Our Woodinville Wine Blog trio convened for lunch on a beautiful and warm spring day at Willows Lodge’s Barking Frog restaurant. It was my first trip to this casual and airy bistro, and I was very excited to meet up with the ladies! The moment I saw the outdoor seating options, I knew this would be a trip that would not disappoint. ...
Jen and I wanted to meet up with another photographer to collaborate and plan future projects. Craving a whiskey milkshake, I suggested Hollywood Tavern. Away we went, although I came to my senses and realized I shouldn’t order a whiskey dessert drink during a business meal! We looked longingly at the fireside Adirondack chairs outside, but it was still fairly ...
On a recent spring Sunday, my friend Bob and I spontaneously decided to go to lunch at Vivi Pizzeria in Woodinville. The prospect of sitting in the sun on their beautiful outdoor patio surrounded by colorful flower planters was delightful. A neighboring table awaited hungry diners. I ordered a glass of “Abracadabra” from Brian Carter Cellars, remembering how nice it ...
We had a lot to talk about and catch up on, and neither of us wanted to mess around in our kitchens making (and cleaning up after) sandwiches. So we headed out to The Commons on a cheerfully cloudy day. We wistfully admired these Adirondack chairs, but we shall have to relax in them on a sunnier, warmer day ahead! I ...