Restaurant Review World

Finally, after over two years of waiting, I can report that La Provence Patisserie & Cafe has opened its doors in Brentwood.  The husband was actually the first one to notice as he was driving by - the balloons were out and the signs were up.  I was very excited - I have been waiting [...]

The husband and I just got back from a whirlwind trip up California - we stopped in Solvang, San Francisco, and Sonoma.  We ate tons of good food, and had a couple of disappointments, food-wise, as well.  Mostly, it was all good.  One of our favorite bites was also our first: a cream cheese Danish [...]

Choices, choices, choices!  There are so many choices out there, that sometimes just making one can be exhausting.  Take the choice of your morning latte, for example.  Even if I were to simply narrow down my numerous choices to a chain coffee shop within walking distance of my apartment, I would have two Starbucks, one [...]

Seattle is such an amazing city. It’s the perfect combination of natural beauty and tons of stuff to do in an urban atmosphere. My husband and I were lucky enough to stay at the W Hotel in Downtown Seattle. From there, we could walk to a Mariners game, Pike Street Market, and [...]

While in Seattle last weekend, my husband and I popped into Belle Epicurean, aka Belle’s Buns. As we were walking by, we saw this sign, and since two of my favorite things are fresh baked pastries and espresso, I knew instantly that I had to try something here. Thankfully, the husband agreed to [...]