Looks like I gotta make a trip out to the left coast in a few weeks. Any BBQ worthy of a visit in Washington?
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Dave,
You must be having some right coast hallucinations, are the wild mushrooms popping up back there? Secondly which Vancouver are you talking about? The one where they say �eh�, or the one down next to Portland. In the one in BC, try the German food on Robinson Strasse. It ain�t Q but it is the best German food west of the Reich.
In the Seattle area, stick with the fish. For the money Ivar's Salmon House has the best Alder Smoked Salmon anywhere. It is on Lake Union near the University of Washington. If you want to play real tourist there is the Blake Island Cruise where you pay your fare and they take you to a state park and you dine on salmon cooked on cedar planks by an open fire. The fare is not exceptional, but does make for a fun evening. It takes place in a somewhat authentic native Long House with native dances from the Northwest. (not necessarily from the coastal tribes). Something everyone should do once in their visit out here, like having lobster in Maine.
As far as normal Q, Pecos Pit on 1st Avenue a few blocks south of Safeco Field, is a take out sandwich place. Jones Barbecue is about the only local grown multi outlet place. I can't seem to find the meat for the sauce however, but they advertise being "Seattle's Best Barbecue." But this is a very small universe. A few others are tucked here and there, but Seattle is a coffee town, or so I�m told.
Hope these comments help
Jerry
You must be having some right coast hallucinations, are the wild mushrooms popping up back there? Secondly which Vancouver are you talking about? The one where they say �eh�, or the one down next to Portland. In the one in BC, try the German food on Robinson Strasse. It ain�t Q but it is the best German food west of the Reich.
In the Seattle area, stick with the fish. For the money Ivar's Salmon House has the best Alder Smoked Salmon anywhere. It is on Lake Union near the University of Washington. If you want to play real tourist there is the Blake Island Cruise where you pay your fare and they take you to a state park and you dine on salmon cooked on cedar planks by an open fire. The fare is not exceptional, but does make for a fun evening. It takes place in a somewhat authentic native Long House with native dances from the Northwest. (not necessarily from the coastal tribes). Something everyone should do once in their visit out here, like having lobster in Maine.
As far as normal Q, Pecos Pit on 1st Avenue a few blocks south of Safeco Field, is a take out sandwich place. Jones Barbecue is about the only local grown multi outlet place. I can't seem to find the meat for the sauce however, but they advertise being "Seattle's Best Barbecue." But this is a very small universe. A few others are tucked here and there, but Seattle is a coffee town, or so I�m told.
Hope these comments help
Jerry
Dave, I've been to Seattle many times. I have relatives and friends out there and I truly love the city. That having been said, I've never found any Q out there that was worth eating...much less writing home about. Stick to the seafood...you can't go wrong. I agree with Jerry, Ivar's is hard to beat and a real neat place to boot. If you're going to Vancouver, BC then stick to the Chinese food. All of Hong Kong's best moved there when the Commies took over Hong Kong. It is great, the best dim sum I've ever eaten.
Ivar's it will be then. Fish. Thanks for the suggestions, and the warnings about the 'que.
PopaJack is also right about the BC chinese food, and everyother food for that matter. We have good Chinese food here also, a number of excellent places in China town (or PC International District.) I had the best Dungeness crab ever in one, cooked in the shell and covered in some kind of gravy. Sure was messy, but sure was excellent.
Back to the Q, most Seattle people think that Applebee's and Tony Roma's have the best BBQ in the area ---- and they are right. Some steaks on the gas grill isn't BBQ, but only a few CS owners know that. Right now we are few and far between in land of forgotten Q.
Jerry
Back to the Q, most Seattle people think that Applebee's and Tony Roma's have the best BBQ in the area ---- and they are right. Some steaks on the gas grill isn't BBQ, but only a few CS owners know that. Right now we are few and far between in land of forgotten Q.
Jerry
Dave, can't help out too much as far as Seatlle goes. But I'm originally from Vancouver B.C.
Vancouver has a lot to offer as far as many ethnic types of food. There are two China towns, the old one in the city, as well as the newer one known as "Hongcouver" which is in the first southern suberb of Richmond= Vanc. Intl'l airport area.
Vancouver has great Chinese for sure, and many different types of Chinese also, Szechuan, Cantonese, Hunan etc. The dim sum is hard to beat for sure as Papa Jack said.
Vacouver also has a great Greek area, Korean area, little Italy, Indian part of town if you're into Curry, Mexican area, you name it, Vancouver has it for restaurants. ALL FOR THE EXCEPTION OF BBQ AS FAR AS I KNOW. I HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANYWHERE FROM MY FAMILY.
My recommendation for Vancouver is if you get your fill of seafood or salmon in Seattle, then try out the different types of ethnic food in the different parts of the city. You may not find another city with so much variety anywhere in your travels. And if you haven't had your fill of seafood, Vancouver has that as well. Salmon just about anyway you like it. Make sure you try some Sockeye smoked salmon, in my opinion the best species of salmon for smoking!!!
Take care, I've really enjoyed going to your website from time to time since I've been a member. Thanks for taking the time to do that!!!!
Best regards, Steve in Taiwan.
Vancouver has a lot to offer as far as many ethnic types of food. There are two China towns, the old one in the city, as well as the newer one known as "Hongcouver" which is in the first southern suberb of Richmond= Vanc. Intl'l airport area.
Vancouver has great Chinese for sure, and many different types of Chinese also, Szechuan, Cantonese, Hunan etc. The dim sum is hard to beat for sure as Papa Jack said.
Vacouver also has a great Greek area, Korean area, little Italy, Indian part of town if you're into Curry, Mexican area, you name it, Vancouver has it for restaurants. ALL FOR THE EXCEPTION OF BBQ AS FAR AS I KNOW. I HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANYWHERE FROM MY FAMILY.
My recommendation for Vancouver is if you get your fill of seafood or salmon in Seattle, then try out the different types of ethnic food in the different parts of the city. You may not find another city with so much variety anywhere in your travels. And if you haven't had your fill of seafood, Vancouver has that as well. Salmon just about anyway you like it. Make sure you try some Sockeye smoked salmon, in my opinion the best species of salmon for smoking!!!
Take care, I've really enjoyed going to your website from time to time since I've been a member. Thanks for taking the time to do that!!!!
Best regards, Steve in Taiwan.
Check out:
Dixie's BBQ
11522 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004-1411
Real Louisiana barbecue and a mean dose of famously hot sauce are the stars of this Bellevue establishment.
The Scene:
People are quiet about Dixie's--they think the lines outside this converted auto-repair shop are long enough already. It has achieved legendary status on the Eastside for authentic Southern-style barbecue. The setting is appropriately simple, with long red tables and gregarious service.
The Food:
Dished up in Styrofoam, the smoked meats, including brisket, are succulent. The rice and beans have the right amount of kick, and the cornbread is made with whole kernels of corn. Owner Gene Porter, who can occasionally be heard haranguing the staff, is a terrific cook. But folks really come for the Man--the tongue-numbing, esophagus-singeing hot sauce. It's spoken of in hushed tones; one taste of the stuff sets mouths on fire.
Dixie's BBQ
11522 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004-1411
Real Louisiana barbecue and a mean dose of famously hot sauce are the stars of this Bellevue establishment.
The Scene:
People are quiet about Dixie's--they think the lines outside this converted auto-repair shop are long enough already. It has achieved legendary status on the Eastside for authentic Southern-style barbecue. The setting is appropriately simple, with long red tables and gregarious service.
The Food:
Dished up in Styrofoam, the smoked meats, including brisket, are succulent. The rice and beans have the right amount of kick, and the cornbread is made with whole kernels of corn. Owner Gene Porter, who can occasionally be heard haranguing the staff, is a terrific cook. But folks really come for the Man--the tongue-numbing, esophagus-singeing hot sauce. It's spoken of in hushed tones; one taste of the stuff sets mouths on fire.
Not sure if it's near where you will be but I've heard good things about http://davebbq.com/
A lot of people in Seattle tend to think that Jones BBQ is tops. Having not been there, I don't have an opinion.
Also, click [URL=http://www.thestranger.com/2001-06-14/chow.html ]here[/URL]for an article ranking several BBQ spots in Seattle.
Finally, if you're near Monroe, WA, you may want to check out [URL=http://www.teddybearbbq.com/ ]Teddy Bear BBQ[/URL]
Also, click [URL=http://www.thestranger.com/2001-06-14/chow.html ]here[/URL]for an article ranking several BBQ spots in Seattle.
Finally, if you're near Monroe, WA, you may want to check out [URL=http://www.teddybearbbq.com/ ]Teddy Bear BBQ[/URL]
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Thanks for all the info. Wish I was going to be there for more than a couple days. I think I'm gonna focus on the salmon and seafood and focus on BBQ if I ever get a chance to visit Texas, or even the Cookshack mecca in Oklahoma.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Tried replying yesterday but it didn't work. I'll try again.
I work in Vancouver and live in the burbs. There is a Q place close to where I work that is great. It's small and very popular. It's called Memphis Blues BBQ House at 1465 West Broadway. They serve up a good choice of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, chicken, catfish etc.
They have a couple of combo platters to sample everything. My wife and I shared the Memphis Feast and took home enough for another dinner for two. There is an Elvis Platter that is way bigger. Lots of choices of combos and sides. Well worth your time if you make it to Vancouver.
I work in Vancouver and live in the burbs. There is a Q place close to where I work that is great. It's small and very popular. It's called Memphis Blues BBQ House at 1465 West Broadway. They serve up a good choice of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, chicken, catfish etc.
They have a couple of combo platters to sample everything. My wife and I shared the Memphis Feast and took home enough for another dinner for two. There is an Elvis Platter that is way bigger. Lots of choices of combos and sides. Well worth your time if you make it to Vancouver.
I know I posted this yesterday....
Dixie's BBQ Barbecue
11522 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004 - 1411
Great food and great sauce.
Dixie's BBQ Barbecue
11522 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004 - 1411
Great food and great sauce.
Dave, I agree with eating the best of what a city or region has to offer. Seattle also has a top-ranked steak house that I've eaten at--the Metropolitan Grill. It you like a good dry aged steak, then put this place on your list.
I'll second Dave-UT about the Metropolitan Grill..absolutely First Class! But you need a huge appetite to finish your plate there. They must give you at least a pound of mashed potatoes!
I like to think we serve some OK BBQ.
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