Our second trip of the year ended up being our Labor Day 2022 PNW adventure. This wasn't a planned trip, but it came up when our niece needed help moving into her dorm. Only, she changed her mind just before departure, causing me to pivot the trip into a fast and furious five-night adventure in Seattle and Portland. … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
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Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
As I said in my intro post, my recent visit to Seattle was to complete my grandfather's aviation adventures there. So, revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle was a priority, as he had never been there. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service
The Partial Government Shutdown's effects are spreading. And, now, Alaska Air delays the start of Paine Field service because of it. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Delays the Start of Paine Field Service
Review: Mee Sum Pastry
Now here's someplace I've never heard of, even though I passed it several times before; Mee Sum Pastry. … [Read more...] about Review: Mee Sum Pastry
Review: Snoqualmie Falls and Casino
Time permitted, a goal of mine this time around was to see something new, and Snoqualmie Falls topped my list. … [Read more...] about Review: Snoqualmie Falls and Casino
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle Revisited
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery is a must-visit whenever I'm near one. And while I reviewed the Seattle location not too long ago, much has changed since. So let's do a Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle Revisited post. … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle Revisited
Review: Din Tai Fung Seattle
When in Seattle, we have our usual dining spots. But this time, I wanted to try something different, so we decided to give Din Tai Fun a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Din Tai Fung Seattle
Steelhead Diner
Our final meal in Seattle would be dinner following our final day. We wanted something relatively close to our hotel that was more on the casual side. After much searching, we settled on Steelhead Diner. So after we finished packing, we headed back up to Pike Place Market and slightly past Rachel's Ginger Beer at Post Ally. Restaurant was still going on during our … [Read more...] about Steelhead Diner
Matt’s in the Market
Before I officially close out our Pacific Northwest Adventure, as promised, I'm including our final day's dining reviews, beginning with Matt's in the Market. Matt's in the Market is a really highly regarded Seattle eatery. They're open for lunch and dinner and is always packed. We arrived at Matt's towards the tale end of the lunch crowd, around 1pm. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Matt’s in the Market