WAFFLE WAGON UPDATE

Maple Counter's Little Sister

Two years ago the Maple Counter Cafe, one of Walla Walla's premier breakfast restaurants, added a new member to their family--Maple Counter Waffle Company. Housed in a shiny aluminum food trailer with a snappy black and white awning, the Waffle Company took up residence in the empty space along Alder in between the parent restaurant and Marcy's on the corner. For two seasons they have served up freshly baked waffles in their al fresco dining room.

But just this week as the 2017 season begins, I noticed they've been spiffing up the place. The trailer which was originally located at the back of the space, has been moved to the front, and a new concrete tile patio has been installed along with a new black railing which defines the dining space onto the sidewalk. The move creates much improved curb appeal along with more seating for hungry customers. 

As can be seen here, construction is still in progress on a mini porch outside the door to the main kitchen. 

With so many waffle options, it's hard to make a choice.

But once you have decided, just step up to the window to place your order 

seen here reflecting the parent restaurant's sign on the side of the building next door.

The Maple tree logo adds a nice custom touch to the fencing as well as casts a lovely shadow.

The Waffle Company is open Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM - 1:30 PM.

Otherwise, the Maple Counter Cafe is open daily from 7 AM - 3:00 PM.

ROGUE FOOD TRUCK

You never know what you'll find tucked in the woods out in the country.

DINING ALFRESCO WW STYLE

Rule Breakers or Trend Setters?

The season opener Food Truck Night was a smashing success. To escape the crowds, this threesome relocated a table to the adjacent wheat stubble field. Outdoor dining in Walla Walla couldn't get much more authentic than this.

This photo taken by a drone is courtesy of Wallaholics. 

(Notice the table just left of center in the foreground.)

FOOD TRUCK NIGHT WALLA WALLA STYLE

When I moved to Walla Walla 28 years ago, decent restaurants were few and far between. But with the proliferation of more than 100 wineries over the last 20+ years, Walla Walla has also developed a fanatic foodie following. Initiated three years ago with seven vendors in the tiny downtown parking lot of Bacon and Eggs, Food Truck Night has this season grown to more than 15 trucks at the wine incubators near the airport.

Walla Walla Wine Incubators is a collection of five, 1600 square foot buildings that house start-up boutique wineries. Many of Walla Walla's most successful wineries had their start in these incubators. Then last summer, a brewery joined the mix. Food, wine, and beer; what's not to like?