Professor Paddle: Leavenworth eats

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I spend a lot of time on the eastside during the Wenatchee season.  It's coming in now.  Fun surfing last weekend at mid 4k flow.
My thoughts that follow are just my pesonal list of digs that I hit from time to time in and around Leavenworth/Cashmere.  Since many boaters are coming from the Westside ("the Coast" as its often referred to east of Stevens Pass), I thought I'd suggest a few local eateries.  I know I'm missing some, and listing others that will draw barbs.  But here goes...

From West to
East:

Coles Corner

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59er Diner. 
Basic burger that meets the basic need. 
Order a shake.  

Leavenworth

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I like Good Mood Food for light breakfast, baked
goods, lunch and coffee.

·        Idlewild Pizza 
 Decent woodfired pizza.  A cut above typical Leavenworth fare.

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Fresh (Burgers).  Next to Idlewild.  Good burgers.  Can be crowded.

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South. Tasty Mexican fare.  Prices seem to have gone up a tad as its
following has developed.

·       Der Hinterhof Beer Garden (near Hospital and
river).  Outdoor bands tour through all summer.  Large space.  Enjoyable setting for a beer in warm weather.  Food is just something to wash down with the
brew, which is fine on a hot summer afternoon after a day out on the water. 

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For Leavenworth, park
on the north side of Highway 2 and walk across to town.  Avoid the cluster of tourists and total lack
of parking.

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Sandwiches at Dan's Market for lunches on the
go.  $5 for a good, large sandwich.  Patronize the local businesses.

Peshastin

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Taco truck at Peshastin light (on right).  Inexpensive. 
 Worth the stop.  Serves at lunch and dinner time.

Cashmere

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Nothing beats sitting
out at Cashmere's Waterfront Park after a run. 
It's the best.  Sunny and warm.  Bring a cooler, a lawn chair, and linger at
the takeout.

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Milepost 111 Brewing Co. (Cashmere)  Tasty. 
A couple of dozen beers on tap. 
Beer is reasonably priced.  Food
is high quality; a little more expensive.  Riverside deck.

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BBQ (right on the corner in Cashmere near the
park).  Tasty.  No beer (shame). Closed Sundays.

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Anjou Bakery (east of Cashmere)  Lost its endearing funk after an
unintelligible postindustrial expansion. 
Still, great pies and baked goods.

Wenatchee

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The Windmill (classic old time Wenatchee
steakhouse.  Gotta go at least once for
dinner.  $$$).

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LaFuente (Wenatchee - appealing, authentic
Mexican  (but what would I know about
authentic.  Flavorful grilled
chicken)  Huge portions.

 Chris