Washington Links
Kirkland: May 22 – June 29
Lodging
New Construction Downtown Kirkland!!! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/46486301
Nicely appointed above-garage 1-bedroom. Close to everything.
Dining
Rock Creek Seafood & Spirits: https://rockcreekseafood.com/
Fantastic happy hour! We love to sit at the bar, but the patio also can’t be beat.
Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen: http://www.isarnkitchen.com/
Highly recommended by our daughter Kylene who did her Peace Corps service in Thailand.
Bottle and Bull: http://www.bottle-bull.com/
Scratch kitchen. Craft cocktails. Dark wood pubby. Another great happy hour.
Sirena Gelato: http://www.sirenagelato.com/
We finished our evenings with this treat 5+ times a week. Tasty flavors, fun staff, and half-scoop combos.
Sparrow: https://sparrowkirkland.com/
Robust spirits lineup = great cocktails! Expansive patio with live music Wednesdays.
Cactus Southwest Kitchen + Bar: https://www.cactusrestaurants.com/location/locations-kirkland
Great happy hour in the bar. Grab a window booth for fun people watching.
Shake Shack: https://shakeshack.com/location/kirkland-wa
Yeah, it’s a chain, but they also put out a damn good smashburger1
Pine Lake Ale House (Sammamish): https://pinelakealehouse.com/
20-year favorite haunt. Awesome owners Kevin & Annie. Great pub grub, rotating craft beer on tap.
Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Vovina Wine Bar: https://www.vovina.net/
Twelve seat outdoor patio with firepits. Nice wine selection and craveable appetizers.
Vino Bella (Issaquah): https://www.vinobella.com/
Longtime favorite. Love the owner & son. Half-price bottles on Tuesdays. Live music & comedy.
