Life In The Pacific Northwest
We’ve been fans of Zuri’s for months, and head over at least once every weekend. I highly recommend them.
You can watch the video below, or you can head over to the Evening Magazine article here.
Zuri’s has had other media coverage. Check out:
Clearly, Zuri’s is a great part of our community. Though I don’t really relish longer lines, I think everyone should swing by and give them your support (directions at this link).
Our dinner plans this evening include going to Edmonds’ El Puerto. They’ve been a part of our lives for over a decade. And, now, the restaurant is at the end. The owners plan to retire after this weekend. We can hope it’s an April Fools prank, but I doubt it’ll do any good.
Anyway, the place was packed and we decided to head up the hill and half-block to another favorite eatery: Taki Tiki.
I had a BBQ Burger Dip; very yummy! My wife had the mahi mahi fish tacos and was quite happy. We’ve eaten there many times over the years, and tried many of their options. I’ve never been disappointed.
This got me thinking. I think it would be fun to explore different burger places in the region. In south Snohomish County, I’ve eaten at, besides Taki Tiki, Red Onion in Mountlake Terrace, Dick’s, Blazing Onion at Alderwood Mall, Hop Jack’s in Lynnwood (and up in Smokey Pointe), and Hamburger Harry’s (Edmonds). Heading north theres Bob’s Burgers and Brews, and also Ray’s in Everett, Marysville’s AJ’s, Burger Mill, Zeke’s in Gold Bat, Nutty’s Junkyard Grill in Arlington…these are what comes rolling out readily. I’m sure I’d think of others if I gave it time. This is just Snohomish County.
And I already have a bit of a list of places I want to try.
What’s your favorite that’s missing from this list? Tell me which of the above you love, or dislike. I am open to all kinds of ideas. I’d really love to hear your favorites.
Over on Instagram one of my chums, Eat Stay Love posted the photo below:
Their post led to a discussion about great burger places in the region. Funny, but I realize I’ve experienced many and have my “definitive” list of favorites, which stretch from Seattle north to Bellingham.
This my reflexive list. What’s missing? What are your favorites? I’d really love to hear them.
Several years ago, I considered doing a road trip focused on the best burger places. Might be time to consider that one again. What do you think?
On my drive into the office today, I passed the strip mall on the north side of 196th (just east of 40th) and was pretty certain that I saw an Ezell’s Chicken sign. A few years ago, they closed their first Lynnwood store (on 76th & 196th; Ezell’s was still showing on this Google map street view [as of today, at least]). It looks like the store wasn’t performing, so they moved it to south Everett, which is now apparently closed (their website has one in Mill Creek). I started with their chicken years ago, and am fond of seeing local businesses do well. And how much better does one get than getting called out by Oprah as “the best”?
There is the possibility I read that wrong, but I’m pretty sure I saw the logo on the banner. It’s an interesting location, as it’s right across 40th from KFC, which has been in that location as long as I can remember. Perhaps that will help? Will it hurt? That area gets massive amounts of vehicle traffic, so that should help things.
Anyway, if I’m right, I wish them the greatest success.
Just read over at My Edmonds News about this weekend’s “Celebration of Food” festival.
Sadly, I’ve yet to step foot inside the Lynnwood Convention Center. I guess I need to check out their calendar of events more often (read: >0 times).
Anyway, combine the local nature of this with a celebration of food, and this is one I really shouldn’t miss. I’ll plan to head over.
More details about the event at Edmonds Community College and at the Food Revolution Snohomish County’s Facebook page.
And, lastly, a video with some additional background.
Hope to see you there!
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