James Beard – Here Are the 2015 James Beard Awards Finalists

James Beard – Here Are the 2015 James Beard Awards Finalists

The James Beard Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2015 James Beard Awards at the James Beard House in New York City (the semifinalists were announced last month). The Book, Broadcast and Journalism Award winners will be announced on April 24. The winners...

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Gayot – 2015 Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the US

Gayot – 2015 Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the US

Chef Blaine Wetzel brings Scandinavian elegance and refined, precise technique to The Willows Inn on Lummi Island, located two hours north of Seattle. Enjoy his culinary vision of "food telling a story of the land" in a Craftsman-style structure with a simple dining...

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Doofniks – My Amazing Adventure at the Willows Inn

Doofniks – My Amazing Adventure at the Willows Inn

My friend told me how wonderful their dinner was at the Willows Inn, I was 100% sure that one day I would make it there. Then, their chef, Blaine Wetzel, won the James Beard award for Rising Star Chef in 2014; I knew I was 150% sure I was going to the Willows Inn very...

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TripAdvisor – The Best Restaurant in Every State in the USA

TripAdvisor – The Best Restaurant in Every State in the USA

It’s simple really – the fastest way to a travelers heart is through his or her stomach. No matter where you go, you need to eat. A tried and true way to get a feel for the local culture is by eating the local fare. Owners should strive to surprise and delight...

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