Best Places Northwest

"This is the book that started it all-that launched a best-selling regional guidebook series, put stars in the eyes of thousands of establishments, and defined what it means to create a real insider's guide. BEST PLACES NORTHWEST, now in its incredible 16th edition, is back, doling out stars for the best restaurants and lodgings throughout Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. From Cannon Beach to Spokane to Whistler, readers will find honest recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see all along the way. Conveniently organized by highways, BEST PLACES NORTHWEST also includes ""Three-day Tours"" and locater maps for every destination; entertaining essays on history and culture; travel tips and information on special attractions; and easy-to-use icons that point out the best romantic places, places of good value, family-friendly places, and unique places that the editors think are especially choice."

Written by local reviewers, this new and updated edition covers the Pacific Northwest from Whistler in British Columbia to Spokane to Oregon's Gold Beach and profiles the best places to dine, stay, and play throughout the region.

This is the book that started it all—that launched a best-selling regional guidebook series, put stars in the eyes of thousands of establishments, and defined what it means to create a real insider's guide. Best Places Northwest, now in its incredible 17th edition, is back, doling out stars for the best restaurants and lodgings throughout Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. From Cannon Beach to Spokane to Whistler, readers will find honest recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see all along the way. Conveniently organized by highways, Best Places Northwest also includes "Three-day Tours" and locater maps for every destination; entertaining essays on history and culture; travel tips and information on special attractions; and easy-to-use icons that point out the best romantic places, places of good value, family-friendly places, and unique places that the editors think are especially choice. Out with same-old, same-old: our new crop of reviewers take a critical look at the establishments this time around and some boring old places will be dropping stars and in some cases getting dropped altogether. New sidebars add spice and new points of view: Hipster Scenes; Doggie Options; Wine Touring; the Art Beat; Best Places to Park the Car in urban Vancouver, Seattle, Portland; Celebrity Maps; Annual Sale Events (Nordstrom, REI, Niketown etc.); Excellent Malls; Science-Tech Touring; Native Peoples; Best Places to Catch a View. Whether a traveler is looking for a rustic retreat or romantic luxury, Best Places Northwest has something for every budget—and every place is independently researched and reviewed by local travel experts.

Strawberry and White Chocolate Sponge Cake, Wild Blue Huckleberry Crème Brûlée, Rustic Pear Tart with Hazelnuts, Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream . . . let the decadence begin. From the familiar to the innovative, this tempting new entry in the popular series of Best Places cookbooks &— and the only one to focus on desserts &— taps into the boundless talent of the Northwest’s top pastry chefs and bakers. Gathering 80 recipes from more than 50 of the best restaurants and inns in the region, the book is divided into seven chapters: Cakes; Cookies and Bars; Custards, Mousses, and Puddings; Frozen Desserts; Fruits and Nuts; Pies and Tarts; and Special Occasions. The Best Places Northwest Desserts Cookbook is an easy-to-use resource for anyone who wants to create memorable desserts at home.

The Pacific Northwest is one of the most romantic destinations in the country, with wind-swept beaches, soaring mountaintops, lush forests, dramatic sunsets, and breathtaking views. With literally thousands of places to go, itand’s not easy to find the perfect romantic hideaway. Enter the eagerly awaited 10th edition of The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest: A Romantic Travel Guide. This revised and updated edition of the best-selling book guides couples to the most romantic spots throughout Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, with detailed lodging and dining reviews and information on romantic highlights in every major destination.

Now in its 17th edition, Best Places Northwest is back to dole out its coveted stars to the best restaurants and lodgings throughout Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Conveniently organized by highways, the guide contains three-day tours and locater maps for each destination. New features include an expanded chapter, wine touring, traveling with dogs, the art and hipster scenes, and not-to-be-missed annual sales.