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14590 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, Wa. 98072
425.485.5300
thurs. - sat. 7pm to 11:30pm
sun. 4:30-9pm
Reservations required, dressy attire
this is a luxury experience
cost: $200-250 per person
*plan to be here over 4 hours
I am so excited to write about this true treasure. It is about 20 minutes outside of beautiful Seattle and is rated one of the top 40 restaurants and the top 10 in America. That says it all!
As you drive up you see a modern, European estate. What is so refreshing is that there is also a relaxing and cozy feeling here right away.
The owners, Ron and Carrie must be a very happy couple. They truly have an amazing life here and both feel so much passion on so many levels. They started The Herbfarm restaurant in a little garage on their farm and it has grown to culinary perfection. I had such lovely reads, researching about them, the growth and their success.
When I visit here, I will have to stay in one of the suites. There is The Orchard House and The Herb Garden, prices ranging from 250 to 395. The rooms are enchanting, regal fabrics, Italian linens, fantasy beds, French doors, fireplaces, marble bathrooms and beautiful gardens everywhere!
So let’s talk about your experience. It all begins as you arrive to dine with a wonderful cup of tea! The entire staff is gracious. There is so much detail and attention to each moment you are here. After your tea, you get to go out for the pre-dinner garden tour and visit the 2 real stars, Borage and Basil. They are two boy potbelly pigs. They even have snack buckets so you can go between courses to feed them. I know I will be doing a lot of that, I have loved pigs since I was a little girl, going to the fairs. I am already in LOVE! To stay at pure luxury, eat the best of the best and meet Borage and Basil is pure Blondee heaven.
Carrie, of course is their mom and trainer. She describes them as very smart, well behaved and they both do tricks. I have not met them but will describe them as very handsome too!
Chris is the chef and he has a delightful team that he brings great, positive energy too. As you savor with a 9 course dinner, served with five or six matched wines, you will also hear a classical guitarist in the background.
Blondee Picks:
An unreal wine cellar, you should try an aged port at the wind down. If you do not drink alcohol beverages they even have a person who makes all of the special juices and non-alcoholic drinks for you.
Kobe beef with glaze, Salmon with ginger and truffle sweet corn,
Boletus and Dungeness crab hand kerchiefs with chervil chive butter, Anderson ranch Oregon lamb tenderloin in olive oil and thyme
or anything else. The flavors will all explode in your mouths!
Blondees Powder Room Check: I called and Luke said they were really beautiful!
When I visit Ron and Carrie it will be one of my most treasured Blondee Moments! I cannot wait to meet “the boys”. I know they will end up on my boyfriend list......
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Website: http://www.theherbfarm.com/
September 5, 2023
