One of our favorite pastimes is wine tasting in Woodinville. Some of our favorites include Dusted Valley, Matthews, Ambassador, Obelisco, Torii Mor, Goose Ridge, and Gorman. Novelty Hill-Januik isn't bad either, and it happens to be where we're getting married! If you're in the mood for food, we'd suggest dinner at Barking Frog, upscale game-day food at Village Wines, brunch at The Commons, or a late lunch at Purple Wine Bar. Here's a link to a helpful map: https://woodinvillewinecountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WWC_MAP_7.5.2017.pdf
Sam's longtime favorite Seattle restaurateur. We've been to almost all of them, but we love Goldfinch Tavern and Anchovies & Olives the most. Really yummy! Check it out if you have the time! Update January 2018: RIP Anchovies & Olives!
We love pie! Pie Bar's Ballard location is actually supplying our wedding pies. This Capitol Hill location is just a block away from Sam's old apartment. Tiny, but they have a takeout window!
This is the cocktail bar where we met! Pretty good little bar, though I feel like it used to be better. Good cocktails, laid back atmosphere. What more could you ask for? Lol. They also have a "secret" bar upstairs called Needle & Thread, and you need to use the phone on the wall to get upstairs. Very small, though, and requires a reservation.
Sam's second kitchen. No joke. Say you're one of Sam's friends and you'll be their new best friend. Right next door to Sam's old apartment, where she used to go 2-3 times a week!