The New Leaf Café on Orcas Island offers guests an exceptional menu and unpretentious elegance. Everyone told us the New Leaf Café was the place for fine dining on Orcas Island, but I have to tell the truth here: we almost didn't go. Located in the historic Outlook Inn on the Eastsound waterfront, it all just sounded a little too-too, as my mom used to say – too fancy, too spendy, too indulgent – for our laid-back, vacation-minded inclinations. However, after talking … [Read more...]
Slow-food at its Best on Orcas Island
The Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant offers Orcas Island diners a locally-sourced menu of slow-food at its best. While we were on Orcas Island, we stayed at the Deer Harbor Inn, a small, casual, family-friendly resort (and I use the term very loosely here) that sits on a knoll overlooking the tranquil Harbor and majestic Mountains on the Olympic Peninsula. PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written Spring 2016. Some of the businesses mentioned here may be temporarily or … [Read more...]
In Which Mr B & I Visit Historic Downtown Anacortes En Route to Orcas Island
A visit to Historic Downtown Anacortes is a great start to an Orcas Island vacation. There are several ways to get to Orcas Island and the rest of the beautiful San Juan Islands. Visitors can go by private boat, airplane, or seaplane, depending on the season. No matter how you get here, the scenery is spectacular and getting here is half the fun! Most people, however, take a Washington State Ferry departing out of Anacortes, Washington. Anacortes, located on … [Read more...]
