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2016
Sunset Magazine, September 2016
Friday Harbor House was recommended as a top place to stay in the San Juan Islands. Full article
Amy Tara Koch Blog, September 2016
Friday Harbor House was included in the blog post, "San Juan Islands Wonderful: A Family Vacation to Friday Harbor." Full story
Sip Northwest, August 2016
Friday Harbor House was reviewed in the article “Immediate Charm and Hyperlocal Food at Friday Harbor House.” Full article
Seattle Refined, July 2016
Chef Jason Aldous was highlighted for bringing “new life” to Friday Harbor House’s newly remodeled restaurant. Full story
Sip Northwest, July 2016
Friday Harbor House was mentioned as a notable destination in the article, “Adventures Await in Washington’s Orcas and San Juan Islands.” Full story
OnlyInYourState, July 2016
Friday Harbor House was included as one of the top five most romantic places in Washington. Full story
Seattle Refined, July 2016
The restaurant at Friday Harbor House was reviewed in the article, “Here’s a brand new (& delicious) reason to go to Friday Harbor.” Full story
Goop, June 2016
Friday Harbor House was recognized as being a top place to stay during a trip to the San Juan Islands. Full story
LX Magazine, April 2016
Friday Harbor House was featured in the article, “San Juan Island’s Friday Harbor.” Full story
Travel + Leisure, April 2016
The article, “20 Perfect Summer Getaways,” highlighted Friday Harbor House as a top place to stay in the greater Seattle area. Full story
Vogue, April 2016
Friday Harbor House was mentioned in the article, “7 Great Island Vacations – No Passport Required.” Full story
The Crossing Guide, January 2016
"Friday Harbor House: A boutique Getaway", showcased Friday Harbor House as a unique place to stay for the weekend. Full story
Waggoner Cruising Guide, January 2016
"The Bluff Restaurant - Dining with Panoramic Friday Harbor Views", highlighted The Bluff's spectacular menu and views. Full story
2015
Vacation Idea, November 2015
Friday Harbor House was included in the article, "20 Best Weekend Getaways from Seattle." Full article
Napa Valley Register, November 2015
Friday Harbor House was featured in the article, "Best Travel Stories From Our Readers." Full story
Seattle Gay News, October 2015
Friday Harbor House was featured in the article, "OUTBOUND: Bite of San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor Film Festival are two reasons for a NW island escape." Full article
San Juan Islander, July 2015
The article titled "New ownership for Friday Harbor Inn" informs readers about the new ownership change at Friday Harbor House. Full article
Thrillist Seattle, June 2015
The Bluff at Friday Harbor House was featured on Thrillist Seattle in the article, "The 10 Best Bars & Restaurants on the San Juan Islands." Full article
CRAVE magazine, April 2015
Friday Harbor House was included in the destination feature in CRAVE magazine, "Peerless in Seattle." Full article
The Daily Telegraph, April 2015
Friday Harbor House was mentioned in the article, "Whale watching at Friday Harbour on San Juan Island." Full article
TrazeeTravel.com, February 2015
A review of Friday Harbor House was featured on TrazeeTravel.com. Full article
2014
425 magazine, Nov/Dec 2014
Friday Harbor House and The Bluff are highlighted in the article, "Hotel Restaurants. Don't have reservations. Make them". Full story
USAToday.com, September 2014
Friday Harbor House was included in the USAToday.com article, "10 most romantic coastal destinations". Full article
Happiness Is, September 2014
Friday Harbor House and The Bluff were featured in the blog post, "Our Anniversary Stay at Friday Harbor House on San Juan Island". Full article
SIP Northwest, July 2014
Friday Harbor House and The Bluff were highlighted in the article, "Drifters: Friday Harbor House". Full article
KOMO News, Seattle Refined, July 2014
Friday Harbor House and The Bluff were featured in the article, "Take a trip to Friday Harbor House". Full article
Examiner.com, June 2014
Executive Chef Aaron Rock's Lunch n' Learn series was highlighted in the Examiner.com article, "Summer in the San Juan Islands". Full article
AtHomeInLove.com, May 2014
The Bluff and the Friday Harbor House were a major highlight for this blogger's San Juan Island featured post. Full article. Full story
KCTS 9: Chef's Secrets, February 2014
On February 8, 2014 Executive Chef Aaron Rock was on the Chef's Secrets segment of KCTS Channel 9. Chef Rock unveiled his secrets for a perfectly prepared Roasted Garlic Stuffed Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce. Full story
2013
Seattle DINING!, December 2013
Executive Chef, Aaron Rock and The Bluff at the Friday Harbor House were featured in the Seattle DINING! December edition of their "Chef's Kitchen" column. Full story
BCC, June 2013
Friday Harbor House was featured on BBC.com's round up of America's best little beach towns. Full story
SIP Northwest, May 2013
SIP Northwest featured Executive Chef, Aaron Rock and Friday Harbor House in their cover story, "SIP Best of the Northwest: Travel 2013" Friday Harbor House was one of only three properties in Washington state to be included. Full story
Huffington Post, May 2013
The Huffington Post featured Executive Chef, Aaron Rock's creation, Mona's Madrona in the article, "10 Cocktails Containing Meat." Friday Harbor House and The Bluff were one of only 10 restaurants selected in the U.S., and the only restaurant in Washington state. Full story
Fox News Travel, April 2013
Fox News Travel named Friday Harbor House to their list of the Top 10 romantic getaways in Washington State. Full story.
Town & Country, April 2013
Town & Country magazine included The Friday Harbor House in the story entitled: Pack Mentality. Click here to view article.
2012
Coastal Living, November 2012
Coastal Living magazine included The Bluff Restaurant and Terrace in the story, "The Savory San Juan Islands." Click here to view article.
CocoKelley.com, October 2012
The Friday Harbor House and the Bluff Restaurant were featured in the story, "Weekend Getaways: Friday Harbor House." Click here to view the article.
Gastrolust.com, October 2012
The Friday Harbor House and The Bluff Restaurant were featured in the story, "Passport to Pleasure: Feeling Good in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island." Click here to view the article.
Sunbreak.com, October 2012
The Friday Harbor House and The Bluff Restaurant were featured in the story, "Passport to Pleasure: Feeling Good in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island." Click here to view the article.
LATimes.com, August 2012
LATimes.com featured the Friday Harbor House as the place to stay in the San Juan Islands in their travel segment on August 26, 2012. Click here to view the article.
SeriousEats.com, August 2012
SeriousEats.com featured the Friday Harbor House and The Bluff Restaurant in the story, "What to Eat in Friday Harbor on Washington's San Juan Island." Click here to view the article.
Harbors magazine, August 2012
Harbors magazine featured the Friday Harbor House in their summer 2012 issue. Click here to view the article.
Sacramento magazine, April 2012
Sacramento magazine included Lakedale in story "Pacific Northwest Wonder."
Northwest Travel magazine, Spring 2012
Northwest Travel magazine mentioned Friday Harbor House and The Bluff as a San Juan Island Lodging and Dining recommendation in story "The San Juan Islands: Create Your Own Island Adventure."
Wine Enthusiast, March 2012
Chef Kyle Nicholson of The Bluff Restaurant is quoted in an article featuring in Wine Enthusiast, a magazine that showcases the lodging, services, and--most of all--the superb wine/food offerings of the San Juans.
RestaurantManagement.com, February 2012
RestaurantManagement.com included Kyle Nicholson, The Bluff and Friday Harbor House in their story "Seasonal Strategies." The full article can be found here.
1,000 Places to See Before You Die, January 2012
Friday Harbor House was included in a new book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. The updated edition of the book by Patricia Schultz offers 200 new entries, 25 additional countries, and more than 500 full-color photographs. Schultz said she has been working on the revision since the original edition came out in 2003.
The San Juan Islands are included in the Whale-Watching section at number 899 and Friday Harbor House is included in Hotel, Resorts, Eco-Lodges and Inns section at number 900.
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