anh-minh, i don't receive daily candy newsletters, and couldn't find the article you mentioned on their site. do you have a link? thanks!

thanks to all for the great suggestions. keep 'em coming! :)

thanks meredith. we've decided to spend a couple nights in SF as well, so hotel/b&b recommendations SF would also be welcome...

we're planning on spending a couple of nights each in seattle and portland (first vacation with my sweetie) and we're hoping to get some suggestions for restaurants. preferably somewhere