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Bistro and Bites has a new owner, who recently redid the interior and extended the hours. It is still primarily a soup and sandwich place, but they plan to add take-out dinners and other menu items.

I ate brunch here, and it was excellent! I can’t wait to go back for dinner sometime. Brunch started with warm bread served with homemade apple butter, then I had one of the best omelettes ever – with vegetables (zucchini, peppers, pea vines) fresh from a local farm. There were plenty of sandwich options too – the lamb burgers with fries looked good. The restaurant has an extensive wine menu and decent kids’ menu. Barking Frog is across from the Willows Lodge, and next to the Herbfarm restaurant and Red Hook Brewery. It’s also near several u-pick farms and a bicycle trail.

This cozy French bistro has only been open for a few weeks, and it’s easy to miss. It’s tucked next to the dry cleaner on the main street in Madrona. There’s a small menu (beef bourgignon, pan-fried sole, roasted chicken, etc.), but everything we tried was delicious. I especially liked the beet/goat cheese appetizer. The chef/owner came out and greeted all the customers. Service was friendly and fast. Warmer atmosphere than Cremant, just down the street. Not sure if they take reservations. When I called, the phone just rang and rang.