Not the Spring Break of the 90s…but all the nostalgia. First off, we should point out that we were in Mazatlan during covid and that almost every place we frequented was taking precautions ie temp checks, masks, social distance. From what we could tell seemed like if you wanted to getaway (at your own risk) […]
Travel…when will it come back? I have always loved the quote…”Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a bastard from Hollywood to Las Vegas … with the music at top volume and at […]
Earlier this month my dad (Ashur Michael) launched a podcast. I am excited for my father to explore podcasting as a medium to lament his legacy on planet earth. The first few episodes of his self titled podcast Ashur Michael begin with the reading from his first book Lobster and Tuna Tales. Tune in via […]
Crazy how the world rocks 😉 For the past 36 years I have only almost exclusively listened to rap – still love it. But in the past couple weeks I legitimately fell in love with rock. From – Poison, Van Halen, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Bad Company, Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Dokken, AC/DC, Joan Jett, […]
If you are visiting Seattle and you want a quick-ish burger…
I recently sat with Ashley for an informal wine tasting… Head over to TheSeattleCook.com Pangloss Pinot Noir for the play by play 🙂
We went for a wedding…we made our trip… Stay: Ledson Hotel in Downtown Sonoma (only 6 rooms…legit fun) In Sonoma square (you are staying in the square by lodging at the Ledson) we bought wines from Pangloss Cellars (4 doors down). The real Winery checklist… I’d say that there are 3 or 4 clusters of 3-4 […]
Every month we (Mark Ashley Company) plan to release an updated ‘Guide to Seattle.’ These simple pocket guides are more for the traveler v. tourist. In the October 2018 edition we cover Seattle Dive Bars, Where to find the best Martini, which Bartenders work where and of course where to stay, visit etc. To request […]
To learn about the Mark Ashley Company visit Mark Ashley Company.
In no specific order Pike Place Foundation (for the FOOD person) – Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market – typically in August. Great Pumpkin Beer Festival (for the BEER person) – Elysian Brewing – typically in October. By far the greatest single event the world over for straight oysters… Elliot’s Oyster New Year – typically […]
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