Hazelnut Encrusted Lavender Chicken

A heartfelt thanks to Susan R. for her comments on Anna Maria’s demonstration at this year’s Lavender Festival (see cohorestaurant.com/blog. ) Anna Maria put a lot of time into the preparation of the foods for the demonstration, and at the height of the busy summer season, blocking out hours to do yet one more task [...]

Lavender Cooking Demonstration a Popular Attraction on San Juan Island

Dear Ms de Freitas, Our Friends of the Cercle Francais de Skagit County travelled last year to the Lavender Festival on Saturday. This year, we came on Sunday. We knew better what we wanted to fit into our brief schedule of 10 am – 3 pm for the ferries. Fortunately, local friends drove us from [...]

Mussels & Clams a Popular Choice in Friday Harbor Restaurant

We recently received these great photos from Pamela Fitch:

Island Duck a Guest Favorite in Friday Harbor Dining

Hi Anna Maria and Dave! My memories of the 3 wonderful dinners I enjoyed at Coho while on San Juan Island make me salivate! I particularly remember the flavor and texture pairings you chose for each meal, especially the Lopez Island duck and risotto. Too bad that I will miss Dave’s garnered wisdom on pinot, [...]

Friday Harbor Restaurateur Attends Oregon Pinot Camp

Coho Restaurant co-owner David Pass recently attended the prestigious Oregon Pinot Camp. Held in the heart of Oregon Pinot wine country, participation at this for-the-trade-only event is by invitation only. Those lucky enough to merit an invitation spend three solid days immersed in educational workshops and tastings, touring vineyards and talking with wine makers. YOU [...]

San Juan Artists Grace the Walls of Friday Harbor Restaurant

Popular local artist BJ Dollahite has generously offered her work for display on the walls of Coho Restaurant. A self-taught artist who lives on San Juan Island full time, she has been on a quest for artistic expression most of her life. Her first creative statements were in Textile and Mixed Media, but after she [...]

Friday Harbor Restaurant Teams Up with San Juan Community Theater

Our last dinner & show package with the San Juan Community Theater was so wildly successful, we decided to team up again for their upcoming production, The Connoissieurs. If you haven’t been to our community theater, do give it a try next time you have a free evening in Friday Harbor. It’s quite a [...]

Coho Restaurant’s Chocolate Pots de Creme

This dessert will satisfy any chocolate craving. It is a cross between crème brulée and chocolate pudding – very rich and decadent to say the least! 5 Large egg yolks 5 Tablespoons Sugar ¼ teaspoon Sea salt 1 ½ cup Heavy cream ¾ cup Half and half 10 oz. Bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped [...]