The best donut ever is in Seattle, Top Pot Donuts. Also, if you are a baseball fan, the Mariners ballpark has amazing choices in their concession stands.
I loved your latest on the Seattle book events. Looks may be deceiving but it appears you are having fun—I wish for the same this fall when my own book promotion kicks in (on a much reduced scale.) And I love that you are in People magazine! A career highlight for me was having Foggy Ridge Cider revived in Martha Stewart Living and Penthouse magazine in the same month. Chuck couldn’t stop telling his friends that his wife was in Penthouse.
Since you know much about Seattle, what are your thoughts about a dinner in Portland? We’ve visited Portland many times over many years—most recently we enjoyed Castagna, Little Pigeon, Gruner and Park Kitchen. But we’ve not traveled there in 5 or 6 years. I understand Portland is suffering in some of the same ways as San Francisco and other cities that have lost residents and been at the front of social change. We are there one night before a cycling trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Any suggestions for dinner?
Aside from that, I just let fate take me. Also, when I tour, people give me tips and I feel them out before going. Not much was planned for Seattle and things just fell into place.
The best donut ever is in Seattle, Top Pot Donuts. Also, if you are a baseball fan, the Mariners ballpark has amazing choices in their concession stands.
Top Pot Donuts! Oh my goodness. On my list for the next time. Thanks, Christine!
https://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/pages/doughnuts
Ok I’ve saved Bella’s coffee hack for the next time I go to Starbucks. Can’t wait to try it!
Let us know how it worked for you, if you like it, etc. I’m usually a drip coffee order so this was unusual for me to call all the shots.
Sweet'n Low. Fake sugar in a pink envelope. Saccharin.
Keto friendly.
I now ❤️ you for letting me in on that.
For well over a decade my order at Starbucks has been:
"Iced Grande, four shots plus a shot of heavy cream and a pink sugar; stir well"
You’re a pro! That order reads and sounds like a delicious coffee cocktail. Wow.
What is “pink sugar”? I’m incredibly intrigued!
From Diane F. via email:
Andrea,
I loved your latest on the Seattle book events. Looks may be deceiving but it appears you are having fun—I wish for the same this fall when my own book promotion kicks in (on a much reduced scale.) And I love that you are in People magazine! A career highlight for me was having Foggy Ridge Cider revived in Martha Stewart Living and Penthouse magazine in the same month. Chuck couldn’t stop telling his friends that his wife was in Penthouse.
Since you know much about Seattle, what are your thoughts about a dinner in Portland? We’ve visited Portland many times over many years—most recently we enjoyed Castagna, Little Pigeon, Gruner and Park Kitchen. But we’ve not traveled there in 5 or 6 years. I understand Portland is suffering in some of the same ways as San Francisco and other cities that have lost residents and been at the front of social change. We are there one night before a cycling trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Any suggestions for dinner?
Next stop…Penthouse?
Diane
My response to Diane:
Thanks for your note. It's been a lot of fun and putting out a lot of energy too. MSL and Penthouse in one month is spectacular!
I haven't been to PDX since 2019 but there are some Thai restaurants that are good. I pay attention to Earl, for example:
https://pdx.eater.com/2023/2/1/23581990/yaowarat-portland-restaurant-bangkok-chinatown-earl-ninsom-thai
And, the Eater 38 for Portland (PDX):
https://pdx.eater.com/maps/38-best-portland-oregon-restaurants
Nong's Khao Man Gai is fabulous for a quick bite. We sat at Le Pigeon's bar for snacks.
https://khaomangai.com/
https://lepigeon.com/
Aside from that, I just let fate take me. Also, when I tour, people give me tips and I feel them out before going. Not much was planned for Seattle and things just fell into place.