Dessert

August 20, 2009

Ahhhh! The dessert was so worth the trip. We ended up at the bakery/bistro that makes the dessert for Lola’s, which is where we originally thought we would go. Anyway, the bistro fit more into our desires. We had wonderful food choices that were out of the norm, like a bread salad. Yum. I asked if they had nice bitter and strong coffee, and the waiter said, ”Welcome to Seattle. We have Starbucks.” I could have kissed him. About six cups later I was coherent and truly enjoying the small donuts with exotic dipping sauces and the caramel flan. Debby and I shared these luxurious confections and left this little adventure in cuisine with wonderful memories on our palettes.
We then drove up to Snoqualmie Falls, which is gorgeous. I am not sure how this has eluded me since I am native to the Northwest, but I haven’t ever been there. The falls sit below the massive hotel, which is built into the cliff. It is luxurious and wonderful. Even though they were not serving in the dining room any longer that afternoon, they let us sit at a nice table by the window and plied us with tea. Not only that, but two hours later when it was time to go, they would not hear of a bill. The tea was on the house. I was amazed. I know it was only tea, but that sort of generosity from a big restaurant is almost unheard of these days. I know that John and I will make a trip there to enjoy this establishment even more.