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They’re good

For your heart

Put them in photos

And they become art

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A Delicious Dozen of Seattle's Best Things to Eat

A Delicious Dozen of Seattle’s Best Things to Eat

There’s no denying that Seattle’s dining scene is on fire with everything from award-winning chefs to pop-up hot spots. The Emerald City’s restaurants have really been stepping up their game, and there are even gourmet food toursfor sampling some of the city’s favorite feasts. So you may think it’s impossible to eat your way through Seattle’s best in a month — much less a long weekend — but if…

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Podcast Episode 248: Coronado Springs Resort Updates

Big changes are coming to the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World and we’re here to provide you with all the details! Find out what’s new to see, do, and eat at this Moderate level resort!

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 8, 2019) – With two restaurants and a stylish rooftop lounge leading the way, new food and beverage experiences share the spotlight as Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort emerges fresh from a multi-year, resort-wide re-imagining. The two new restaurants extend the wide variety of palate-pleasing dining options found throughout the resort.

The new Gran Destino Tower is home to an unforgettable new dining experience, Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, a unique rooftop table-service restaurant offering dishes and small plates inspired by the flavors of Spain. Featuring sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort, this charming, surrealistic location invites guests to dine indoors under a pair of large olive trees nestled beneath an intricate vaulted ceiling with shimmering stained-glass accents.

Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood is the namesake of the Spanish city that was home to avant-garde writers and artists in the 1920s and ’30s. Spain also inspires the savory menu choices:

Begin the adventure with tapas from the Basque region of Spain. An onstage tapas kitchen serves small plates, charcuteríá, and cheeses.

Or choose from Cazuelas – chef interpretations of classic recipes presented in a traditional Spanish terra cotta dish.

Entrees include rioja-braised chicken, Spanish-style bone-in ribeye or golden tilefish (100% sustainable seafood).

Spanish sides include bravas (potatoes) with pimento aioli, braised gigante beans with aged sherry vinegar, and roasted cauliflower with harissa vinaigrette.

Three signature desserts from the Master Pastry Chef include the Tapas Bar, a crunchy chocolate bar with bite-sized flavors of Spanish coffee, crunchy chocolate, raspberry mousse and lemon curd.

In the Disney animated film “Destino,” from which the tower takes its name, the immortal Chronos is in love with the mortal Dahlia. This passion shines through in the Dahlia Lounge, a convivial room that shares the tower’s rooftop with Tolédo – Tapas, Steaks & Seafood. The heroine inspires the lounge’s visual aesthetics – from dandelion chandeliers and metal bell accents to ceiling coffers with swirling patterns reminiscent of her flowing hair. Cocktails are crafted by expert mixologists, while wines from California and Spain include high-end cavas handpicked by the master sommelier. Visitors to the lounge – indoors or outdoors – can also choose from tapas or small-plate specialties.

The second new restaurant at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is on an island in the middle of Lago Dorado. Three convenient new walkways stretching across the 22-acre lake lead to Villa del Lago and its Three Bridges Bar & Grill. Offering casual waterside dining in an open-air setting, this idyllic new location presents a varied menu that includes curry-lentil hummus, Szechuan peppercorn wings, salads, a signature burger and a grilled skirt steak with pepper relish. Behind the central bar, a beautiful stone hearth invites guests to unwind with a pitcher of sangria or a vibrant cocktail while enjoying tranquil lake views.

Here’s a taste of other venues found at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort:

NEW! Barcelona Lounge – On the ground floor of the two-story lobby in Gran Destino Tower, this dramatic yet casual space offers a European coffee experience paired with Spanish and classic American pastries as well as healthy breakfast items. The city of Barcelona inspired the eclectic patterns and warm colors, including the stained-glass feature wall behind the bar. Under a magnificent chandelier, the space transforms throughout the day, transitioning by late morning to an artisanal cocktail bar with a variety of tonics to complement an international gin collection. Those tonics include the resort’s own house-crafted, signature Gran Destino Gin Tonic. Guests can linger over lake views while enjoying select wines and craft beers from both Spain and California. Dishes of cheeses, olives and more, paired with sourdough, are served beginning at 11 a.m.

NEW! Chronos Club – With its casual yet intimate shadings, this bright, open-air club-access space located on the 15th floor of Gran Destino Tower is perfect for unwinding and enjoying light refreshments throughout the day. Chronos Club offers lake views and a Barcelona vibe with its cooler color palette.

Maya Grill – This grand Mexican dining room features ancient-modern styling and Nuevo Latino cuisine.

Rix Sports Bar & Grill – This stylish establishment puts a unique spin on classic bar food.

El Mercado de Coronado – There’s something for everyone at this food court filled with kitchens serving made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Café Rix – At this charming grab-and-go location, guests find pastries and coffee, among other tasty snacks.

Laguna Bar – Signature cocktails are available at this breezy lakeside lounge.

Siestas Cantina – This poolside hideaway is a place to unwind with refreshing beverages and snacks.

A chef prepares dishes in the onstage tapas kitchen located in Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood on the 16th floor of Gran Destino tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Gran DestinoTower opens July 9 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Guests enjoying a preview of Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort dine under live olive trees in Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, a table-service dining experience offering breathtaking views of Walt Disney World Resort from the tower’s 16th floor. Gran Destino Tower opens July 9 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Guests enjoying a preview of Dahlia Lounge atop the new Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort delight in signature cocktails crafted by expert mixologists and panoramic views. Gran Destino Tower opens July 9 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Guests at a preview of Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort enjoy craft beers, select wines and artisanal cocktails in Barcelona Lounge. Gran Destino Tower opens July 9 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Guests can enjoy delicious entrees and shareables, along with refreshing cocktails and signature sangria pitchers at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, a casual waterside dining experience in an open-air setting located in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Curry-Lentil Hummus is offered at Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Stuffed Mushrooms filled with plant-based chorizo and smoked tomato aioli is offered at Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Grilled Skirt Steak served over a grilled baguette with pepper relish and topped with egg is offered at Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip is offered at Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Warm churros topped with Espelette pepper sugar and served with chocolate sauce are offered at Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Szechuan Peppercorn Wings are offered at the new Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Signature sangria pitchers are offered at the new Three Bridges Bar & Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Unique New Restaurants Offer Dining Delights, Spectacular Views at the Re-Imagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 8, 2019) – With two restaurants and a stylish rooftop lounge leading the way, new food and beverage experiences share the spotlight as Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort emerges fresh from a multi-year, resort-wide re-imagining.

I finally made it to Seattle, Washington. It’s a city I’ve wanted to visit for a long time and so I was quite happy to hear that my cruise to Alaska would begin and end there. My husband and I flew out a couple of days ahead of our cruise so that we could adjust to the time difference and enjoy some free time before we’d get down to filming.

We chose to stay at the Inn at El Gaucho in the Belltown neighborhood since this would be close to the cruise terminal as well as a lot of the city’s main sights. What a gem of a place this turned out to be. It’s a small boutique hotel with an old world kind of vibe, quite retro really. The staff were so friendly and helpful that even when we checked in close to midnight, we were helped with our luggage, given cookies and a welcome note and they even called the restaurant downstairs to make sure we could get something to eat and drink. My midnight snack turned into a gluttonous rack of sticky pork ribs and a couple of glasses of the Willa Kenzie Estate Giselle Pinot Noir. I’d say a quite tasty start to this trip.

It was so fantastic to wake up and have sunshine in a city where it’s known to rain pretty much on a daily basis. My husband and I took off walking and found CJ’s Eatery, a scrumptious place for breakfast where I had the best salmon eggs benedict and delicious Seattle Coffee. Feeling fueled up, we made our way to the Seattle Center for a closer look at the Space Needle, walked around in the Armory (where a Phillipine festival was taking place) and continued on the famous Pike’s Place Market, one of the country’s oldest continuously operating farmers markets that is also one of Seattle’s most visited locations. I can see why with the 500 or so vendors selling pretty much everything. Of course the flying fish at the fish market is a must see.

On our way back to the hotel since it was nearing happy hour, we popped into a pretty looking bar called Absinthe. The name says it all with a huge list of absinthe cocktails as well as a nice list of wine and beer. My husband and I both figured that absinthe would do us in for the night so we opted for a glass of house white wine with an order of pork wings to tide us over until dinner.

Dinner turned out to be a special treat at Dahlia Lounge, one of Seattle’s long established and distinguished restaurants started by renowned Chef Tom Douglas back in 1989. We enjoyed a selection of their “tastes from the sea” with black cod, Dungeness crab, tuna and rockfish.

The next day began with sunshine again and brunch at Revel, a kind of Fusion like Korean place in the artsy neighborhood of Fremont. I had their Revel ramen with pork belly, kimchi and a soft boiled egg served hot. (They give you a choice of cold or hot.) It was a quite tasty and filling breakfast to say the least and I was glad to have a few hours to digest and unwind before filming later in the day.

Around 3PM, we were picked up by our guide James from Show Me Seattle and taken to Aqua by El Gaucho, a magnificent seafood restaurant on the waterfront. The restaurant’s lovely General Manager, Sivi arranged for me to be in the kitchen with Chef Wes while he prepared and cooked one of his special halibut dishes for me and then the three of us sat down to chat with a glass of Sancerre and this incredibly fresh fish dish.

From that beautiful location it was off to historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and a stop at Good Bar for some tasty cocktails and yummy food with owner Nancy Kelly. She ordered us the fabulous Commercial Bank #2 – shochu, lychee liqueur, yuzu, shiso tincture, orange oil and the Barbecue Burns -islay scotch, campari, bénédictine, charred hickory, sparkling rosé and candied fresno pepper plus mussels, sloppy joe and a cheese plate. Oh yes- this really is a good bar!

Next on my plate were oysters! We headed to Taylor Shellfish and Oyster Bar just a few blocks away where I was given a mountain of crab and a dozen of the most delicious oysters I’ve ever eaten. Thanks Tom for this incredible tasting.

There was still one more stop that night at Saltys, another waterfront restaurant but across the bay on Alki Beach with the best views of the Seattle skyline. We were unexpectedly greeted by owners Gerry and Kathy Keegan who generously offered me their grand seafood platter full of Dungeness crab, oysters, tuna poke and prawns as well as calamari, crab cakes and their famous seafood chowder along with some Washington State Riesling. What a terrific ending to this 2nd sunny day in Seattle.

When I woke up the next day and the sun was shining yet again, I couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. It was the perfect day to tour around and see the beauty of the city before we’d be heading to the cruise ship. But first, our stomachs were rumbling and it was time for a full on greasy spoon breakfast. Dave, our guide/driver for that day eagerly took us to The 5 Point Café, he said his favorite local “dive” that has the best breakfast around. After filling up on eggs, chorizo and spicy black beans at this unusual but fun place, we spent a couple of hours just driving around the city before we were taken to the port.

Although the visit was short, I enjoyed so much about this pretty city and looked forward to one more day there after returning from the cruise.

Cheers and all the best,

Zita

Sunny in Seattle I finally made it to Seattle, Washington. It's a city I've wanted to visit for a long time and so I was quite happy to hear that my cruise to Alaska would begin and end there.

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Brewery Dinner with Bale Breaker at Tom Douglas' Dahlia

A one-of-a-kind beer dinner, pairing Bale Breaker brews from Yakima Valley with delicious ingredients from Tom Douglas Restaurant’s Prosser Farm. Experience the ultimate farm-to-table dinner as we bring the wonders of Yakima Valley to Seattle with acclaimed chef Brock Johnson and Tom Douglas’ wife and business partner, Farmer-in-chief, Jackie Cross. The dinner will feature unique food pairings alongside Seattle Beer Week’s official beer partner, Bale Breaker Brewing Company, and the world-class hops grown in the heart the Yakima Valley. This �Fresh Off the Farm� dinner is one you don’t want to miss!

Sorrel sorbet with avocado, Prosser bird’s eye chiles, sprouts, seeds, and things paired with Raging Ditch Dry-Hopped Blonde

Warm carrot salad with sheep’s cheese, barley, burnt orange, and coriander paired with Field 41 Pale Ale

First of the season salmon, snap peas, salmon crackling, fennel pollen paired with Fresh off the Farm IPA

Smoked Yakima Valley lamb, grilled Crawford asparagus, curried potato paired with Bottomcutter IPA

Chocolate stout cake, malted crisp, cold brew coffee mascarpone paired with Dormancy Breakfast Stout

For questions about this event or other events with Tom Douglas Restaurants, please contact Madeline Pennington at [email protected] or 206.448.2001

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