In an effort to not lose momentum on our holiday eating, we set out for the big city last Friday to participate in the Seattle Food Tour with our friends Amy and Jim. There is nothing like a sparkling city, fun friends and fabulous food samples to get your spirit prepared for the upcoming holidays. All four of us gave this tour a thumbs up. We liked the way it introduced us locals to some hidden gems in Pike Place Market and reminded of us of some old favorites that have been too long neglected. I took this photo of Amy and Jim at the Frontier Room with their sample of Southern BBQ because this is the place I most wanted to stay. I imagined installing myself in one of the cowhide-decorated booths and ordering whiskey for the remainder of the afternoon. Fortunately, the tour guide enticed me to stay with the group. Otherwise, I might have missed the city's best latte, the world's best chowder and Tom Douglas' famous coconut cream pie. Try this adventure yourself: www.seattlefoodtours.com.
