Mee Sum Pastry Hom Bow at Pike Place Market

by Tove Tupper

I have strolled through Pike Place Market more times than I can count. I have watched the flying fish, smelled the fresh flowers, tasted the juicy fruit, sucked on the sweet honey sticks and bought plenty of souvenirs. And I love it all. But if I only had enough time...

Pho Aroma in West Seattle

by Tim Lewis

It pays to be the top result on Google search. That’s how Tove and I found Pho Aroma in West Seattle. After a nice hike through Lincoln Park, we wanted to snag dinner, so I quickly grabbed my phone and Googled “The Best Pho in West Seattle.” The...

Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack in Georgetown

by Tim Lewis

You might be a little intimidated walking into Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack in Georgetown if you judge the place from the outside. It looks more like a dive bar that’s seen better days than a restaurant that serves some of the best chili in Seattle. Once...

The Beer Junction in West Seattle

by Tim Lewis

The Beer Junction in West Seattle is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a fun place for friends and strangers to connect over beer, wine, cider and more beer. Boasting one of Seattle’s largest beer selection, The Beer Junction is a bottle shop with more...

John Nielsen’s Authentic Danish Pastries

by Tove Tupper

I recently jumped at the chance to check out John Nielsen’s Authentic Danish Pastries in Lower Queen Anne. The majority of my ancestors are from Scandinavia and I’m very proud of my Norwegian, Danish and Swedish roots. I’ve also spent some time in...

Tin Room Bar and Grill in Burien

by Tove Tupper

The Tin Room Bar and Grill in Burien is more than just a place to grab lunch. It’s a central part of Olde Town Burien and it’s packed with history. Never in a million years did I think I’d find myself in Burien five days a week, but with my new...