Food tips - I travel a lot, way too much really....

Johan_Edstrom_5586

I think I was on the road 35 weeks this year, I spend a lot of time eating out or looking for good places to eat.

I'm usually gone Mon-Wed, so I still have plenty of time at home or quite frequently a week off.

(Life of a consultant) - What I haven't managed to find is a decent food guide anywhere.

I usually when I read the reviews and pick a place from Yelp! end up wondering what is wrong with the human race.

What I seem to like always ends up as

* Too expensive. - I can't bill $300 for a dinner

* Hole in the wall mom and pop places

* No frills and nothing trendy good chef places

* Simple sandwich places

* Ethnic places, especially if I'm in CA or along the West coast.

Is this completely off or something of interest to others?

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A_L_Esterling_35269

Seijoed: I’m pretty sure that folks would welcome good recommendations from local chefs and food enthusiasts. If you’re headed to Seattle, we have a Pinterest board with some favorite spots that the ChefSteps team members like to frequent. It is by no means complete, but it’s a start: http://pinterest.com/chefsteps/seattle-eats-and-drinks.

P.S. You are rockin’ the forum! Thanks.

Johan_Edstrom_5586

@alasterling Thanks a bunch!!!

Patrick_Ancillotti_6135

@Seijoed: I've got the same problem, although on the east coast mostly... Let me know if you find somewhere that end of the world that's worth a visit. Also, I've found that "They Layover" usually has great gems if you find yourself in need of a new place or three and he's been to your city.

Johan_Edstrom_5586

@neogenix It has been mostly west coast and international for me this year...

Or podunk places

We've had more startup customers than finance / insurance this year it seems.

susan_fox_33805

There's also a good app for iPhone and maybe others: Chefs Feed, where chefs recommend their favorite foods from their favorite restaurants. It covers most if not all of the bases you wish to hit. I use it on the road with great success. Happy eating!

Johan_Edstrom_5586

Excellent! Thank you!

Bryan_33366

Chris/Grant - I will be in Seattle for a week in February and have never been. I checked out the Pinterest board and it looks like there are some great places. Would it be possible to narrow down that list a little to maybe your top 5 must visit Seattle spots. Price is not a deterrence. Thanks.

Chris_Young_80640

Canlis

Spur Gastropub

Sitka and Spruce

Altura

Are four places that immediately come to mind.

Bryan_33366

Thanks! I will be hitting those this week!

Jack_Mayer_85396

Haven't been to Seattle in years, but the meal I had at Canlis was fabulous!

Bryan_33366

Spur last night was insanely good. I am so surprised at the quality of food in such a relaxed atmosphere. It blew me away that a place like this could exist and not be booked solid all the time. I had the 8 course tasting menu and was blown away by every one of them. Very creative, modern, unique and insanely delicious. As an added plus they are putting out some of the best cocktails. I would definitely 2nd Chris's recommendation.

Jeff_Leung_37994

If you ever make your way to San Francisco:

Commonwealth

State Bird Provisions

Benu

Frances

Aziza

Bryan_33366

I am going back to Seattle in February again. Went to Altura, Spur, Sitka and Spruce and Revel during my last trip. Is the pinterest board up to date? Are there any new openings worth checking out or do the places I mention still remain your favorites? Altura and Spur were some of favorite meals of 2013.

John_Erik_522

Have you looked at Where Chefs Eat?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSPTQX1yybg

They also have an app, which is convenient when you are traveling. More info here: http://www.wherechefseat.com/about/

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