The seared scallops with porcini dust and truffle oil over roasted cauliflower purée with succotash was a hit! The sear on the scallop was perfect and it was gloriously tender inside.

If you know me, then you know I love scallops but again, don’t order them often out of fear of being disappointed. This was delicious and the crab was the star of the show! Generally, I’m not a fan of Hefewizen but this one really got me. I don’t order crab cakes often because they are often made of fillers instead of lumps of crab. Our first course was a dungeness crab cake with lemon aioli, petite miso-apple watercress salad paired with Snoqualmie Falls Haystack Hefewizen. The space is beautiful with high ceilings, low light, and has a traditional longhouse feel. It was the perfect place to begin our evening! 2002 Guilio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Blackfish Wild Salmon Grill & BarĪfter an already exciting day, we were ready for a meal! Our next stop was Blackfish Wild Salmon Grill & Bar, a seafood centric dining option at the resort. The lounge has a welcoming vibe complete with a cozy fireplace and a good variety of different seating options. As we leisurely chatted, we snacked on a light veggie plate with tasty quiche bites. This sparkling wine was complex, sweet, and fruity. I can’t imagine a better way to start the night.

We opened with a 2002 Guilio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore from Trento, Italy. My husband and I met up with my Seattle Foodie Podcast co-host Nelson Lau and our good friend Annie Nguyen. We began our evening at Destination Lounge for drinks and appetizers. Tulalip Resort Casino provided a complimentary stay, food, beverage, concert tickets, and spa credit.

Destinations Loungeĭisclosure: This post is not sponsored. The food was well executed and expertly paired with beverages. This summer, I stayed at the hotel and had a chance to try our many of their food and beverage options. I’ll admit that I never thought about Tulalip Resort Casino as a food destination. As a local foodie, I think about food a lot.

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