The Barking Dog

We went to The Barking Dog Alehouse for a quick dinner tonight. It is a great little pub, a bit off the beaten path in Ballard. We’ve been there several times and always leave saying we should go there more often.
The beer selection is excellent, with a wide range of beers on tap. [...]

Amtrak Cascades

If you ever have to travel the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest, the Amtrak Cascades is an delightful way to travel. Instead of the angst-ridden road-rage fest that is a typical drive from Seattle to Portland, you can sit back, read a book, watch a bad movie, knit, or take a nap. [...]