurt,…More »

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 4. Trader Joe's

3800 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA 98466
USA
(253) 460-2672

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
  8/4/2009

I love Trader Joes. This one even has a demo counter where they gave out samples of creme brulee! I really liked the lay out of this TJ compared to the bellingham one. It seemed like they had more things. Atleast a bigger wine selection.

They also…More »

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 5. The Pizza Source

12008 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
USA
(206) 241-8880

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
  11/2/2009

Since Jessica N. wrote this review, apparently it has changed ownership. However, they still do have simple and delicious pizza!

My first time having this pizza was when we came into seattle last winter during the huge snow storm to get a flight to…More »

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 6. Jalapenos Mexican Family Restaurant

501 W Holly St
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
(360) 671-3099

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  8/4/2009

I think Jalapenos' will be my regular Mex food stop in Bellingham from now on when I venture down south.  The food here was pretty good and their patio was great on a hot summer's day. The fresh fruit margaritas were delicious! I've never had a…More »

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 7. Pel' Meni - Russian Dumplings

1211 N State St
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
(360) 715-8324

Category: Russian

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2010

This is a great place to stop and eat at when you're on the road and you don't want to eat commercialized fast food. They have two options: meat or potato dumplings. I got half & half. They were pretty tasty. They're served with curry powder, hot…More »

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 8. NEXUS Enrolment Centre

Vancouver International Airport
Richmond, BC
(604) 666-4598

Category: Travel Services

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2009

Nexus at the airport rocks! Super fast. Not too much hassle at all! Totally worth the $50.  I should fly to the US more often!  

Nexus on the ground... going in to the US is okay. Coming back to Canada is so complicated with the entire form thing to…More »

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 9. Crab Pot

1301 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
USA
(206) 624-1890

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 8/10/2009

If you want to get down to your primitive barbaric roots while eating (with out the hunting gathering part), this is the place to be.

This time we had the huge Alaskan feast and it was delicious!  Well, for $35 you get a bunch of crab, clams,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2009

    From what I remember, Crab Pot had some awesome fish and chips, clam chowder, and or course, crab. I… Read more »

 10. El Cazador - CLOSED

481 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
USA
(360) 755-9833

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  Update - 5/20/2009

My second experience with this restaurant was.... just okay.  The food wasn't amazing or anything. I think i had high expectations since previously I ate at La Palma in Hermiston, OR and it was amazing!

This time there was no salsa bar like last…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/19/2009 First to Review

    Exactly what I wanted right when I wanted it!  We went here on our drive back to Vancouver and… Read more »

 11. Los Compadres

4280 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J5
(604) 569-1922

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

2.0 star rating
  6/11/2010 First to Review

Hmmm... I came here on a weeknight and I had some hope because there was another couple here dining.  They had chicken enchiladas on special and I should have known better.

Generally when something is on special, the restaurant is trying to get rid…More »

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 12. Pacific Highway Port of Entry

9950 Pacific Hwy
Blaine, WA 98230
USA
(360) 332-5771
4.0 star rating
  10/20/2010

This crossing will save you (usually) a lot more time into the U.S. and the border guards here can be funny and crack jokes with you. I mean... when you're two sisters that typically get called twins, what young guy wouldn't comment?  

I also prefer…More »

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 13. United States Customs

9901 Pacific Hwy
Blaine, WA 98230
USA
(360) 332-5771
3.0 star rating
  11/29/2010

Usually, but not always, I find that this border crossing always ask more interrogative questions than the Pacific crossing, which make me really nervous... because let's face it; any time anyone asks you a million questions that you have to answer…More »

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 14. West Coast Duty Free Ltd

111 176 St
Surrey, BC V3S 9S4
(604) 538-3222

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

I love this duty free store because they have all sorts of fun things.  It's really easy to kill an hour in this store just checking out the make up collection, perfume displays, Roger & Gallet soaps and lotions, chocolates to get for the additional…More »

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 15. Boomer's Drive In

310 N Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
(360) 647-2666
4.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Mmmm mmm mm!  Delicious! I hadn't been to a drive-in restaurant in ages (not since White Spot had them everywhere and I was a kid)!  I ordered the classic combo with a chocolate milkshake! So delicious and so bad for you! The waffle fries were so…More »

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 16. Jet City Pizza

6830 NE Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA 98028
USA
(425) 402-8111

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
  3/23/2011

I'll echo scott h. and say, "damn good pizza."  If you like a nice perfectly doughy pizza with yummy toppings this is the place! Every time I come to Seattle area I think about this pizza.  Their beer battered crust is yumm!! They have some creative…More »

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 17. Tully's Coffee

6702 NE Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA 98028
USA
(425) 402-1667

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

It's a nice place to grab a quick cup of coffee on the way home to Vancouver and stay awake for the drive. Better than Starbucks. But their blended ice coffees aren't to my tastes.

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 18. Munchen Haus

709 Front St
Leavenworth, WA 98826
USA
(509) 548-1158

Category: German

4.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

A solid sausage fest... I mean house.. I mean, come here to get your fill of sausage! Ermm.... well it's tastier than it is dirty ;-) They have a good selection of high quality sausages, including a turkey and a vegetarian option. Not something you…More »

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 19. Duty Free Americas

20 12th St
Blaine, WA 98231
USA
(360) 332-5223
4.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

It's not as good as the West Coast Duty Free on the Canadian side of the border in terms of selection for cosmetics and perfumes, and not as big as it, but it's pretty inexpensive for alcohol.  And they give you a stamp card that if you buy 5 you get…More »

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 20. Fred Meyer

800 Lakeway Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
USA
(360) 738-4210

Categories: Grocery, Drugstores

5.0 star rating
  10/22/2011

OOohh! My new favorite store in Bellingham! They have a sizeable natural foods section and I can find the yogurt brands that I like (Nancy's, Fage, Brown Cow).  They also have a good produce section--I found chanterelle mushrooms there last time and…More »

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 21. Maggiano's Little Italy

10455 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
USA
(425) 519-6476

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2011

This was a very interesting and entertaining experience.  Our server was really intense and was really trying to sell us on the "specials." And When only 1/5 of us ordered a special, he looked really disappointed and not happy with  the 4 of us, but…More »

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 22. Mango Thai Cuisine & Bar

18613 International Blvd
SeaTac, WA 98188
USA
(206) 243-1888

Category: Thai

5.0 star rating
  10/24/2011

Wow! Delicious Thai food! We loved everything we ordered here, and the Thai iced tea is so good!! The decor is very chic modern, trendy.  The prices are probably a bit higher than your average Thai restaurant.  We ordered cashew chicken, pork belly,…More »

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 23. Hillcrest Bakery

10010 Main St
Bothell, WA 98011
USA
(425) 486-5292

Category: Bakeries

2.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Their over the phone/email customer service was great!  Unfortunately, it kind of stops there.  I ordered a cake for my sister's birthday and had my other sister who lives near Bothell pick it up.  In short, the cake was probably one of the worst…More »

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 24. Residence Inn by Marriott

11920 NE 195th St
Bothell, WA 98011
USA
(425) 485-3030

Category: Hotels

5.0 star rating
  12/2/2011

We really liked this hotel.  It was warm and comfortable. We got a one bedroom with a sofa bed for the 4 of us. The room was modern with a new flat screen TV.  It also had an entire kitchen in it, which was a lot bigger than many kitchens I've seen.…More »

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 25. Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218
USA
(503) 493-1966

Category: Airlines

5.0 star rating
  1/7/2012

I love Alaska Airlines. I am a loyal customer.  Anytime I go anywhere, I always see if I can go via Alaska Air.  Why? They are always on time, usually earlier.  They have friendly staff.  Free microbrew craft beer or local wine on those small puddle…More »

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 26. Capers Café et Le Bar

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97220
USA
(503) 280-1010

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Bagels

Neighbourhood: Northeast Portland

5.0 star rating
  1/7/2012

For an airport restaurant, we had a lovely experience here! We hadn't had a big breakfast as we had to catch our first flight really early in the morning. So by the time we got to our Portland connection, we were tired and in need of good food. That…More »

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 27. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
USA
(206) 433-5388

Category: Airports

4.0 star rating
  1/15/2012

I love airports in general.  Maybe it was since watching Love Actually. I don't know.  But they're a great place for people watching. And I love when airports have many shops and restaurants to choose from. Not that I always buy or eat anything at…More »

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 28. Señor Moose Café

5242 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
USA
(206) 784-5568

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2012

Deeeeeeee-licious!!! The guacamole alone is enough to keep me coming back.  I had the carne asada and it was cooked to perfection. Though, I have to say, I kept trying to sneak my sister's chipotle shrimp when she wasn't looking.

This restaurant is…More »

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 29. Inn at Queen Anne

505 1st Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
USA
(206) 282-7357

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

I really liked this hotel, but as the other reviews say, it's a no-frills hotel.  Don't expect any of the fancy, new-hotel type amenities.  The building is old and rickety. They have real keys, not card locks, and you have to ask the desk for  a hair…More »

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Yelping Since

January 2009

Things I Love

dim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.

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Umatilla, Oregon

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Secret Daughter

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Mom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti

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Pisco sours! (how to make them)

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Orange.  Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.