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**You're tooooo funny, malarkey ! ←

My girlfriend and I will be at the 630 table, see everyone then. Rocky

WOW!! Excellent suggestion tighe! I totally forgot about the great wall mall...been meaning to go there too....just didnt occur to me to check it out AND!!! a great meal at Imperial Garden as well ! SUPER! Guess i know what i am doing this week....THANKS! ← To go along with the Great Wall Mall there's also the newer Ranch 99 in Edmonds that also has a bunch of the same types of stores clustered around it, Ranch 99 itself also has a small selection of chinaware. Rocky

Portage Bay Cafe used to have a great benedict, but I haven't been in awhile, hmmm breakfast this weekend I think. Rocky

Just say when and where, my girlfirend and I will be all over it. Rocky

Second Nell's, you may also want to try Union, they are open until 11pm and the menu can be pretty flexible for vegetarians. Rocky

Kokeb unfortunately or fortunately is gone, Lark is where is Kokeb was. Lalibela just down the street from Meskel is also really good, definitely worth a try. Let us know what your favorite places to go were. Rocky

The International District is nearby and is great place to take a family expecially if you get a prix fixe meal. Rocky

Potato leek soup Deef stew - it's not a typo, duck and beef stew pot roast braised anything hot pot shark's fin soup ragu bolognese prime rib gumbo jumbalaya chili - cause it's football season, GO HUSKIES!!!! You know I was all bummed out that summer is ending but now, bring on the fall! Rocky

Try out Seattle Restaurant Supply on Aurora, they have a good size used section. Give e-Bay a try also. I'm always pleasantly surprised at what I can find. Rocky

If you go to your local liquor store and they don't have what you want, they will usually offer to look it up in their inventory system and let you know which stores have what you need and call ahead and hold it for you. But other than that, yeah get thee downtown. I hope that Costco's antitrust case against the state succeeds, I know it's focused on wine but I can't wait to see what happens if Costco gets into the liquor biz and has a liquor section as good as it's wine section. Rocky

How about sushi? It's good seafood but not traditional seafood. Sanmi Sushi in Magnolia next to Palisades has beautiful views and pretty good sushi with some really excellent fresh selections each day. Rocky P.S. Palisades isn't bad either come to think of it, it's not the best seafood but good, and the views rival Salty's.

I'm a fan of Bandoleone for casual drinks and anyplace that can serve a decent French 75 in the summer. Rocky

I like the Elysian's food but I am always left at a loss by the service. It's like I'm imposing on their day every time I go. Rocky

Yippeee! Made reservations for Bourdain and Immer. See you guys there. Rocky

I have to back out of the dinner on 9-23, reality just reached up and slapped inthe face. I have a work dinner to attend that night. Thanks Laurel. Rocky

Thanks Laurel, if you happen to do two seatings I'm flexible either way. Rocky

What's your feeling on Kaiten Sushi (conveyor belt sushi)? I find it fun and have enjoyed it in the past but find myself lowering my expectation whenever I go to one. I was pleasantly surprised at Blue C in Fremont recently but realized that it was because I'd gone in reminding myself that it was a Kaiten Sushi place. Anyone have any favorites? Any people who love or hate Kaiten Sushi? Rocky

Any time is fine. Rocky

I'd love to go to either dinner, count me in please. Rocky

I would add 727 Pine for lunch, valet up front or park int eh garage next door. Rocky

I love City Kitchens and Seattle Reaturant Supply, I also find myself buying many items of of Amazon.com, some really incredible fell off the back of the truck type prices sometimes. Picked up a ten piece set of Anolon ware at 80% off once. Rocky

Very fond of Nell's and Union Rocky

Renee Erickson the chef/owner at Boat Street Kitchen recently started doing box lunches out of Sophie's Doughnuts on Eastlake. It's kind of a stop gap until they finally find the spot that is right for them. Apparently they've had a hard time find a spot, they had found one but the landlord wanted a percentage of the gross in addition to rent, yowza! I ordered my first ones on Thursday for pickup Friday, there are some available for walk in customers but they prefer you to order ahead. They have the poached chicken and basil, a dry salami sandwich, egg and olive salad, artichoke salad, and a few others I'm forgetting. They also have some entree salads in additon to the sandwiches. The sandwiches are still wonderful and have me jonesing for more Boat Street Cafe food. Rocky

My favorite wineries have been Coleman, Elk Cove, Witness Tree, Ponzi, and ADEA. You really have to stop the Fresh Palate Cafe between McMinnville and Sheridan, oh so good, and the bonus is there is a well stocked tasting room there as well as a nice gallery. rocky