Lummi Island Getaway- The Willows Inn Recipe

I’ve got a story. It starts with me sitting on the deck of a two-bedroom beach house watching a convocation of American Bald Eagles. It ends with a spoonful of tart fruit swimming in grassy greens (among other taste treats). It’s the story of a grateful guest experiencing the authentic lifestyle of a small island in the Pacific Northwest on a sunny summer’s day. It’s the story of my getaway to The Willows Inn on Lummi Island.

It’s hard for a Californian like me to admit, but the hottest restaurant on the West Coast right now is in Washington state. It’s not in Seattle however, which may surprise you. In fact it’s a scenic two-hour roadtrip north of the city to Lummi Island. A place the New York Times said is one of 10 restaurants…