One of the Best Brunch Experience Ever!

Today my boyfriend and I decided to get some brunch.  People have been raving about POMEGRANATE BISTRO in Redmond.  I realized it was 10 minutes away from my house.  I was so excited to check it out! The restaurant is also a catering business called Lisa Dupar Catering and they've been featured on the food channel.  They also won the award one of the best in Seattle in 2006.  They have wonderful selections on their menu and an award-winning wine list. The food is always fresh because every season they change their menu! They also had a southern twist to their brunch. My boyfriend ordered Chicken & Waffles and loved it. Here are pictures below of what we ordered.  Go check out POMEGRANATE BISTRO for brunch which is from 9-2!
Pomegranate Bistro's Website

PICTURES:

Yummy Mimosa! You can also ask for Pomegranate, Orange, or Tangerine Juice

Izze Clementine! love how they serve it in a cocktail glass

Delicious Smoked Salmon Benedict with Rosemary Hash Browns =)

CHICKEN AND WAFFLE w/ Rosemary hash browns!

Hello Kitty and Piggy Caramel Apple

When I went to Canada to get a break from Seattle, my friend and I stopped by ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Robson street in Vancouver BC.  They have many different kind of sweets at this place.  They have all sorts of chocolates, ice creams and sweet desserts.

We fell in love with a specific dessert.  Here is a picture below.

Hello Kitty and Piggy Caramel Apple! NOM!

Purple Cafe in Seattle

If you love wine and great food, check out Purple Cafe! There are two locations one in Seattle and Bellevue. Their pastas and sandwiches are so yummy.  The people there provide great service.  I felt very welcomed and comfortable there.  They're open till 11pm.  They also have a great happy hour from 3-5:30pm.  Purple Cafe is known for their wide variety of delicious wines. Check out PURPLE CAFE!

Grilled salmon sandwich and sweet potato fries

My Plate:A vegetarian sandwich with amazing sweet potato fries

BEST YOGURT ICE CREAM IN SEATTLE: MENCHIES

Guess what guys! We don't have to go to California to get yogurt land anymore.  There is a yogurt ice cream shop called MENCHIES! They recently opened one in Queen Anne in December.  What is awesome about this place is that you get to make your own yogurt on your own.  There are about 12 different yogurt flavors you can pick from like coconut, peach and many more! Then there is a mini Sweet Factory on the left where you add all the candies and fruits you want in your yogurt.  It was such a fun experience! Check out Menchies in Queen Anne! Price depends on the weight of your yogurt ice cream.

 the process of making your yogurt ice cream

LEFT (Peach and Coconut Yogurt with strawberries, pineapple,chocolate covered sunflowers, mochi and yogurt chips)

RIGHT(Peach and Cheesecake yogurt with strawberries, fruity pebbles, cheesecake bits, mochi, and choclate chips)

MUST TRY PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TROPHY CUPCAKES!!!!!

I am not a huge fan of cakes or cupcakes but the Peanut Butter Jelly Cupcake at Trophy Cupcakes changed that.  The Peanut Butter Jelly cupcake tastes so goood! It has a peanut frosting with a strawberry sorbet frosting on top.  the breading is peanut flavor and the BEST part is the strawberry jelly filling! Every time I bite into this cupcake it is heaven! These cupcakes are only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Go get em!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Trophy Cupcakes

Bomb Amercanized Japanese food

Couple weeks ago my friend and I decided to go on an adventure in China Town.  We always go to a Japanese restaurant called Maekawa but sadly it was closed.  However right next to it was a restaurant called St. George. I remember going there as a kid but didn't quite remember what I ate there.  So we decided to go there.  From our experience the food was fun and new.  I've never tried an Americanized Japanese plate.  I got a tofu teriyaki and my friend got a lunch combo which had chicken katsu and a Japanese style steak. I believe what is popular there are the curry omelets!  We enjoyed our meals and we plan on going there again.  Check out St. George in China Town!

BTW they have awesome Italian Sodas.  It tastes better than any other Italian Sodas I've tried!

Mango Italian Soda...BOMB

Tofu Teriyaki & Lunch Combo (katsu and japanese steak)

THAI FOOOOOOD

So we all know that there are so many Thai restaurants in Seattle.  I swear every block there is a Thai place.  Well I have discovered my favorite Thai Restaurant out of all Seattle Thai Restaurants. It is called Taiwon Thai.  This place is my FAVORITE! Every time I go here I am never disappointed.  Their pad thai is amazing because the taste isn't too ketchupy and it has a fresh flavor. The price isn't too bad depending on what time you go.  Lunch hour it is about 7-8 bucks and dinner 8-9 bucks.  I always get brown rice with my thai food just to be a bit healthy =)  Check out Taiwon Thai in Fremont!

Thaiwon Thai's Pad Thai (left plate) and Panang Curry (right plate)

Yummy Happy Hour =)

On Saturday night my friends and I decided to get happy hour at Earls in Bellevue.  On the weekends Bellevue is always full of people excited to go out and have fun.  Also many awesome restaurants are open for example Earls.  Earls is one of my favorite places to go for happy hour because the food is so good for a great price.  Saturday night I ordered my favorite AHI TUNA SLIDERS! They look like little burgers with half cooked tuna inside them with cucumber, lettuce and avocado. Three tiny burgers come out in a row.  Here is a picture above of the tiny ahi tuna burger I had.  Their happy hour is from 3-6 daily and 10-closing. Must check this place out!

ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI!

So I just recently got back from Whistler.  I was there for the weekend and we definitely ate at some amazing restaurants. One of them was an all you can eat sushi place! I love sushi and paying 13 bucks for all the sushi you want is an awesome deal.  We went to the restaurant called Tanpopo and ordered everything we could.  However I would have to say Shabusen was much better because they also have korean bbq which is you cook your own meat at the dinner table.  Anyways for those who love sushi, I say go to Canada and check out Shabusen and Tanpopo!

P.S. Go at lunch hour because the price is much cheaper ;)

Pie and Coffee! An Amazing Breakfast in Seattle

I visited the Seattle Pie Company, located in downtown Magnolia, where they have an amazing selection of pie and espresso drinks, among other treats. I had a caramel latte and a piece of blueberry pie (pictured below), and it was unbelievable. Very delicious! This is a great place for breakfast or dessert. 

Starbucks’ Artisan Bacon Breakfast Sandwich: Something Fresh

I was delightfully surprised by how delicious the new Artisan Bacon Sandwich from Starbucks is. I have never been a fan of breakfast sandwiches, never got one from any fast food restaurants or anything. However, one of my friends picked one up for me about a week ago from Starbucks and I just have to say it was quite good. Unfortunately, they are no longer only $2 with the purchase of a drink, but if you have a chance to get one I highly recommend it. It looks small at first, but it actually is about the perfect size. It fills you up without making you want to eat too much. The crispiness of the artisan roll mixed with the fresh egg, cheese and bacon make for a great morning meal, even without the coffee. 

A Feast and Fiesta in Ballard

About a week ago, my boyfriend took me out to lunch at a place I had never noticed before although I’ve driven by it hundreds of times. It’s a little place right across the Ballard bridge. It is what some call a taco truck, also known as meals on wheels. We got a giant burrito called the Super Burrito and a beef quesadilla. The food was so delicious and flavorful, and unbelievably fresh! They have a nice seating area and play Mexican music. The atmosphere is great; you almost forget you are in Ballard. An added bonus is that they have the Coca-Cola bottles imported from Mexico with real cane sugar. Next time you are looking for a unique and fun way to spend your lunch money, give this place a try.