Archive for August 12th, 2008

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Maddox Grill & Bar

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As any body who knows me can tell you, I do get around to the many fine restaurants in Lynnwood. Just part of the job for a real estate agent. But I have to tell you that one of my favorites is the Maddox Grill & Bar at 184th and Hwy 99.  Rick and Sue Maddox have always been gracious hosts that make it seem more like we’re friends visiting them at home for lunch or dinner than just another place to eat. Rick has always got some kind of delicious homemade soup on the daily menu and there is always a special that you didn’t see coming posted on the chalk board when you walk in. My favorite on the menu is the Scallops and Halibut over Lentils – they call it scallibut – and my wife gets crazy over the filet special with homemade BBQ and Gorgonzola when it’s on the specials board. There is a pasta Alfredo that is heaven on earth for Garlic lovers and for lunch the Pulled Pork Sandwhich is just awesome. The Prawn appetizer is a lock everytime we come and when I’m thinking just a bit lighter on these warm nights, the steak salad is always a good choice. Rick and Sue are big supporters of Clothes for Kids and other good causes in the community. They have recently provided us the Picnic Lunches for the ticket giveaway to Zoo Tunes sponsored by Washington Mutual and that has been a really big hit. Stop by and see them. you can find Rick behind the bar chatting up the regulars and Sue will always find you a quiet spot to enjoy your meal. Tell ‘em local Realtor, Jim Warner sent you. You’ll be sure to be back again and again.

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Ces’t La Vie – Offbeat Boutique, Right On Target with Style

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My friend Colleen Bowman, owner of Ces’t la vie in Edmonds,  is one of those people that always looks like she stepped out of a style magazine, no matter what she’s doing. She brings a sense of that style to everything she adds to the mix in this snappy little boutique in Downtown Edmonds. Yes, I know this post eminates from Lynnwood, but it is really about all of south Snohomish County and this place is a real find anyway you define it. Take a ten minute drive to Edmonds and you’ll find Ces’t la Vie on the main drag through town. Worth a quick trip to find a unique gift for that difficult to buy for special person in your Life. There are also many unique ideas for interior decorating and design. Colleen usually has some off the wall crafts or artwork that will catch the eye of a savvy shopper and a lot of affordable but stylish jewelry. Always something new and different when you walk in the door. 

As local Realtor, Jim Warner would say, “Somethin’ funky going on around here!”