Charlotte and I took off on Saturday morning, May 22, for an overnighter to Seattle. Sometimes you just “gotta’ get outta’ Dodge.” We headed for our favorite hotel in Seattle for a little R&R and to celebrate by birthday (it’s not until the 29th, but why not go the week before?). We enjoyed walking down Pine Street to the Pike Place Public Market, checked out the fresh fruits, flowers and vegetables and watched the fish mongers do their thing. On our way to dinner we made a stop at the Pike Pub and Brewery for a pint and more relaxed conversation. Charlotte tried their Scottish Ale called, Kilt Lifter. It was excellent. I had the Pike Tandem, a Belgian Ale, dark chocolate in color. It too was quite good. I think we both liked the the Kilt Lifter the best. Then it was off to the Crab Pot on the Alaskan Highway for a unique dining experience. While they have many things on their menu, their specialty is what they call “Sea Fest” (pictured above). While noshing on sourdough bread and butter, they cover your table with butcher paper and bring a bib, a small plank of wood, and a mallet for each person. There are four (4) different “Sea Fests” offered on the menu and depending on which one you order, they boil clams, mussels, oysters, crab and shrimp (yes, with their heads and legs), potatoes and corn on the cob, in special sea-food spices, then literally dump it all on your table. We had the “Clambake” and it included skewered salmon and halibut. The food was AWESOME, a veritable feast, great fun and a time well spent with my Beloved.
After a wonderful afternoon in Seattle and a great dinner, it was back to the hotel for champagne, chocolate, a Mariners game on TV, a good book and relaxing time away from everything. Little escapes, like this, really are good for the soul.
Grace and peace
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