Bain Bridge Island by Ferry. Eat breakfast at the first restaurant on the left as you walk down Main Street. Sushi Kashiba but get there 2 hours early to get a seat at the bar. Bring $$$$
Funny I want to do the same thing. But it has to be Texas style smoke bbq using wood on an offset. It's simply the best way to cook meat if you have the time and skills.
This all excellent advice. No doubt that fire management is the key. Interesting that you relied on the original smoker temp gauge. Everything I read says move the gauge from the top to down near the grate.