Topic: Dining
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
Coho Restaurant Reopens June 23
Written on June 22, 2020 at 7:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coho Restaurant is delighted to reopen on June 23. We will offer on-site dining (five tables inside and five tables outside) plus carry-out of our entire menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited seating. Current summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 – 9 p.m. Learn more and preview the opening menu here.
Happy Anniversary San Juan Bistro!
Written on June 15, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week begins our 8th year and our next iteration! We appreciate your kindness and support since opening our doors in June 2013. And we are especially grateful for your support of our “Take Out” only Lunches and Dinners this Spring. We are excited to announce our new Take Out Dinner menu! Our Takeout Dinners Continue Reading
Food to Go
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Cynthia Burke… Hello Everyone – We miss seeing you at the Farmer’s Market so we put together some prepackaged items from both Cynthia’s Bistro and Felicitations Bakery for you to pre-order & drive by for pick up. Or just stop by and see what we are offering – Cynthia Continue Reading
A Letter To Customers From Market Place and King’s Market
Written on March 29, 2020 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Customers, Thank you for your support and patience during this time of COVID-19. We continue to work hard to ensure that you and our employees stay safe and well stocked during this period. We have already discussed many of the measures we’ve implemented in this regard but will be initiating more – and could Continue Reading
Food Bank Hours Remain Same
Written on March 26, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from the Food Bank… We have had a few patrons tell us they’ve seen our hours posted online as 10:30-2:00 so I’m emailing today to let you know that our hours HAVE NOT changed… We are open Wednesday and Saturday from 11:30 to 2pm and are offering pre-packaged bags according to household size. Continue Reading
An Announcement From The Little Store
Written on March 20, 2020 at 11:47 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Little Store announces COVID-19 options for our customers… First: @Christi Napier with You Buy I’ll Fly is delivering for The Little Store. She charges 15% for deliveries AND she will be placing us on her website. To get a delivery through You Buy We’ll Fly, contact @Christi Napier. Second: From 6am to 2pm only Continue Reading
San Juan Island Restaurants Have New Facebook Page
Written on March 20, 2020 at 11:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A new Facebook page features local restaurants with up to date information. Link to: San Juan Island Restaurants From Vinny’s, “It’s a great day for a Vinny’s Meatball Sandwich. Give us a call at 360.378.1934. Open from 12:00-7:00 for take out. Other menu options are available to.
Cynthia’s Now Open For Take-Out And Delivery
Written on March 20, 2020 at 10:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s now open for take out and delivery. Please stop by – call in 360-298-8130 or email us at @cynthiasofcourse@gmail.com
San Juan Bistro Now Featuring Take-Out Menu
Written on March 18, 2020 at 10:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Friday Harbor Friends, Out of respect for the well-being of our community, we are adapting our business for these challenging times. Effective immediately, our menu is “Take Out“ only. Our dining room is closed until further notice. “Love Your Lunch!” Take Out Style! Please call 360-370-5115 or email richard@sjbistro.com to “Love Your Lunch!” to go! Click here for our menu https://sanjuanbistro.com/menu (Kid’s Continue Reading
Café Demeter Now Open For Take-Out and Delivery
Written on March 18, 2020 at 10:19 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Café Demeter will be open Tuesday-Saturday: 7 AM – 3 PM for in-store take-out, for pick-up of telephone orders (360.370.5443) and for home and business deliveries (for a small fee). Please feel free to call ahead with your order and we’ll have it ready for you. We make soup, sandwiches, salads and sweet and savory pastries. We will still have coffee, espresso drinks, Continue Reading
Local Restaurants Offer To-Go Service, Some Delivery
Written on March 17, 2020 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Link to printable list: March 2020 Hours Restaurant Hours
Backdoor Kitchen to Reopen This Friday
Written on March 10, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Backdoor Kitchen… Backdoor Kitchen will re-open for dinner on Friday the 13th of March. We will be serving dinner Friday-Sunday 5-9ish and Monday the 16th will be the first Noodle Bowl Monday.
Couple of Things at Cynthia’s This Week
Written on February 19, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
First: Kitchen Sink Dinners – 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, Feb. 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Green Drinks
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for February Green Drinks at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, February 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday Harbor Green Drinks is an informal monthly social meet-up open to anyone with an interest in the environment and all things green! Conservation, agriculture, marine science, and other fields. Green Drinks provides time to Continue Reading
What’s For Lunch on Friday?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth – Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. $8 suggested donation Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission with another Fish Taco Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 11-1:30 at the San Juan Island Community Theater. An $8.00 suggested donation lands Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for January is: Vic’s Drive-In Vic’s Drive-In is a classic drive-in restaurant. Founded in 1958 Vic’s enters its 62nd year as the longest operating restaurant in Friday Harbor. Offering a familiar yet often creative menu of quick serve food – Vic’s takes pride Continue Reading
Island Senior: The Mullis Center Says Goodbye to 2019
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… As the year 2019 comes to an end we San Juan Islanders can count our blessings. We live on a beautiful island and we have a senior center with much to offer. This year the Mullis Center has seen Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:47 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 -12/19/19 from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out of Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 5, 2019 at 9:44 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 -December 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out Continue Reading
Cynthia’s Bistro Afterglow Evenings to Feature Local Musicians
Written on November 21, 2019 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s Bistro, now open for dinner, invites you to their brand new Afterglow Evenings. Enjoy dinner while listening to live music preformed by local musicians on Friday and Saturday nights from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Order a great meal, nicely priced wine or beer and enjoy your neighbors in a cozy setting. Music starts around Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
Coho Restaurant Reopens June 23
Written on June 22, 2020 at 7:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coho Restaurant is delighted to reopen on June 23. We will offer on-site dining (five tables inside and five tables outside) plus carry-out of our entire menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited seating. Current summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 – 9 p.m. Learn more and preview the opening menu here.
Happy Anniversary San Juan Bistro!
Written on June 15, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week begins our 8th year and our next iteration! We appreciate your kindness and support since opening our doors in June 2013. And we are especially grateful for your support of our “Take Out” only Lunches and Dinners this Spring. We are excited to announce our new Take Out Dinner menu! Our Takeout Dinners Continue Reading
Food to Go
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Cynthia Burke… Hello Everyone – We miss seeing you at the Farmer’s Market so we put together some prepackaged items from both Cynthia’s Bistro and Felicitations Bakery for you to pre-order & drive by for pick up. Or just stop by and see what we are offering – Cynthia Continue Reading
A Letter To Customers From Market Place and King’s Market
Written on March 29, 2020 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Customers, Thank you for your support and patience during this time of COVID-19. We continue to work hard to ensure that you and our employees stay safe and well stocked during this period. We have already discussed many of the measures we’ve implemented in this regard but will be initiating more – and could Continue Reading
Food Bank Hours Remain Same
Written on March 26, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from the Food Bank… We have had a few patrons tell us they’ve seen our hours posted online as 10:30-2:00 so I’m emailing today to let you know that our hours HAVE NOT changed… We are open Wednesday and Saturday from 11:30 to 2pm and are offering pre-packaged bags according to household size. Continue Reading
An Announcement From The Little Store
Written on March 20, 2020 at 11:47 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Little Store announces COVID-19 options for our customers… First: @Christi Napier with You Buy I’ll Fly is delivering for The Little Store. She charges 15% for deliveries AND she will be placing us on her website. To get a delivery through You Buy We’ll Fly, contact @Christi Napier. Second: From 6am to 2pm only Continue Reading
San Juan Island Restaurants Have New Facebook Page
Written on March 20, 2020 at 11:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A new Facebook page features local restaurants with up to date information. Link to: San Juan Island Restaurants From Vinny’s, “It’s a great day for a Vinny’s Meatball Sandwich. Give us a call at 360.378.1934. Open from 12:00-7:00 for take out. Other menu options are available to.
Cynthia’s Now Open For Take-Out And Delivery
Written on March 20, 2020 at 10:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s now open for take out and delivery. Please stop by – call in 360-298-8130 or email us at @cynthiasofcourse@gmail.com
San Juan Bistro Now Featuring Take-Out Menu
Written on March 18, 2020 at 10:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Friday Harbor Friends, Out of respect for the well-being of our community, we are adapting our business for these challenging times. Effective immediately, our menu is “Take Out“ only. Our dining room is closed until further notice. “Love Your Lunch!” Take Out Style! Please call 360-370-5115 or email richard@sjbistro.com to “Love Your Lunch!” to go! Click here for our menu https://sanjuanbistro.com/menu (Kid’s Continue Reading
Café Demeter Now Open For Take-Out and Delivery
Written on March 18, 2020 at 10:19 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Café Demeter will be open Tuesday-Saturday: 7 AM – 3 PM for in-store take-out, for pick-up of telephone orders (360.370.5443) and for home and business deliveries (for a small fee). Please feel free to call ahead with your order and we’ll have it ready for you. We make soup, sandwiches, salads and sweet and savory pastries. We will still have coffee, espresso drinks, Continue Reading
Local Restaurants Offer To-Go Service, Some Delivery
Written on March 17, 2020 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Link to printable list: March 2020 Hours Restaurant Hours
Backdoor Kitchen to Reopen This Friday
Written on March 10, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Backdoor Kitchen… Backdoor Kitchen will re-open for dinner on Friday the 13th of March. We will be serving dinner Friday-Sunday 5-9ish and Monday the 16th will be the first Noodle Bowl Monday.
Couple of Things at Cynthia’s This Week
Written on February 19, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
First: Kitchen Sink Dinners – 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, Feb. 20th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Green Drinks
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for February Green Drinks at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, February 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday Harbor Green Drinks is an informal monthly social meet-up open to anyone with an interest in the environment and all things green! Conservation, agriculture, marine science, and other fields. Green Drinks provides time to Continue Reading
What’s For Lunch on Friday?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth – Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. $8 suggested donation Fish for Teeth is continuing its tooth-fixing mission with another Fish Taco Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 11-1:30 at the San Juan Island Community Theater. An $8.00 suggested donation lands Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Announcing – Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island We are back after our beautiful week of snow! Kitchen Sink Dinners. This Thursday, January 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Cynthia’s Bistro – 65 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on January 13, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for January is: Vic’s Drive-In Vic’s Drive-In is a classic drive-in restaurant. Founded in 1958 Vic’s enters its 62nd year as the longest operating restaurant in Friday Harbor. Offering a familiar yet often creative menu of quick serve food – Vic’s takes pride Continue Reading
Island Senior: The Mullis Center Says Goodbye to 2019
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… As the year 2019 comes to an end we San Juan Islanders can count our blessings. We live on a beautiful island and we have a senior center with much to offer. This year the Mullis Center has seen Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:47 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 -12/19/19 from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out of Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on December 5, 2019 at 9:44 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 -December 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run out Continue Reading
Cynthia’s Bistro Afterglow Evenings to Feature Local Musicians
Written on November 21, 2019 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cynthia’s Bistro, now open for dinner, invites you to their brand new Afterglow Evenings. Enjoy dinner while listening to live music preformed by local musicians on Friday and Saturday nights from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Order a great meal, nicely priced wine or beer and enjoy your neighbors in a cozy setting. Music starts around Continue Reading