Larry in front of the first Starbucks, located in Seattle.
Hi friends– Been meaning to post these pics of all the eating that went on during our travels in Vancouver and Seattle!! Such fun food that I just have to share it– hoping maybe you get up to Vancouver and Seattle soon and try it for yourself!
My favorite food stop in Vancouver wasn’t a restaurant– but the amazing Granville Market!! Spent a whole morning there wandering past bright produce, beautiful baked goods and intriguing groceries. So Fun!
Just around the corner, also on Granville Island, we turned in to Edible Canada with dear friends, Paul & Sue. Loved the stylish interior, interesting menu and the small “made in Canada” store at the back of the restaurant.
Searching for Vancouver eating spots on PInterest, the one that came up time and again was the Cafe Medina. Just brunch and lunch service, with Mediterranean inspired plates. But they are famous for their Belgian waffles with inventive toppings (mine was gingered orange marmalade).
Another Best Stop near Vancouver was The Cliffhouse at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park– a new beautiful space with windows overlooking the cliffs and forest. Amazing seafood chowder and good old fish & chips!
And here are the heart pounding cliffs for which the Cliffhouse was named!
And then we “trained” down to Seattle, watching the sunset over the Pacific as we traveled. Lots of good eating there as well…
We developed the indulgent vacation habit of stopping for coffee and pastries once a day between meals–The London Plane shop was a combination bakery and flower shop. I’d love to be the proprietor there!
One of the Tom Douglas string of restaurants was the very cool Serious Pie.
And Seattle’s version of our In and Out–called Great State Burgers.
On Sunday afternoon we took the ferry out to Bainbridge Island and walked along the waterfront to The Harbor Public House.
Our last morning we trekked down to the Macrina Bakery for breakfast– Best pastry of the trip in a beautiful seat by the window.
Thanks Larry for being my dining buddy on this trip and all the meals for the last 43 years!
Salt Tasting Room In Vancouver– design your own tapas plate with food from all over Europe– delish!
The Thankful Heart 
I am so hungry right now!!! The eggs topping the toast!! The soup!! The pastries!! The pizza!! Yum, yum and yum!!! What a great food trip!!
Hey Jenny! The eggs on toast were amazing– the bottom layer was salmon in a soft herbed cheese. I wish we had gotten your Seattle list before we went! Are you going up this summer?? hugs hugs neighbor!
Oh my! Look at all of this glorious food! It is fantastic! What a great time! 😘🌞💗
Hi Lisa– yep, don’t you think food is one of the best parts of traveling?? Trying new things at new places (and figuring out what you can make at home…). Are you vacationing this summer?? hugs!
Wow! Amazing! I especially like the pastry breaks!
Me too Carol! Don’t do that at home! How’s your summer going?? Just mailed off the link to your blog to a reading friend after we sat through lunch talking about books (a lots more). hugs!
Oh! That’s the best kind of lunch date! …..and thanks for sharing! We’re doing lots of child care this summer for the grands…..and we also have a new grand puppy that adds to the love and excitement! Other than kids and dogs….just trying to stay cool! Hope your AC is going strong!
Sounds like a great way to spend a summer Carol. We’re headed up to San Francisco next month to watch our grand-girl while her mom has their 2nd– a little brother! Hanging out with those kids is the best! hugs friend!
Me too Carol! definitely a vacation only treat. Intrigued by your Widows of Malabar Hill review– got it on my list! thanks.
If you like it, she’s working on the sequel to be released after the first of the year I think.
Got it! thanks Carol– loved all your recommendations… xo
OH my goodness how did you not spend ALL of your money on food? That chowder looks amazing.
Sort of! We did a couple snack dinners. But we DO love to eat! Stay cool there! (it’s over 100 in CA right now, but we’re in Wisconsin where it’s so cool!) hugs hugs!
100?! I’m glad you are in Wisconsin right now. We are having a rare day where the high is only supposed to be 90.
Hope you have the AC cranked up Lacey!! Here in Wisconsin, we just ate breakfast on the back porch and I’m wearing a sweater!! Happy Sunday!! Hope it’s a good one, xxx
Awww that sounds lovely. It’s rainy today here. Which means today it will be nice, but when the rain stops it is going to get HOT and MUGGY. So I’m going to enjoy today!
Stay cool Lacey!! And your Italian sub post was great! I’m rounding up the ingredients for that soon! thanks! xox
Woohoo! Thanks Rhonda, enjoy your day and week.
Wow oh wow! Love all of these food pics! I love Capilano Bridge Park – one of my faves in Vancouver – but have never been to the restaurant. Will have to try it next time. – Kat
Hey Kat– we had never been there before, but it was like a day away in another world! And I think the restaurant it pretty new, so maybe it wasn’t there on your last trip. Are you traveling this summer?? xoxox
All looks delicious. Heading to Vancouver soon and will attempt to check out some of your suggestions.
Oh fun Lisa!! Have you been before?? That was our first time, but we really loved the city– so grounded in nature for such a bustling city. And the best food! Happy travels! xox
More than 30 years ago. We are looking forward to it. THank you.
So fun!! Hope we get to hear about your travels Lisa!! Enjoy every minute! xox
He he he. I also have a photo of myself stood outside that very Starbucks!
Funny! I think there are photos all over the country from that very spot!