Meandering closer to home now

The wild boar sloppy joe at Quinn's topped with crispy onions and sage did not disappoint.

We're home now and so this part of the journey and the blog is ending. Given the state of the economy, I expect we'll be meandering a little closer to home for the foreseeable future. Just as I was feeling a bit down about it I leafed through the January 2009 issue of Seattle magazine (Cheap Eats: 75 Bargains From Trendy Restaurant Deals To The Best Gourmet Takeout). Now I'm looking forward to interesting eats closer to home, including Braised Wild Boar Sloppy Joe's at Quinn's (Capitol Hill), Pan Con Chocolate (spicy chocolate toast) at Ocho (Ballard), Wood-Fired Fresh Mushroom Pizza at Veraci (Fremont), Whole Fried Smelt at Pike Street Fish Fry (Capitol Hill), Banh Xeo Cay Me at Tamarind Tree (International District) and much more. I just ordered a mixed case of wines representing small wineries from Italy's Marche and Sicily (from my favorite purveyor, Catherine Reynolds, see web URL under Favorite Blogs or email her at quesoyvino@gmail.com to receive her newsletter). There are numerous wine and food events in this city at any given time. And though the weather is snowy and cold you can still have a warm Guiness at Kell's in Pike Place Market steps from our door. Check back if you like or post your own comments on favorite foods, wines and restaurants.

Dopo.