We love to stay at the Freestone Inn cabins at least once a year. There is no reason to leave to…read morefind great dining, the Sandy Butte Bistro has you covered. I love the view of the pond, and the mountains in the background. The service is always great, and the ambiance is terrific. This time I ordered the Jack's Burger, and I was a very happy diner. I honestly think this burger ranks up there among the best burgers I've ever had. The brioche bun was fresh and not smashed, the BBQ sauce and bacon were awesome. The roasted garlic aioli is what makes this burger legendary. Also, the fries were my favorite waffle fries, as they should be for a $15 burger. The Steak And Mushroom Panini was also incredible, very flavorful, and cooked perfectly . Without a doubt, a five star dinner. Thanks to the crew at the Sandy Butte Bistro for making our stay at the Freestone special, and memorable.

OMG I'd never go back even though the atmosphere is lovely. Worst service ever. And even worse…read morefood. I had the Cajun pasta with sausage and shrimp. The protein was good but the pasta was over cooked and all stuck together. My friend ordered an appetizer of a cheese and fruit plate. The cheese was good but the bunch of grapes that was on the plate half of them were rotten and we had to send them back. The bread came with herb flavored butter. So I asked for plain butter and the waitress told me they weren't sure they had any. Then she came back with a couple of packs of frozen butter. What kind of restaurant doesn't have real butter! When my meal came I asked for red pepper and again she was like I'm not sure we have any but she came back with a little saucer of red pepper.The lemondrops were too sweet. And my friend ordered a dry vodka martini and the bartender thought that that meant you use dry vermouth rather than really making a dry martini which is swishing the vermouth in the glass spilling it out and just using the vodka. We asked to speak to the manager and it turns out the manager was the bartender. And she was quite put off by the fact that we didn't Like the way she made the drink. When she served it she said here's your vodka straight up. But a dry martini is not vodka straight up. A bartender should know that.They did comp the cheese plate and they did comp the martini but you could tell that they were not happy with us. And we could hear the waitress and the bartender talking about us. So Unprofessional. Save your money

Friendly guy at the counter, not sure on his name but he was nice to talk to...maybe it was the…read moreinfamous Dave everyone else seems to have had an issue with during the pandemic lol. Bonus points for the three dogs who greeted me when I entered - after a week without mine (traveling) it is always a plus when I get to pet dogs. This place was open on a Sunday and had ample wine selections for such a small town. Glad I stopped in as it made a slow Sunday with pubescent adolescents all the more bearable.

We have loved the Wine Shed. Easy to shop and its always opened. If there is something we can't…read morefind or looking to add into our collection. Dave is always willing to try find it and order it in.

My family and I went here on Wednesday evening around 5:30 and everything was delicious. The place…read morewas quite busy, but the food came out pretty quickly and we all agreed that the burgers and the fries were great. They have a fun selection of canned drinks that come free with the combo meals. Service was also very friendly. They even had gluten free buns which were really excellent (if you know gluten free buns, you know why this is noteworthy!). Overall, we'd all come back and hope this place makes it.

Well it is now getting pretty bad, the excuses are never ending and more and more to shut down…read moreearly, I have tried several times by myself and with out-of-town family to support local business, very hard to support a business that tries so hard to find excuses to shut down early, I would say it's getting to the point now where it's probably time to find something easier to do because this is obviously too much work. This is too bad because it would be a nice thing to have a burger place in town to eat at even though the price is kinda high and the fries are completely crap.

What a delightful little farmer's market in the heart of the Methow Valley! My friend and I visited…read moreon a sunny Saturday morning, and it was so fun to walk among the various vendors. We started at the produce stands, featuring all sorts of fruits, veggies, and other locally-grown delights. I enjoyed one of the most delicious, juicy peaches I've ever had - I wish I'd bought more! After the food stalls, wandered to the various arts and crafts booths featuring everything from spice mixes to any and all types of arts. The assortment and levels of talent were spectacular. Parking here was a bit difficult, but that's mainly a testament to how popular this little market is. If you're ever in Twisp on a Saturday, I highly recommend stopping by. Pro tip: they're only open until noon, so get there early.

Good selection of local fresh produce, bake goods and artisan crafts. Worth the short wall before…read moreheading out to hike.

Great spot in Twisp that just opened. We stopped in to try a flight and honestly, all three of…read moretheir offerings were pretty good. The gin in particular was absolutely flowery with flavor, and I generally avoid gin myself. We were fortunate to take a tour of the facility as well, and spoke with the distiller for about fifteen minutes, learning about their process, products, and future plans. Walked out with a nice bottle of their bourbon. Very strong recommend to stop by. They're still pretty new but I have a feeling they'll be growing quickly.

New distillery opened in Twisp (easy 15 min drive from Winthrop). Tasting flight of gin, bourbon…read moreand rye with knowledgeable and friendly staff, can even get a tour of the area! Get the gin and tonic. It was so smooth and refreshing on a hot day!

Do you ever walk into a shop and think, hmmm, maybe I *should* start long distance backpacking…read moreagain! Well, that's the feeling I got when I visited Winthrop Mountain Sports during the recent Winthrop Quilt Roundup. I had never visited before, but it was a stop on the event passport so I popped in. Wow, what a GREAT place! First of all, they have way more than backpacking equipment. From stylish outdoorsy clothes to all sorts of hats, gloves, shoes, water bottles, and other must-have PNW-esque accessories, I could easily have outfitted myself for everything from a day hike up the Methow to an expedition down the PCT. They are also dog-friendly, allowing my friend's dog to wander the store with us (and even sneaking him a treat from behind the counter). Even if you're not outdoorsy, there's something you need in this shop. I ended up buying some road trip snacks for the journey home.

RIGHT ON! I walked in and rented classic cross country skis. I was given the choice of those with…read morescales and high performance. I chose high performance and they were brand new. It was the best rental gear I have ever rented. Service was quick, pricing was good and I was out the door in about 10 minutes. I will for sure be back for more and likely purchase my set up there next year. Oh, and I was able to buy my trail pass during that quick amount of time too. Win win.

Strictly for the local, organic, prime Kobe beef NY strips for $10/lb. One if the finest, if not…read morethe finest steak I've ever had. Sorry Gaucho, Luger, Morton's, Met, A&J, Whole Foods or anyone else for that matter. Simply the finest marbling and flavor and to top it off, for an unbelievable price. Simply grilled over charcoal with some light salt and pepper at the campsite yielded pure, fatty flavor. Did not look aged. The market itself is decent and has a good selection of most everything, too. Trying to figure out who is the purveyor and get these to Seattle.

We picked up ribs for Father's Day! Great meat and helpful staff…read more We also had them order a whole pig for a pig roast we did, it too was great!

When you are passing through Winthrop, and the North Cascades Highway, you have to stop by Mill…read moreHill Custom meats. Say hello to Dusty and pick up some of the best Beef Jerky you will ever taste. We stopped to pick up our Beef Order. I was amazed at the selection of, not just beef and poultry, but fresh seafood. If he has time, say hello to Dusty, the butcher, and ask him questions about preparing the best steak.