Topic: Dining
Community Dinner
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for our first Community Dinner of the 2019-2020 School Year! We are kicking off the year with an AMAZING Harvest Menu prepared by Chef Andy and our Food for Thought staff and Chef.0 Student Interns! On Wednesday, October 9th, from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Continue Reading
San Juan Bistro Will Be Closed This Sunday
Written on September 7, 2019 at 5:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Friday Harbor Friends, We will be closed Sunday, September 8. Chef Bill is off to the races! (Actually, he is running the Seattle Beast and Sprint!) We are open for counter service on Saturday. Thanks, Richard, Sherri and Chef Bill
Music at Cynthia’s Bistro
Written on September 5, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Music Weekends Continue – Get back to the GARDEN Friday & Saturday 4:00 to 7:00 Music Lineup for this week – Friday – 9/6 – 4:00 to 7:00 Nickie Davis & Nomi Ross Nickie and Nomi are a Friday Harbor based singer/songwriter duo with strong harmonies and a broad range of covers and originals! Continue Reading
Announcing Afterglow Evenings at Cynthia’s
Written on August 22, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Music, Locally Sourced Food, Local Garden Setting Join us Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 for an evening of local music and local food thoughtfully prepared. Our Garden Patio is open and it is a wonderful setting for listening to local music and enjoying your evening. Reservations Recommended – 360-317-7178 or cynthiasofcourse@gmail.com Continue Reading
Honoring Laurie Paul
Written on August 20, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was contributed by Laurie’s aunt Carol Meyer… There are very few people in this world that have a “heart and soul” such as Laurie Paul. On August 20th, that heart and soul will be recognized by many living in Friday Harbor as they gather to celebrate her 50th birthday. Fortunately for Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
San Juan Bistro
Written on August 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from San Juan Bistro… Dear Friday Harbor Friends, it’s summer, you’re busy, and you need lunch! On weekends, for the rest of the season, we will be serving our San Juan Express menu with Deli style seating. On Saturdays and Sundays, order at the counter, take a number and have Continue Reading
Lunch is Cancelled
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Press Release from Mullis Community Senior Center & San Juan County Health & Community Services Due to road construction on Nash Street, the Community Lunch at the Mullis Center is CANCELLED for Wednesday, August 14th. Lunch will be served at the Mullis Center on Friday, August 16th and there should be access to the parking lot Continue Reading
FAIR 2019: Food does not mix with Furry and Feathered Friends
Written on August 6, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is happening very soon! Our data shows that there are two very important activities most fairgoers make a priority. Eating Fair food like corn dogs, barbeque and elephant ears rates high on everyone’s list. The other favorite is to visit all the barns and see the farm animals like horses, Continue Reading
Update on Mi Casita
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol Ford from Mi Casita writes to share this update on the quest for a kitchen vent hood that has forced the unfortunate temporary closure of the restaurant. Luckily, there’s light at the end of the tunnel… The range hood is scheduled to arrive in Bellingham Monday sometime! Gregg is not taking any chances so Continue Reading
Soft Opening
Written on July 6, 2019 at 9:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia invites you to her Soft Opening… This Saturday – July 6th – 4:00 to 7:00 with Daniel Day & Scott Sluis playing music from 5 – 7:00 pm. Join us at Cynthia’s Bistro for late afternoon/early evening music and small plates & libations House Wine & Beer – $6.00 We will be offering an Continue Reading
Hailey’s Hot Dog Wagon
Written on June 22, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new lunch spot for you in town. And it’s quick. That’s Hailey in the photo, all set up on her 2nd day of business Friday on the corner of Argyle and Nichols Streets (on the edge of the Ace Hardware parking lot). The official name of her business establishment is “Billy T’s Quick Continue Reading
Island Senior: Pancake Breakfast Now Benefits Meals on Wheels and More
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… With the popular community lunch program at the Mullis Center expanding from two to three days per week, now Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a few other changes have been made as well. Now, the Mullis Center’s monthly Pancake Breakfast Continue Reading
Downtown Downtime
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help support higher education – win a gift basket, valued at $500 that includes gift certificates for food, relaxation AND entertainment! Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. We’ll be selling raffle tickets at the next Saturday Farmers Market on May 4th. They’ll also be available for purchase during business hours at Deer Continue Reading
Coming Soon to a Resort Near You
Written on April 26, 2019 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is the third in a three part series mentioned on Wednesday about things happening around here. Today we hear Roche Harbor Resort General Manager Brent Snow’s report on some things happening at the north end of the island: Restaurant Remodeling Both restaurants in the main building have gone through extensive remodeling. Downstairs at the Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Season
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro of the FHHS Food for Thought program shares this announcement… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! Next Wednesday, May 1st will be the last Community Dinner of the 2018-19 School Year! Join us from 5:30-7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons for a MEXICAN FEAST! Meals are $15 for Adults and $7 for Children Continue Reading
What’s Pho Lunch?
Written on April 10, 2019 at 8:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coho Restaurant shares this invitation with you… We are starting a Thursday lunch service and we have some fun wine dinners coming up. We are open Tuesday – Saturday this time of year. What’s Pho Lunch at Coho Restaurant? starting April 11th We’re bringing real Pho to Friday Harbor on Thursdays! Pho Real. Stop in Continue Reading
Trappist Ale Tasting
Written on April 1, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Richard and Sherri at San Juan Bistro (formerly San Juan Island Cheese)… San Juan Bistro invites you to join us for a Trappist Ale Tasting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00. Enjoy and learn about four Trappist ales and enjoy specially paired appetizers. Why Trappist Ales? Besides the tradition Continue Reading
Island Senior: Lunch at the Mullis Center Now Served Monday Wednesday and Friday
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Beginning April first (no foolin’) the Senior Lunch program at the Mullis Center is expanding to three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As our island community gets older and costs of housing and healthcare keep going up, Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars
Written on March 27, 2019 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dining for Scholars – Thursday, March 28 No cooking needed on Thursday March 28th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships Continue Reading
Last Kitchen Sink Dinner Until Fall
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – March 28th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run Continue Reading
Farmers Market
Written on March 15, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market is open tomorrow, March 16th and then every Saturday, April through October, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. It is a community market that provides access to local & fresh food and strives to support small-scale agriculture and local businesses in San Juan Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – March 7th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for our first Community Dinner of the 2019-2020 School Year! We are kicking off the year with an AMAZING Harvest Menu prepared by Chef Andy and our Food for Thought staff and Chef.0 Student Interns! On Wednesday, October 9th, from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Continue Reading
San Juan Bistro Will Be Closed This Sunday
Written on September 7, 2019 at 5:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Friday Harbor Friends, We will be closed Sunday, September 8. Chef Bill is off to the races! (Actually, he is running the Seattle Beast and Sprint!) We are open for counter service on Saturday. Thanks, Richard, Sherri and Chef Bill
Music at Cynthia’s Bistro
Written on September 5, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Music Weekends Continue – Get back to the GARDEN Friday & Saturday 4:00 to 7:00 Music Lineup for this week – Friday – 9/6 – 4:00 to 7:00 Nickie Davis & Nomi Ross Nickie and Nomi are a Friday Harbor based singer/songwriter duo with strong harmonies and a broad range of covers and originals! Continue Reading
Announcing Afterglow Evenings at Cynthia’s
Written on August 22, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Music, Locally Sourced Food, Local Garden Setting Join us Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 for an evening of local music and local food thoughtfully prepared. Our Garden Patio is open and it is a wonderful setting for listening to local music and enjoying your evening. Reservations Recommended – 360-317-7178 or cynthiasofcourse@gmail.com Continue Reading
Honoring Laurie Paul
Written on August 20, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was contributed by Laurie’s aunt Carol Meyer… There are very few people in this world that have a “heart and soul” such as Laurie Paul. On August 20th, that heart and soul will be recognized by many living in Friday Harbor as they gather to celebrate her 50th birthday. Fortunately for Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
San Juan Bistro
Written on August 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from San Juan Bistro… Dear Friday Harbor Friends, it’s summer, you’re busy, and you need lunch! On weekends, for the rest of the season, we will be serving our San Juan Express menu with Deli style seating. On Saturdays and Sundays, order at the counter, take a number and have Continue Reading
Lunch is Cancelled
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Press Release from Mullis Community Senior Center & San Juan County Health & Community Services Due to road construction on Nash Street, the Community Lunch at the Mullis Center is CANCELLED for Wednesday, August 14th. Lunch will be served at the Mullis Center on Friday, August 16th and there should be access to the parking lot Continue Reading
FAIR 2019: Food does not mix with Furry and Feathered Friends
Written on August 6, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is happening very soon! Our data shows that there are two very important activities most fairgoers make a priority. Eating Fair food like corn dogs, barbeque and elephant ears rates high on everyone’s list. The other favorite is to visit all the barns and see the farm animals like horses, Continue Reading
Update on Mi Casita
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol Ford from Mi Casita writes to share this update on the quest for a kitchen vent hood that has forced the unfortunate temporary closure of the restaurant. Luckily, there’s light at the end of the tunnel… The range hood is scheduled to arrive in Bellingham Monday sometime! Gregg is not taking any chances so Continue Reading
Soft Opening
Written on July 6, 2019 at 9:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia invites you to her Soft Opening… This Saturday – July 6th – 4:00 to 7:00 with Daniel Day & Scott Sluis playing music from 5 – 7:00 pm. Join us at Cynthia’s Bistro for late afternoon/early evening music and small plates & libations House Wine & Beer – $6.00 We will be offering an Continue Reading
Hailey’s Hot Dog Wagon
Written on June 22, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new lunch spot for you in town. And it’s quick. That’s Hailey in the photo, all set up on her 2nd day of business Friday on the corner of Argyle and Nichols Streets (on the edge of the Ace Hardware parking lot). The official name of her business establishment is “Billy T’s Quick Continue Reading
Island Senior: Pancake Breakfast Now Benefits Meals on Wheels and More
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… With the popular community lunch program at the Mullis Center expanding from two to three days per week, now Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a few other changes have been made as well. Now, the Mullis Center’s monthly Pancake Breakfast Continue Reading
Downtown Downtime
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help support higher education – win a gift basket, valued at $500 that includes gift certificates for food, relaxation AND entertainment! Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. We’ll be selling raffle tickets at the next Saturday Farmers Market on May 4th. They’ll also be available for purchase during business hours at Deer Continue Reading
Coming Soon to a Resort Near You
Written on April 26, 2019 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is the third in a three part series mentioned on Wednesday about things happening around here. Today we hear Roche Harbor Resort General Manager Brent Snow’s report on some things happening at the north end of the island: Restaurant Remodeling Both restaurants in the main building have gone through extensive remodeling. Downstairs at the Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Season
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro of the FHHS Food for Thought program shares this announcement… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! Next Wednesday, May 1st will be the last Community Dinner of the 2018-19 School Year! Join us from 5:30-7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons for a MEXICAN FEAST! Meals are $15 for Adults and $7 for Children Continue Reading
What’s Pho Lunch?
Written on April 10, 2019 at 8:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coho Restaurant shares this invitation with you… We are starting a Thursday lunch service and we have some fun wine dinners coming up. We are open Tuesday – Saturday this time of year. What’s Pho Lunch at Coho Restaurant? starting April 11th We’re bringing real Pho to Friday Harbor on Thursdays! Pho Real. Stop in Continue Reading
Trappist Ale Tasting
Written on April 1, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Richard and Sherri at San Juan Bistro (formerly San Juan Island Cheese)… San Juan Bistro invites you to join us for a Trappist Ale Tasting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00. Enjoy and learn about four Trappist ales and enjoy specially paired appetizers. Why Trappist Ales? Besides the tradition Continue Reading
Island Senior: Lunch at the Mullis Center Now Served Monday Wednesday and Friday
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Beginning April first (no foolin’) the Senior Lunch program at the Mullis Center is expanding to three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As our island community gets older and costs of housing and healthcare keep going up, Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars
Written on March 27, 2019 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dining for Scholars – Thursday, March 28 No cooking needed on Thursday March 28th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships Continue Reading
Last Kitchen Sink Dinner Until Fall
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – March 28th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run Continue Reading
Farmers Market
Written on March 15, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market is open tomorrow, March 16th and then every Saturday, April through October, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Brickworks, on 150 Nichols Street. It is a community market that provides access to local & fresh food and strives to support small-scale agriculture and local businesses in San Juan Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – March 7th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick Continue Reading