Ok the place is not fancy but from their small kitchen, the cumin lamb noodles they cooked are so tasty. Go in line, place your order, pay, get a number, and you are good. Enjoy these wide ruban like noodles. Be warned it may be spicy. I’d like to go back and try other dishes.
— Xi’an Noodles, 5259 University way NE, Seattle
Let’s spend a beautiful summer day on Lopez Island. After a 1h30 drive to Anarcortes, jump on the Lopez Island Ferry.
— Anacortes – Lopez Island Ferry
Reservation is available on the Westbound trip by third: in April (for Summer time), 2 weeks, and then 2 days before each specific date. We jumped in the 9:35 am Ferry. “I have a thing for ferry boats”.
— Spencer Spit State Park: 4 miles South East of the Ferry Terminal.
— Shark Reef Sanctuary: On the west coast of Lopez, facing San Juan Island’s Cattle Point and lighthouse, enjoy a gorgeous view and solitude. Sea lions at first front.
— Watmough Bay: In the afternoon we did a short forrest walk ending on dramatic cliffs and clear water. Again less than 10 people there.
Then it was time for our dinner in the village at Ursa Minor.
It was a perfect day to go to Lopez Island and this jewel was a great way to end it.
After a long day of wandering on the Island, we were happy to stop at Ursa Minor for dinner.
We could have sat inside in a beautiful and unpretentious room (I love the wishbone chairs!) but we preferred to enjoy the sunset outside and watch the water and bikers riding along.
The whole experience was great and easygoing.
Ingredients at Ursa Minor are mostly locally-sourced and we started our meal with a refreshing local cider. Our party of three ordered almost everything on the menu!
Shishito peppers, peach and Ricotta – Heirloom tomato, new onion, plum – Summer squash, smoked roe, yogurt – Raw Albacore, shiitake, Nasturtiums – Chicken, sauerkraut, wild onion…
Each dish was delicious and made with flavorful ingredients.
This great experience ended our day trip to Lopez on an exceptional note.
— URSA MINOR 210 Lopez Road – Lopez Island – Washington – 98261
