A to Z Recipes 'GNWE'
Great Northwestern Escape
Bellingham, Washington
August 12 - 19, 2008
Tentative schedule:
August 12, 2008 Tuesday - Arrival, check-in, meet in lobby of
Holiday Inn Express, dinner together, location to be announced
August 13, 2008 Wednesday - Sightseeing-shopping in Fairhaven, dinner at
Billy McHale's
August 14, 2008 Thursday - To be announced
August 15, 2008 Friday - Sightseeing and shopping in Seattle, Washington
August 16, 2008 Saturday - Breakfast, leave early for trip to Vancouver, lunch at
Cheers (details follow)
August 17, 2008 Sunday - To be announced
August 18, 2008 Monday - Activities in Vancouver, Canada
August 19, 2008 Tuesday - Meet for breakfast, check-out, departure
Hotel suggestion: Holiday Inn Express (HIE)
4160 Guide Meridian Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Hotel Front Desk: 1-360-671-4800
Hotel Fax: 1-360-671-9920
Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Small or medium size pets. $15.00 non-refundable fee per pet.
Ask for your room to be placed near Maggie Blackwell.
Room rate includes Express Start Breakfast Bar.
Directions: I-5 Exit 256A (Meridian), 1/2 mile on Right. Canada 99 South to I-5 Exit 256. Highway 13 to Highway 539, Trans 1 to Highway 11 (Sumas) to 9 to 546 to 539.
To make reservations:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
Book Online or Call 1-800-281-4654
Area Airport:
Bellingham International - 2 miles
Seattle International - 90 miles
Historic Fairhaven District
An historic and beautiful area with a waterfront view to die for. Lots of places to shop and dine and partake in libations!
Website: http://fairhaven.com/
Possible dinner locations in Bellingham for any open nights:
Billy McHales
2 blocks from HIE on Meridian Street
We will meet here at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13.
Succulent Baby Back Ribs and Rib Eye Steak are the signature dishes at the Bellingham Billy McHale's. The restaurant is a casual, family-friendly with a fun, retro nostalgic decor. The menu offers a wide selection of all-American cuisine including a tasty selection of gourmet burgers with restaurant-made potato chips. Wednesday is steak night, and early diners (4p-6p) get a complete meal (outrageous dessert included) for a special price. Senior discount (62 or older, 15% discount)
Website: http://www.bellinghambillymchales.com/
Old Country Buffet
1 Bellis Fair Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 715-8240
Casual buffet, serving steaks, seafood, and lots of comfort food; reasonable prices.
Dirty Dan's Steak and Seafood Restaurant
1211 11th St.
Fairhaven District
(360) 676-1087
The independent Dirty Dan's is truly a Legendary Steak and Seafood Restaurant. For over three decades;
Bellingham, Whatcom and Skagit county residents have picked Dirty Dan's as their favorite fine dining destination.
Website: http://www.dirtydanharris.com/
Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar
Bellis Fair Mall
70 Bellis Fair Parkway
Serves up all sorts of good food, excellent pizza and pasta.
Website: http://www.bostonsgourmet.com/?q=bostonsgourmet_restaurantpages_bellingham
Seattle, WA
From the world-famous Seattle Space Needle, to Pike's Market, Pioneer Square, to Pacific Ocean-front treasures, we'll spend a fabulous day checking out the sites and flavors of this seaside treasure.
Website: http://www.enjoyseattle.com/
Vancouver, BC
A culturally diverse city with gorgeous views of the ocean and mountains. Some folks want to dip a toe in the Pacific here while others crave the excitement of Chinatown. We'll have a fun-filled day in this glorious city.
Website: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/
Cheers
125 East 2nd Street
North Vancouver, BC
Canada, V7L 1C2
Phone: 604-985-919
You must contact Bill Anatooskin for reservations and advance payment: A to Z Cheers Buffet.
DIRECTIONS: Cheers is located just off lower Lonsdale Avenue on 2nd Street in North Vancouver. It is a short walk north of Lonsdale Quay and the Sea Bus Terminal linking the North Shore to downtown Vancouver.
PARKING: There is ample parking both on the street in front of the restaurant, in our parking garage underneath the restaurant (enter from the lane behind the restaurant), and in a city parking lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Website: http://www.cheerscatering.net/
A to Z Cheers Buffet
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:30 P.M.
SALADS:
Spring Mix salad, Greek Salad,
Seaweed salad
Cold seafood platter with large shrimps, smoked salmon tips,
Alaska king crab split legs & claws
HOT ITEMS:
Beef tenderloin
Cornish game hen ( deboned & stuffed with Wild Rice )
Baked Salmon
Baby vegetables
Garlic Parsley Roast Potato
DESSERTS:
Fresh Fruit Tray
Pavlova
Tiramisu
BEVERAGES:
Coffee or Tea
$31.00 per person
Plus GST & Gratuity
TOTAL - $36.00
If you are interested in joining us for all or part of the trip, please contact Maggie Blackwell. See you there!
