Rogue Brewhouse: Issaquah

My family and I hit up Chateau Rogue last year near Independence, Oregon and we had an absolute blast! My husband, sister and her boyfriend really like their beer. They really like local craft beers. So when my sister moved back home after graduation she told us that there is Rogue Brewhouse in Issaquah. So, naturally, we decided to go check out lunch and see what was what.

Well, it isn't nearly as awesome as Chateau Rogue. And I guess we shouldn't have thought it would be. Chateau Rogue had a little beer shack that sold food (really, really good food) and yard games! It's basically a hop yard that is an adult backyard. The Rogue Brewhouse here in issaquah is similar to any random restaurant with a bar. Average food and pretty poor service.

Now to the beer. I don't drink it. It's not nearly sweet enough for me. But again, my family likes it. Rogue Scotch was what my husband had. And he liked it enough to consider getting a growler.

Although I don't drink beer I do sometimes try cider. My buddy Mutton Chop is in town from Australia and he doesn't like beer either. So this trip he ordered Ace Cider. Pretty funny, as the waitstaff couldn't understand what he said because of his accent. I tried it and it was pretty good. Not too much if a bite and a little bit sweet. I would try it again.

Overall I don't think I would choose to eat there again, but I would stop in and pick some beer up for my family.

The Beginning of My Blogging Journey...Food and Travel!

I am inspired to blog about all the awesome food that I find both far and near and the experiences that I have as I travel. Traveling has always been an integral part of my lifestyle and now I continue to make it so as often as possible. For me, travel doesn't have to be a far off and exotic location ( though I certainly take advantage of those too! ).I love taking advantage of all the things that the Northwest has to offer. This includes traveling around and tasting all to the amazing food that the Chefs here create. Cheese, chocolate, and fresh produce are among my favorite here, but so are chocolate and coffee which help make Seattle, well, Seattle.

Throughout the year we have people come and go, visiting here and there and bringing their stories and experiences back with them. These influences help shape my story, my ideas of what food and travel should or shouldn't be and guide me to find the best experiences that I can. Whether it be locally or across the globe I like taking the path that the tourist do not. Finding the Mom and Pop Shops or the local hangout. I hope that I can use this blog to share what I find and how it affects me!