...Whistler...

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Never been here before, although my family vacationed once here, years ago.....maybe 30 years ago.

My parents and siblings stayed at the Whistler's Fairmont Château..... with other close family friends. I was ill that year our family vacationed there. I stayed with my grandparents, my mother's parents, while my family enjoyed Whistler.

Going to Whistler is my idea of a dream come true vacation. :stillheart:

WEB: http://m.fairmont.com/whistler/

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IF you're going to be in the Chicago area, don't pass this place up! Several locations throughout the city!

With folks traveling this summer don't forget this tip, you'll thank me:hangloose:

If you want to experience Chicago without all the headaches of traffic and expense of parking this is one way to go! One of the times I took this tour, the tour guide was a huge movie buff and every time we pass anywhere that they had shot any part of a movie he made mention of it....

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I have not personally been here YET, but I've ordered enough cards that I'm on a first name bases with most of the staff.....

Address: 716 NE Lawrence Ave, Portland, OR

Miss Katz any chance this is close to your neck of the woods? Perhaps we could go together and maybe stop for lunch sometime?

Yesh..... :eyebat: ..... we should do that.


I would love to go on the tour with you, homoe, and lunch too. :balloon:

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430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Sidebar: This is on the lower underground portion of Michigan Ave.

OMG, I wanna go here for supper.

<<<<~~ Loves Cheeseburger's, soda, and Billy Goats (especially Billy Goats stranded on a cliff near waterfalls)

:blush: :balloon: :eyebat:

You might want to go for lunch..the crowd from the Chicago Tribune rushes and and they are a sight to see in and of themselves! Food isn't anything special but it'll fill you up and then it's just a short walk down for dessert at Garrett's Popcorn!

Don't be disappointed if you don't see any billy goats....I think the city of Chicago has a regulation against them being in the city UNLESS of course there is one roaming around out in Wrigleyville!

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Don't forget to check out the Mezzanine Level! You reach it by going UP to the second level then going DOWN an escalator.

There used to be some neat stores down there at one time, not sure now, as it's been awhile since I've been there.

Adds all your Chicago insightful ideas to the dream vacation list! :balloon:

*thank you homoe* :rrose:

If you're looking for a decently priced hotel and want to be on Chicago's north-side in the heart of Boys Town, please check out Hotel Versey! It's just been newly refurnished!


Hotel Versey
644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 525-7010

Christos on Alki Beach is a great place to share some lunch or a late date appetizer with really good coffee..the view is amazing...
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Been there, and what's even better now, they added those garage type doors that open up the restaurant's front dining area to get even a better view!

This hotel is just a short ride away from Wrigley Field as well, so book early during baseball season..............

I've done a bit of research and it now appears this has become one of the new trendy "boutique" hotel that are springing up everywhere lately!

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Even if you can't score a ticket to a Cubs game, take in the excitement around Wrigleyville...........

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Frans Chocolate 1325 1st Ave, Seattle

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If you're going to be in the Seattle area with kids and you're from a place that doesn't have a GameWorks, check out Seattle's at 1511 7th Ave.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

If you're ever in Portland or Seattle, and you want a great breakfast or lunch, look up Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Everything is made fresh daily: breads, salads, soups and if you are vegan or vegetarian, they are able to accommodate easily. Prices are reasonable, service is great, and you can even get freshly baked cookies, smoothies or old fashioned shakes or malts.

Link: https://www.potbelly.com/

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Columbia Gorge Express
 

If you're visiting Portland, Oregon and you're looking for a great way to go visit Multnomah Falls or Rooster Rock, then plan your trip via the luxury bus line service which departs Gateway Transit Center and is a collaborative metro area project in cooperation with TriMet.

Check their website for daily scheduled trips. It's economical, and exceptionally convenient. Ride out to Multnomah Falls on am early departing route, stay all day and hike, then return on an evening departure returning back to Gateway Transit Center.

LINK: http://columbiagorgeexpress.com/

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***** bumping this thread for .... homoe ..... :balloon: *****

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Von's Roasthouse was in business for 25 years at 7th and Pine Street in Seattle!

A few years ago they changed their name to Von's 1000 Spirits & moved to a location at 1225 1st Ave. If you're ever in the Downtown area of Seattle don't miss this gem!

Even if you don't drink, stop in just to give your barking dogs a rest from all the sightseeing you've done and perhaps have a bit to eat!

try-
 

Pike Place Chowder and prepare to be amazed..if you're into chowder- great place to take a date, homoe---------j/s:|

So sorry to say I'm not a fan of the Clam Chowder..:|

omg homoe..you don't like seafood?!? What a shame:confused:

Oh don't get me wrong I love fish n chips and shrimp! I thought you were just suggesting the clam chowder:blink:

Marination Ma Kai

WEB: http://marinationmobile.com/

If you're ever in Seattle or over in West Seattle, I've heard that you can find awesome food entrée's which feature an Asian Fusion blend of Hawaiian & Korean blend of cuisine. Close friends of mine (Heidi and her husband) just dined at the location closest to Cornish University because their oldest son is beginning his freshman year at that school. Anyway, they say this type of cuisine is very tasty. They had Kahlua Pork Sliders and Spicy Pork Tacos and house made Kimchi.

I like to try certain spicy cuisine, so I may try out Marination Ma Kai one day. Especially the Kahlua Pork Sliders. Sounds yummy to me. :)

West Seattle Alki Beach location shown below:

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If you're ever in Chicago DON'T Plan on........
 

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Going here! It closed after 56 years so sorry to say!

Oh NoOoOooo! Say it isn't so!!!!! :shocking:

And I just LOVE LOVE LOVE pancakes too..... :bigcry:

NO PANCAKES FOR YOU, nor anyone else it appears..

There was this wonderful french boulangerie in Wallingford..the best French pastry ever...gone..so sad..

T E O T E


Located at 1615 SE 12th Avenue in Portland Oregon (97214), TEOTE offers patio dining outdoors or comfy indoor dining. They serve Latin American Venezuelan cuisine. TEOTE means "end of the journey".... and is understood as a place to confront truth, to rest and reflect, and renew oneself. They offer gluten free foods, and amazing corn cake which comes with every dish.

website: http://www.teotepdx.com/


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Several years ago, back in 2013, when I last visited Seattle, I wonder if they were still at 7th & Pine..... because if so, I think I had a salad there, the afternoon of the 40th anniversary held in the penthouse suite of Columbia Tower. I'm almost certain it was VOn's.... good times, for sure! :balloon:

They have a FANTASTIC salad.........Von's Signature I believe is the name of it!

OMG I just noticed this post! It's wonderful, I've eaten here MANY TIMES!
Sidebar: They started out as a food truck!

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Address is 5905 California Ave SW West Seattle WA


We ate here this past Thursday. They have a huge gay rainbow flag now hanging on the front of the building so I assume they are at the very least "gay friendly". We had the egg rolls (which are not spring rolls) and General Tso chicken. The egg rolls come with a unique tasting dipping sauce not the typical sweet and sour sauce. I switched to a hot mustard sauce to finish off my egg roll. To be honest the General Tso chicken was just average, but there are plenty of other items on the menu to order from.

Come on people! Some of you's must have gone somewhere this summer! Please share ............

Oh, btw this was the Melrose Cafe on Broadway in Chicago:|

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If you're around Pt Angeles check out Port Book and News at104 E. 1st Street.


Great new and used book section, newspapers, journals, gifts, and greeting cards! Don't miss the upstairs. Staircase is in the rear of the store.