RESERVE HERE <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The maximum number of reservations is 25<\/strong>. The last day to reserve is Sunday August 23, 2026<\/em>. Reserve early. The Dining Around event is popular. If reservations are closed, and you would like to be put on a waiting list, Send an Email<\/a> to the Dining Around Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parking is available in the restaurant\u2019s parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once again, we are traveling out of town for the August 2026 Dining Around event. It should be another enjoyable summer outing near the water at a restaurant that\u2019s new to our Dining Around gatherings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our hosts, Denise and Glen Thomson, have arranged for us to dine at the Ajax Cafe in Port Hadlock-Irondale. The Ajax Cafe is near Finnriver Farm & Cidery where we had our Dining Around event in July. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA little out of the way, but way out of the ordinary,\u201d the Ajax Cafe is a Northwest cuisine restaurant located just a few miles south of Port Townsend in Lower Hadlock. They offer a comfortable dining experience with craft cocktails and a variety of beers and wines. Enjoy the unique atmosphere that is Ajax, known for its historic waterfront setting in the Galster House, quirky decor (like hats diners are encouraged to wear that are displayed on the walls), and a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The original structure, an 1890 saltbox, was built by Samuel Hadlock, the town\u2019s founder and Port Hadlock namesake, as his personal residence. It is the only surviving building constructed by the original Washington Mill Company, and the only property associated with Samuel Hadlock. In 1906, ownership changed hands as Lena and William Galster converted the first floor into a saloon and lived on the second floor. In 1977, the property became the Ajax Cafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Link to menu: \u00a0The AJAX Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dining Around Host makes a reservation at a local restaurant where the members meet for a casual meal and socializing. Everyone orders off the menu and pays their share. The gathering is a great opportunity to enjoy old friends and make new ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in hosting a Dining Around event, Send an Email<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>to the Dining Around Chair. It\u2019s easy to host this event, and members are enthusiastic to attend. Hosting this event is an opportunity to know other members better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" August 2026 Dining Around The August 2026 Dining Around event will be on Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4 pm, at The AJAX Cafe, 21 North Water St, Port Hadlock-Irondale with hosts,\u00a0Denise and Glen Thomson. RESERVE HERE The maximum number … Continue reading The AJAX Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n
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