Over the last couple of years, Renton, WA has become a phenomenal food hub. The Landing in particular has a lot of different food options for every craving. We’ve listed a few of our favorite restaurants at The Landing in Renton so far! Papaya Vietnamese Cafe If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, take a look at Papaya ...

  I was super excited to visit Woodin Creek Kitchen and Tap on Halloween, for appetizers and happy hour drinks. The staff was dressed in Mario Brothers characters, which was fun. The Happy Hour here is M-F from 3-6 p.m. and gives you $2 off food and drinks. We missed Taco Tuesday night, which starts after 4 p.m. and offers ...

I had been waiting weeks to visit the newly re-branded Pintxo by Valdemar; I love Tapas (not to mention wine and cocktails!). This Tapas, wine, and cocktail bar began as the Woodinville tasting room of Valdemar Estates. It has now been transformed into a beautiful Tapas restaurant and bar, perfect for dinner or date night.       Patatas Brava ...

I was hunting for a new bistro/brewery and was so happy to find Airways Brewing bistro and beer garden! This brewery offers a selection of its own brews and guest brews from several other PNW breweries. I love it when I find a winery or brewery that makes the choice to not only serve their own beer and wine but ...

Brian Carter Cellars tasting room has opened their Woodin Creek Village, located in Woodinville, WA. We are thrilled that they now have a bistro! Check out the food paring menu, here. Brian Carter is traditionally known for his European-style blends that cover the following categories: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Spanish-style, and Portuguese style in both red and white wines. We were excited ...

If you haven’t heard of Cantina Monarcha, Bellevue’s newest elevated Mexican restaurant and tequila lounge, you are in for a treat!  I love delicious Mexican cuisine, and I was so impressed with the food. This restaurant has a chic, Zen-like atmosphere designed to make you feel like you’re sipping on craft-made cocktails and savoring melt-in-your-mouth bites in beautiful Talum.   ...

I recently visited Vivi Pizzeria, in the heart of Woodinville’s Hollywood District for a delicious pizza. It had ben a very long time since I had been here, and I was really excited for the team at Vivi when I saw their updated restaurant and kitchen. The space feels brighter and more spacious than it did the last time I ...

Are you a whiskey lover? If you happen to be in Redmond, WA you should pop in to Woodblock. Not only is this the perfect place to wind down with your favorite spirit, but also the food is phenomenal. Most days, the Woodblock is extremely busy! Luckily they have indoor and heated outdoor seating. For the most part, you will ...

When my friends and I heard that our favorite burger joint was shutting down, we were devastated. We were convinced that there was nothing that could ever replace it. To our surprise, Cava Azul has become our favorite Mexican joint in Woodinville. The staff at Cava Azul are phenomenal and have consistently been attentive and social. They are always eager ...

I have been posting on our social media channels and here at PNW Wine Life for years (formerly Woodinville Wine Blog. Read more about our re-branding and expanding, here) going on about how much I enjoy trying the burger specials at The Hollywood Tavern, so this feature on their Pork Belly Burger should come as no surprise, lol. This burger ...