Columnist Tim Davis sits down with Chef Lee Kaldenbach to talk culinary heroes, how Kaldenbach’s putting his stamp on the Kingston eatery, and more.
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The Revival of Blue Goose Tavern
If you haven’t been to Blue Goose in Port Orchard in awhile, here is what is new.
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Anthony’s Founder Budd Gould Dies at 85
Gould opened the first Anthony’s HomePort on the shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland in 1976, laying the foundation for what would become one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable seafood restaurant groups.
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Meet Chef Noel Spivey of Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro
Farm-to-table freshness makes this bistro menu shine year-round.
Posted inCommunity News
Chick-fil-A Granted Gig Harbor Location Extension
Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will be at the former Chevron location on Point Fosdick Drive. The business […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Ivar’s Seafood Bar Coming to Gig Harbor Early Next Year
Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder and fish and chips: Ivar’s is opening a Seafood Bar in the Uptown Gig Harbor complex, with an anticipated February 2026 launch, Gig Harbor Now reported this week. The Seattle-based chain signed a lease in November for the former Lunchbox Laboratory space at 4901 […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Chef John Hall
Chef John Hall’s Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall’s Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern “subtleties” in an intimate space. Chef Hall, where did it all start? I’m 43 now, and I’ve been cooking professionally since I […]
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Chef Erik Smith
Greenhouse Bar & Restaurant brings an upscale sensibility to dining in Gig Harbor. Offering a delightful menu featuring many Pacific Northwest sourced ingredients and a well-curated wine and cocktail selection, Greenhouse is Gig Harbor’s gathering place for celebrations or a great meal with friends and family. Owners are Erik (the chef) and Krystle Smith. Tell […]
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Chef Tim Ormonde
Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on Hood Canal in rural Union — just 45 minutes from Bremerton — is an ideal getaway from Kitsap. In addition to its stunning location, the food, curated by Executive Chef Tim Ormonde, is worth the trip alone. The onsite “Restaurant at Alderbrook” delivers fine dining in a casual setting, […]