Last week K and I went to Molbak's in Woodinville and I mentioned that I had been wanting to try out Barking Frog so on Friday K suggested we go there. The Barking Frog is located in Woodinville across from Redhook Brewery and next door to Herb Farm. Their website lists them as being a casual bistro, however, I think anyplace where the wait staff refolds your napkin for you after you've stepped away from the table can't call themselves casual with any degree of seriousness. I guess it's all relative though, they are situated next door to Herb Farm after all.
I have to say this was the best meal I've had in the Seattle area. The service was impeccable, the food beautifully presented and cooked perfectly. I had the the rack of lamb served with lamb hash, creamy polenta and a demi glace that I had every last drop of. The polenta was the perfect vehicle for soaking up the lamb juices and demi. K had the chicken with sage gnocchi, carrots and brown butter sauce. K liked it enough to say that he would go back and order the same thing again.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Lake 22
K and I went on our first hike of the season today at Lake 22 in the Snoqualmie-Baker National Forest area fairly close to Mt. Pilchuk. I've always wondered why it's called Lake 22. Are there 21 other lakes that I've missed out on? Is there a Lake 23? Lake 22 was a good moderate hike to start with for the season; 5 miles round trip with a fairly gradual elevation gain to the top. Most of the elevation gain seems to occur over the first half or so, with the trail leveling off towards the top. This was a good thing since the last 5o0 yards or so is still covered in snow, although it seems like the trail is still getting its' fair share of pedestrian traffic since footprints heavily marred the snow.
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