Topic: Dining
Eat Local
Written on August 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Some remarkable frozen meals are coming to King’s Market. Eat Local is a 12 year old company out of Seattle that specializes in fine frozen foods. They currently have 3 retail locations, (on Capitol Hill, Queen Anne and Burien), and a few stores that sell some of their products, but King’s Market in Friday Harbor Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month: Mr. Believables
Written on August 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mr. Believables is a community-minded BBQ restaurant serving pulled pork, smoked brisket and fried chicken among other things including vegetarian and vegan foods. There is a focus on local sourcing from the Island’s farms. Every day has a different special – from Ron’s Island Meats sausages, to Matt Marinkovitch’s Salmon, to Aurora Farms pork. Along Continue Reading
Gold in These Waters
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing Takes Home Top Place for Their ESB at the Washington State Brewers Awards Friday Harbor— July 27, 2018 —San Juan Brewing Company proudly took home a Gold medal in the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) category at the Washington State Brewery association awards. With over 390 breweries in Washington State taking home any Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Fair Food and Fund Raising
Written on July 3, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fair Food and Fund Raising – by Brad Fincher The 2018 San Juan County Fair is fast approaching! Different people associate different things with the Fair. For some it is the carnival. For others it is 4-H events, and for even more it is seeing your friends who you haven’t seen since last year’s fair. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Vic’s Drive Inn is 60 on Thursday!
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brian and Theresa share this invitation with you… Join us June 28, 2018 as we commemorate 60 years of Vic’s with games, door prizes, special pricing, and more. 1958 Pricing on in-house orders between 2-4pm sponsored by Sysco and Walton Beverages. (Order in/Dine in only. Limit two per customer.) Door prizes donated by Walton Beverages Continue Reading
Jazz at the Labs
Written on June 13, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 18th annual Jazz at the Labs is coming! Friday Harbor Laboratories will again host this popular event, with dinner and amazing music. Date: June 30, 2018 Time: 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Website: https://bit.ly/2jsSpKx Admission: $40 (dinner & music) This event will include a festive dinner, served from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in FHL’s historic Continue Reading
Island Icon Celebrates 60th Year
Written on June 6, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Historical Society checks in with their monthly History Column for June… This month’s column recognizes not an iconic islander but rather an iconic business. A favorite of many during its 60 years, Vic’s Drive-In opened on June 28, 1958. Call it a Drive Inn or Drive-In, it’s always been Vic’s and the hamburgers Continue Reading
FHH Summer Kickoff Party
Written on May 16, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to Friday Harbor House’s Summer Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 24 from 4pm-7pm. The party will celebrate the completion of Friday Harbor House’s new outdoor space, complete with two expansive decks and five firepits, as well as mark the unofficial start of summer. The inn will be serving up Pacific Northwest island-inspired barbeque, Continue Reading
Community Dinner Next Wednesday
Written on April 26, 2018 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro, the Culinary Arts teacher at FHHS shares this announcement with you… Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the FHHS Commons it’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (on May 2nd) Dancing Performance AGAIN by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! (we are so lucky!) MENU: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender Continue Reading
Green Drinks Celebrates San Juan’s Environmental and Agricultural Communities
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The fields and seas are coming back to life after a long winter – it’s the perfect time to refresh your community connections at the Green Drinks Spring Party. All are welcome to join us at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor) on Thursday April 19th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This is an upbeat, Continue Reading
Farmers Market
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market is every Saturday, April through October, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. The Farmers Market is a community market that provides access to local & fresh food and strives to support small-scale agriculture and local businesses in San Juan County. Each week the Continue Reading
Best B&B Breakfast Tournament
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update! We need your help! We’re excited to announce that both of our lodging properties, Tuckerhouse Inn B&B and Harrison House Suites, have made it to the Sweet 16 for the annual Best B&B Breakfast Tournament, a nationwide contest. Both will be competing to advance to the Top 8 by receiving the most Continue Reading
Hermosa
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town. It’s called Hermosa and it’s down there where Pablito’s used to be, behind the Golden Triangle. It’s owned by Ernest and Karyn Moreno and they’re having their soft opening this weekend. Today through Sunday they will be open 11am – 5pm. On Monday they will be closed to Continue Reading
Mr. Beliveable’s
Written on March 11, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s happening at the Rumor Mill? A new restaurant is coming soon, called Mr. Believable’s. New restaurateurs Jake Beliveau and Molly Prima hope to have a soft opening before the end of April and an official Grand Opening on Memorial Day Weekend. Mr. Beliveable’s* will be a community minded BBQ restaurant serving pulled pork and fried Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Celebrate the Oscars with FHFF
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets now on sale Come Celebrate the Oscars with the Friday Harbor Film Festival at Brickworks on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor, MARCH 3. (that’s this coming Saturday) Doors open at 5:00pm FHFF will be celebrating the Oscars by screening Trailers of this year’s Top Contenders for Best Picture and Best Documentary. Everyone is encouraged Continue Reading
We’re Back…
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Re-opening of San Juan Island Cheese, Thursday, March 1, 2018 Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 to 3, and closed Sunday and Monday. We are very proud to announce that we have a new Chef at San Juan Island Cheese! Chef Bill brings 20+ years of professional experience and creativity to our kitchen and your table. Continue Reading
Dinner and a Movie
Written on February 26, 2018 at 8:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You are cordially invited to attend – Dinner and a Movie on Tuesday, February 27th – An intimate experience – limited to 20 guests Cynthia’s Bistro & Friday Harbor Film Festival are joining together to bring you an evening of great food and a spectacular movie. Timeline – 5:00 on. – Appetizers, Dinner served, Movie Continue Reading
FHFF Presents an Oscars Gala at Brickworks
Written on February 12, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Celebrate the Oscars with the FHFF March 3 at Brickworks… TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Hurry, last year we sold out and had to turn folks away!! Come Celebrate the Oscar’s with the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the BRICKWORKS on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor MARCH 3, 2018. Doors open at 5:00pm! We will be celebrating Continue Reading
Stage Left’s Words of Love at Cynthia’s Valentine’s Dinner
Written on February 9, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s restaurant has a special Valentine’s menu served in conjunction with Island Stage Left’s Words of Love… Delicious food, wine, live music, soft lights and words of love that will make you smile, touch your heart and encourage you to leave the outside world behind for a while. We hope to share this wonderful evening Continue Reading
Eat Local
Written on August 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Some remarkable frozen meals are coming to King’s Market. Eat Local is a 12 year old company out of Seattle that specializes in fine frozen foods. They currently have 3 retail locations, (on Capitol Hill, Queen Anne and Burien), and a few stores that sell some of their products, but King’s Market in Friday Harbor Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month: Mr. Believables
Written on August 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mr. Believables is a community-minded BBQ restaurant serving pulled pork, smoked brisket and fried chicken among other things including vegetarian and vegan foods. There is a focus on local sourcing from the Island’s farms. Every day has a different special – from Ron’s Island Meats sausages, to Matt Marinkovitch’s Salmon, to Aurora Farms pork. Along Continue Reading
Gold in These Waters
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing Takes Home Top Place for Their ESB at the Washington State Brewers Awards Friday Harbor— July 27, 2018 —San Juan Brewing Company proudly took home a Gold medal in the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) category at the Washington State Brewery association awards. With over 390 breweries in Washington State taking home any Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Fair Food and Fund Raising
Written on July 3, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fair Food and Fund Raising – by Brad Fincher The 2018 San Juan County Fair is fast approaching! Different people associate different things with the Fair. For some it is the carnival. For others it is 4-H events, and for even more it is seeing your friends who you haven’t seen since last year’s fair. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Vic’s Drive Inn is 60 on Thursday!
Written on June 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brian and Theresa share this invitation with you… Join us June 28, 2018 as we commemorate 60 years of Vic’s with games, door prizes, special pricing, and more. 1958 Pricing on in-house orders between 2-4pm sponsored by Sysco and Walton Beverages. (Order in/Dine in only. Limit two per customer.) Door prizes donated by Walton Beverages Continue Reading
Jazz at the Labs
Written on June 13, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 18th annual Jazz at the Labs is coming! Friday Harbor Laboratories will again host this popular event, with dinner and amazing music. Date: June 30, 2018 Time: 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Website: https://bit.ly/2jsSpKx Admission: $40 (dinner & music) This event will include a festive dinner, served from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in FHL’s historic Continue Reading
Island Icon Celebrates 60th Year
Written on June 6, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Historical Society checks in with their monthly History Column for June… This month’s column recognizes not an iconic islander but rather an iconic business. A favorite of many during its 60 years, Vic’s Drive-In opened on June 28, 1958. Call it a Drive Inn or Drive-In, it’s always been Vic’s and the hamburgers Continue Reading
FHH Summer Kickoff Party
Written on May 16, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to Friday Harbor House’s Summer Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 24 from 4pm-7pm. The party will celebrate the completion of Friday Harbor House’s new outdoor space, complete with two expansive decks and five firepits, as well as mark the unofficial start of summer. The inn will be serving up Pacific Northwest island-inspired barbeque, Continue Reading
Community Dinner Next Wednesday
Written on April 26, 2018 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro, the Culinary Arts teacher at FHHS shares this announcement with you… Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the FHHS Commons it’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (on May 2nd) Dancing Performance AGAIN by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! (we are so lucky!) MENU: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender Continue Reading
Green Drinks Celebrates San Juan’s Environmental and Agricultural Communities
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The fields and seas are coming back to life after a long winter – it’s the perfect time to refresh your community connections at the Green Drinks Spring Party. All are welcome to join us at Brickworks (150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor) on Thursday April 19th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This is an upbeat, Continue Reading
Farmers Market
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market is every Saturday, April through October, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. The Farmers Market is a community market that provides access to local & fresh food and strives to support small-scale agriculture and local businesses in San Juan County. Each week the Continue Reading
Best B&B Breakfast Tournament
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update! We need your help! We’re excited to announce that both of our lodging properties, Tuckerhouse Inn B&B and Harrison House Suites, have made it to the Sweet 16 for the annual Best B&B Breakfast Tournament, a nationwide contest. Both will be competing to advance to the Top 8 by receiving the most Continue Reading
Hermosa
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town. It’s called Hermosa and it’s down there where Pablito’s used to be, behind the Golden Triangle. It’s owned by Ernest and Karyn Moreno and they’re having their soft opening this weekend. Today through Sunday they will be open 11am – 5pm. On Monday they will be closed to Continue Reading
Mr. Beliveable’s
Written on March 11, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s happening at the Rumor Mill? A new restaurant is coming soon, called Mr. Believable’s. New restaurateurs Jake Beliveau and Molly Prima hope to have a soft opening before the end of April and an official Grand Opening on Memorial Day Weekend. Mr. Beliveable’s* will be a community minded BBQ restaurant serving pulled pork and fried Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Celebrate the Oscars with FHFF
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets now on sale Come Celebrate the Oscars with the Friday Harbor Film Festival at Brickworks on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor, MARCH 3. (that’s this coming Saturday) Doors open at 5:00pm FHFF will be celebrating the Oscars by screening Trailers of this year’s Top Contenders for Best Picture and Best Documentary. Everyone is encouraged Continue Reading
We’re Back…
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Re-opening of San Juan Island Cheese, Thursday, March 1, 2018 Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 to 3, and closed Sunday and Monday. We are very proud to announce that we have a new Chef at San Juan Island Cheese! Chef Bill brings 20+ years of professional experience and creativity to our kitchen and your table. Continue Reading
Dinner and a Movie
Written on February 26, 2018 at 8:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You are cordially invited to attend – Dinner and a Movie on Tuesday, February 27th – An intimate experience – limited to 20 guests Cynthia’s Bistro & Friday Harbor Film Festival are joining together to bring you an evening of great food and a spectacular movie. Timeline – 5:00 on. – Appetizers, Dinner served, Movie Continue Reading
FHFF Presents an Oscars Gala at Brickworks
Written on February 12, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Celebrate the Oscars with the FHFF March 3 at Brickworks… TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! Hurry, last year we sold out and had to turn folks away!! Come Celebrate the Oscar’s with the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the BRICKWORKS on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor MARCH 3, 2018. Doors open at 5:00pm! We will be celebrating Continue Reading
Stage Left’s Words of Love at Cynthia’s Valentine’s Dinner
Written on February 9, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s restaurant has a special Valentine’s menu served in conjunction with Island Stage Left’s Words of Love… Delicious food, wine, live music, soft lights and words of love that will make you smile, touch your heart and encourage you to leave the outside world behind for a while. We hope to share this wonderful evening Continue Reading