Topic: Dining
SJ Brewing Grand Opening
Written on July 25, 2017 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing had their official ribbon cutting ceremony this morning with brewery owners Sean and Tim Aylward, Libbey Howard and Ashley Draffkorn, and their families, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Carrie Lacher in attendance. The grand opening of the brewery is on Thursday, July 27th at 4 pm. The brewery is Continue Reading
FHFF Sunset Cruise with Teddy Deane on Sax!
Written on July 7, 2017 at 9:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Sunset Cruise on the Odyssey, July 12th, 6pm by Theresa Simendinger Teddy Deane grew up in Massachusetts, played with a few bands and then Holy Modal Rounders for 17 years. They toured the country in the band’s Greyhound bus an played with or opened for many names we remember; Frank Zappa, Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 3, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. note – this post has been updated to correct the date of the showing of Abacus. It will show on July 18th, not on the 11th as previously posted… Fellow Film Buffs, Here are descriptions of the next two movies The Red Turtle, Tuesday, July 4th at 7:30 pm The Red Turtle Rated PG Continue Reading
Tina’s Tacos!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tia’s Tacos is back! But it’s now Tina’s Tacos. Same location on Blair Avenue, but with new owners Tina and Grant Keane. You may know Tina from the Lime Kiln Cafe at Roche where she was manager from 2007 to 2014. Grant is a driver at Aeronautical Services and was also a manager at Roche Continue Reading
Cynthia’s 3rd Year
Written on June 11, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Cynthia Burke about her restaurant… Cynthia’s – a neighborhood bistro located at 65 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor is pleased to begin it’s 3rd year and is celebrating by opening 7 days a week – 7:30 to 2:00 for Brunch and offering Dinner – Friday to Monday – 5:00 to 8:30 Continue Reading
Kate and Keith at the Golf Course
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will kick off the Summer music series at the Golf Course this week. It’s open to the public and free. Over the Winter they worked on some new pieces and so they will be playing a mix of music. Click on the poster at right for more info.
Community Dinner
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the last Community Dinner of the 2016-17 school year – Don’t miss out! Wednesday May 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons There will be a Cinco de Mayo Celebration and a Dancing Performance by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! On the Menu: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender and then roasted until crispy Continue Reading
Double Mountain Brewery Dinner at Coho
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Coho Restaurant on April 21st for their first ever dinner and beer tasting with Double Mountain Brewery. These beers are one of a kind – featuring Belgian yeast and Northwest hop character. Chef Bill is devising an appetizing menu to pair with Double Mountain Brewery’s bold flavors. Seating is at 6:00 pm and space is limited. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Seniors Celebrate the Sixties for Meals on Wheels and More
Written on March 31, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae… It said on the poster “60’s attire encouraged” so I put on my love beads and pinned a peace sign to my jacket before attending the Mullis Center’s, March for Meals to a 60s Beat, a benefit for Meals on Wheels and More. This special lunch was well attended by tie-dye Continue Reading
March for Meals to a 60’s Beat
Written on March 27, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
A luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels and More Featuring tunes by Paul Arroyo and Friends. Herb Seared Chicken Breast Pasta with Pesto Garlic Butter Oven Roasted Squash Breadstick Salad Bar Tiramisu Wednesday, March 29, at 12:00pm Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Mullis Center 60’s Continue Reading
Coming Soon
Written on March 23, 2017 at 6:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Cheesecake Cafe and Bakery has found a new home. Remember the Cheesecake Cafe in the Anacortes Ferry terminal? Same owner, new location. After Washington State Ferries would not renew her contract, Margie Aipopo heard about a vacancy here on the island where The Place used to be and she took advantage of it. She Continue Reading
It’s Spay-ghetti Dinner Time Again!
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year our annual event lands on Fat Tuesday, and in celebration we will host the Spay-Ghetti & Mardi Paw Dinner on February 28th. Wear your best Mardi Gras beads and we will see All Two Legged family and friends of the APS to enjoy a night of italian cuisine, music and fun in support Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chocolates
Written on February 8, 2017 at 3:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another new business in town and another ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are happy to welcome Friday Harbor Chocolates to town on Spring Street where the barber used to be, next door to Pebble. Owners Mark Zipkin and Aylene Geringer (who you may remember as former owners Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The restaurant at Friday Harbor House is having a special on Valentine’s Day. Here they are with more on that… Join the restaurant at Friday Harbor House for a Valentine’s celebration to remember. Enjoy a champagne toast on arrival, followed by 5-courses of scintillating cuisine inspired by the flavors of love and natural aphrodisiacs. The Continue Reading
SJI Brewing Company
Written on January 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What’s all the commotion going on there at the end of the field in town behind the Backdoor Kitchen? It’s the future home of San Juan Island Brewing Company, a new brew pub and restaurant, a collaboration by partners Verne Howard, Sean Aylward-General Manager, Tim Aylward-Brewery Assistant & Distribution, and Jesse Visciglia-Head Brewer. Site prep and Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading
SJ Brewing Grand Opening
Written on July 25, 2017 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing had their official ribbon cutting ceremony this morning with brewery owners Sean and Tim Aylward, Libbey Howard and Ashley Draffkorn, and their families, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Carrie Lacher in attendance. The grand opening of the brewery is on Thursday, July 27th at 4 pm. The brewery is Continue Reading
FHFF Sunset Cruise with Teddy Deane on Sax!
Written on July 7, 2017 at 9:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Sunset Cruise on the Odyssey, July 12th, 6pm by Theresa Simendinger Teddy Deane grew up in Massachusetts, played with a few bands and then Holy Modal Rounders for 17 years. They toured the country in the band’s Greyhound bus an played with or opened for many names we remember; Frank Zappa, Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 3, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. note – this post has been updated to correct the date of the showing of Abacus. It will show on July 18th, not on the 11th as previously posted… Fellow Film Buffs, Here are descriptions of the next two movies The Red Turtle, Tuesday, July 4th at 7:30 pm The Red Turtle Rated PG Continue Reading
Tina’s Tacos!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tia’s Tacos is back! But it’s now Tina’s Tacos. Same location on Blair Avenue, but with new owners Tina and Grant Keane. You may know Tina from the Lime Kiln Cafe at Roche where she was manager from 2007 to 2014. Grant is a driver at Aeronautical Services and was also a manager at Roche Continue Reading
Cynthia’s 3rd Year
Written on June 11, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Cynthia Burke about her restaurant… Cynthia’s – a neighborhood bistro located at 65 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor is pleased to begin it’s 3rd year and is celebrating by opening 7 days a week – 7:30 to 2:00 for Brunch and offering Dinner – Friday to Monday – 5:00 to 8:30 Continue Reading
Kate and Keith at the Golf Course
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will kick off the Summer music series at the Golf Course this week. It’s open to the public and free. Over the Winter they worked on some new pieces and so they will be playing a mix of music. Click on the poster at right for more info.
Community Dinner
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the last Community Dinner of the 2016-17 school year – Don’t miss out! Wednesday May 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons There will be a Cinco de Mayo Celebration and a Dancing Performance by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! On the Menu: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender and then roasted until crispy Continue Reading
Double Mountain Brewery Dinner at Coho
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Coho Restaurant on April 21st for their first ever dinner and beer tasting with Double Mountain Brewery. These beers are one of a kind – featuring Belgian yeast and Northwest hop character. Chef Bill is devising an appetizing menu to pair with Double Mountain Brewery’s bold flavors. Seating is at 6:00 pm and space is limited. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Seniors Celebrate the Sixties for Meals on Wheels and More
Written on March 31, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae… It said on the poster “60’s attire encouraged” so I put on my love beads and pinned a peace sign to my jacket before attending the Mullis Center’s, March for Meals to a 60s Beat, a benefit for Meals on Wheels and More. This special lunch was well attended by tie-dye Continue Reading
March for Meals to a 60’s Beat
Written on March 27, 2017 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
A luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels and More Featuring tunes by Paul Arroyo and Friends. Herb Seared Chicken Breast Pasta with Pesto Garlic Butter Oven Roasted Squash Breadstick Salad Bar Tiramisu Wednesday, March 29, at 12:00pm Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Mullis Center 60’s Continue Reading
Coming Soon
Written on March 23, 2017 at 6:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Cheesecake Cafe and Bakery has found a new home. Remember the Cheesecake Cafe in the Anacortes Ferry terminal? Same owner, new location. After Washington State Ferries would not renew her contract, Margie Aipopo heard about a vacancy here on the island where The Place used to be and she took advantage of it. She Continue Reading
It’s Spay-ghetti Dinner Time Again!
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year our annual event lands on Fat Tuesday, and in celebration we will host the Spay-Ghetti & Mardi Paw Dinner on February 28th. Wear your best Mardi Gras beads and we will see All Two Legged family and friends of the APS to enjoy a night of italian cuisine, music and fun in support Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chocolates
Written on February 8, 2017 at 3:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another new business in town and another ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Friday Harbor are happy to welcome Friday Harbor Chocolates to town on Spring Street where the barber used to be, next door to Pebble. Owners Mark Zipkin and Aylene Geringer (who you may remember as former owners Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Written on January 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The restaurant at Friday Harbor House is having a special on Valentine’s Day. Here they are with more on that… Join the restaurant at Friday Harbor House for a Valentine’s celebration to remember. Enjoy a champagne toast on arrival, followed by 5-courses of scintillating cuisine inspired by the flavors of love and natural aphrodisiacs. The Continue Reading
SJI Brewing Company
Written on January 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What’s all the commotion going on there at the end of the field in town behind the Backdoor Kitchen? It’s the future home of San Juan Island Brewing Company, a new brew pub and restaurant, a collaboration by partners Verne Howard, Sean Aylward-General Manager, Tim Aylward-Brewery Assistant & Distribution, and Jesse Visciglia-Head Brewer. Site prep and Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading