If you are ever there go here
 

If your name is homoe and you live around Chicago and hang out at BFP then if you are ever in the Toronto (Scarborough) area you must come to the most welcoming apt. for special folks. All stays include a private bedroom, cooked meals and private transportation to many interesting places. Of course all is posted for free only if you can cover the previous mentioned profile description.

Sounds wonderful!
 

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Got a sweet tooth and going to be near the Olympic Peninsula....
 

Cookie Creations 10801 State Hwy 104. Kingston WA




Just opened, locally owned, and very tasty if I do say so myself......:hangloose:

Sorry to say if you had planned on going to......
 

City Lit Book Store In Logan Square Closing Due To Coronavirus: ‘Revenues Have Fallen Dramatically’


It's the latest small business in Chicago to permanently close because of the coronavirus pandemic.

If I ever get back to Portland....
 

Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meats..
4138 SE WOODSTOCK BLVDPORTLANDOR97202
503.771.6714

They showed this place again on Triple D and it looks marvelous....:eating:

A recommendation from my traveling companion in the Windy City..
 

Batter & Berries 748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago


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Owners Dr. Tanya and Craig Richardson opened the first Batter & Berries in 2012. The menu ranges from a French toast flight to fried-chicken-stuffed waffles to brisket hash. “We try to take our food to another level,” says Craig Richardson. “We make everything from scratch, and people appreciate the quality.”

Looking for some good Mexican dishes in Seattle......
 

Check out Taco City at 5212 Rainier Ave S, Seattle,

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Birria Tacos, my favorite, consist of 4 Fried Corn Tortillas filled with slow cooked beef, with melted cheese & a beef dipping sauce are delicious!

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No worries if your fav watering hole is closed down, several cocktail delivery services have sprung up...
 

One being Gin and Juice, a virtual cocktail bar from award-winning Beverage Director, Kevin Beary and the team behind Three Dots and a Dash.

Gin and Juice is a carryout and delivery-only concept that gives you the chance to mix up the best version of your favorite classic cocktails at home. Gin and Juice offers individual and group cocktail kits that include everything you need from spirits to mixers like fresh squeezed juices, hand-crafted cordials, syrups and garnishes to a selection of bar tools, specialty cocktail ice and mugs that can be added on.

https://www.drinkginandjuice.com/

Another is Blue Blazer

https://www.drinkginandjuice.com/

Plus

Hello Cocktails

https://www.hello-cocktails.com/

These service the Chicago area

Wood fired Pizza........
 

The Carlson Block 531 Church St Wilkeson, WA

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Sunday's Seattle Times featured an article about this pizza as well as the small town of Wilkeson.

This will make a perfect day trip soon for me and Mary and I'll post more afterwards!

Sidebar: In my opinion, they'll have to go some to beat Cloverleaf

Honeymoon Island State Park is the oasis that awaits you at the end of the Dunedin Causeway. This beautiful beach park was once home to over 50 bungalows and a premier spot for honeymooners back in the 1930’s. Now visitors come to this location to enjoy the beach and outdoor recreation. Whether you crave a romantic beach day or you want to bond while doing your favorite outdoor excursions, Honeymoon Island is a favorite among local couples.

Looking for some pasta dishes while in the Windy City?
 

Flour PowerUkrainian Village 1642 W Chicago Ave (b/t Paulina St & Marshfield Ave)


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If it's tacos and Mexican fare you're craving ......
 

Taqueria Chingon Bucktown, Logan Square, 2234 N Western Ave (b/t Lyndale St & Belden Ave)


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Perhaps you're looking for throw pillows while in Chicago...
 

Well check out..

Cassona Home 5241 N Clark St Andersonville, Edgewater (b/t Berwyn Ave & Farragut Ave)

Jayson Home 1885 N Clybourn Ave DePaul, Lincoln Park (b/t Kenmore Ave & Wisconsin St)

Eastern Accents 4201 W Belmont (b/t Keeler Ave & Kenosha Ave)

From Chicago Magazine........
 

The Five Best Noodle Dishes in Chicago's Chinatown

1. Steamed Lobster With Garlic and Vermicelli
Wentworth Seafood House 2229 S. Wentworth Ave.

2. Dan Dan Noodles
Szechwan JMC 243 W. Cermak Rd.

3. Biang Biang Noodles With Pork
Shan Shaan Taste 2002 S. Wentworth Ave.

4. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup With Wontons
Yummy Yummy Noodles 2334 S. Wentworth Ave.

5. Scallion Oil Noodles
Meet Noodles 2026 S. Clark St.

Even tho these dishes were recommended by Chicago Magazine, before posting I had talked with my Chicago friend & traveling companion and she agreed after having tasted each dish for herself!....:hangloose:

I still have not been to Buddies but I've had Detroit Style Pizza! In fact it seems to have caught on in other cities like wildfire!

Since I originally posted, 7 Cedars has added a five floor 100 room hotel. They have an underground tunnel from the casino to the art gallery which features art from S'Klallam Tribe artists.

Moto, a Detroit-style pizza joint recently opened an establishment in West Seattle ...4526 42nd Ave SW b/t Alaska St & Oregon St.

From a article in Jan's 26th Seattle paper......

Moto in West Seattle is a new Detroit-style pizza joint that just had its soft opening last weekend. And much to the surprise of the owners, they were greeted with an almost two hour long line of customers eager to try their pies and completely sold out by the end of the weekend.