Jo-Anne Bowen

Jo-Anne is a freelance travel writer / food explorer with a background in food and nutrition. She has enjoyed cooking and dining through the years. Follow her at www.instagram.com/joannesjourneys.

Casual Dining, Recreation, Sustainability at Table 47, Gig Harbor, WA.

Looking for casual dining, fun recreation, and a beacon in sustainability? Head to Table 47 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Location: 5268 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, Washington. Website here. Menu: The All Day Menu features a selection of casual meals. Go-to-snacks include nachos, hummus, chicken wings, and crispy Brussel sprouts. Burgers have a taste …

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A Taste of Texas Barbecue in Gig Harbor, Washington

Savor the aroma of barbecued meat, hear the Austin D.J. announce the latest hits, marvel over all the Texas memorabilia, and you have found BBQ2U in Gig Harbor. Location: BBQ2U, 4814 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor, Washington. Menu: Seven meats are slow-roasted daily: brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, spareribs, chicken, turkey breast, and beef …

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Small Plates at Maryhill Winery and Tasting Room: Vancouver, Washington

Pair small plates with award-winning wines, add in the beauty, bustle, and marine air of the Vancouver Waterfront, and you have a winning combination at Maryhill Winery and Tasting Room. Location: Maryhill Winery and Tasting Room is located at 801 Waterfront Way, #105A, Vancouver, Washington. Menu: The menu offers a selection of small plates, ranging …

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Carving Great Food at the Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi, Kenya

The Carnivore Restaurant is a meat-lovers paradise. Serving Kenya’s famous nyana choma (barbecued meat), it has twice held the honor of being named “one of the best restaurants in the world”. It is must stop on your African safari. Location: Langata Road, Near Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya Menu: The all you can eat meat buffet …

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Wildfin American Grill: Sustainable Seafood Meals

Enjoy the beauty of the Vancouver, Washington waterfront, smell the warm marine air, and savor the artistically crafted dishes at Wildfin American Grill. Location: Wildfin American Grill, 777 Waterfront Way, Suite 101, Vancouver, Washington. Menu: The extensive menu features sustainable seafood from the waters of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska as well as a choice of steaks, burgers, …

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Review: SaWa Sushi & Sake in Forest Grove, Oregon

Calling all sushi lovers! A new restaurant in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon, has taken the local scene by storm! SaWa Sushi & Sake shines with artistically crafted dishes and traditional Japanese settings. Location: SaWa Sushi & Sake is located at 2036 Main Street, Suite B, Forest Grove, Oregon. Menu: SaWa features a traditional teishoku menu: …

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Traditional Cape Malay Dishes at Jonkershuis Eatery, Cape Town

Guests at the Jonkershuis Eatery enjoy casual dining, the unique flavors of Cape Malay dishes, the deep verdant green of the vineyards, glimpses of Constantiaberg Mountain, and legions of history dating back several centuries. Address: Jonkershuis Eatery, Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa. Menu: The menu features unique Cape …

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Chez Nous: Parisian Style Bistro in the Heart of Austin

Chez Nous, opened in 1982, is a Parisian style bistro known throughout Austin for its excellent food, impeccable service, and Parisian atmosphere. We stepped into the bistro and immediately were swept back to France – from the background music of the soft jazz trumpet, to walls covered with Parisian posters and pictures, to lace curtains …

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