Okay, so a letter is hand-delivered to my office this past week, personally addressed to Rich Jacobson of SoundBiteBlog, care of Windermere Silverdale, from a Mr. Peter Chen, Owner of Fujiyama Japanese Steak House & Bar. Inside were two ‘Certificates of Invitation’ granting the bearers a FREE dinner at the VIP Open House of the…
I became a HUGE fan of sushi way before it got all artsy and trendy. My Dad used to entertain his clients a lot when he worked down in the Silicon Valley back in the early 80′s, and would frequent one of the few sushi bars at the time over in Cupertino CA. Of course,…
One of the biggest challenges of relocating to a new area is finding a good, reputable auto repair shop. Murphy’s Law almost always guarantees that whenever you move to a new area, your car will start to act up. There are few things worse in life than having your car breakdown in a new town and not have the…
In the early 80′s, after the Kitsap Mall was completed, growth in and around the Silverdale WA area literally exploded, and a badly needed retail mecca for residents was created. To this day, it has continued to attract many of the national chains and big box stores. By far one of my favorites is the…
One of the great things about being a real estate agent and living on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State is that you’re surrounded by water and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Pacific Northwest If you were familiar with the Puget Sound area you would know that it is one of the…
In today’s Web 2.0 environment, the skyrocketing growth of New Social Media and it’s ongoing impact/influence on our culture is a force that cannot be ignored. It is a power that can be unlocked and effectively harnessed for expanding our sphere of contact, increasing our Internet presence, and promoting our message. But first, it’s important…
One of the challenges of relocating to a new area is finding the best places for Christmas Trees. While some have elected to join the “Save the Trees!” bandwagon, and go the seemingly more convenient fake ‘Tree-in-a-Box’ route, I continue to refuse to buckle under such pressure. Living in the heart of the Pacific Northwest,…
One of the challenges when moving to a new area is finding local businesses that you can trust. This is especially true when dealing with repairs to your car or truck. Given all the complexities of today’s automobiles, even the most basic maintenance requirements can be rather daunting and mysterious. Fortunately, here in Kitsap County,…
Living in the Pacific Northwest, and being a stone’s throw across the Sound from Seattle, we are literally inundated with coffee shops & espresso stands on nearly every corner. From the major players like Starbuck’s, Tully’s, and Seattle’s Best, to the smaller venues like “Natte Latte,” we have a wealth of choices to get our caffeine quick fix. In…
In the early morning hours of May 30th of 2006, a very popular local eatery in Poulsbo WA was left in charred ruins by fire. When Mitzel’s, a well known landmark, went up in smoke, area residents lost a dining tradition they had enjoyed for over 20 years. Fast forward to the present, and the grand opening of ”Taprock Northwest Grill.” Recently, I offered my son, Ben, and…