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A Short Distance to Travel to FAR-EATS

Jay Friedman — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:47:55 +0000

Drive down the left side of 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle, and you might not notice the “Global Food Garden” that’s grown at the intersection with Bell. That’s where Geogy Chacko has opened a number of little restaurants, most recently the flagship known as FAR-EATS.

It’s Not Switzerland Until You’ve Melted Some Cheese

Michael van Baker — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:23:21 +0000

I think rösti best eaten just after an Alpine excursion, or failing that, several walks up and down a small hill. In that latter case, if you're near Thun, Gasthof Kreuz in Amsoldingen works perfectly. It's a family-run place, overlooking Thun and frequented by locals.

Lots to Love at Little LloydMartin

Jay Friedman — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:00:05 +0000

LloydMartin is a critically acclaimed but underappreciated little gem at the top of Queen Anne. I’ll bet that if others step in for Social Hour and discover the quality of Crannell’s cooking in the kitchen, they’ll soon be staying for dinner.

Passport to Pleasure: Seeking Highs in the Salt Lake City Area

Jay Friedman — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:47:50 +0000

Good food in the Salt Lake City area? Is romance possible in the red state of Utah? Join me as we venture to the Salt Lake City area, where we stamp this week’s Passport to Pleasure—a hedonistic quest for great food and good times for two, from nibbles to naughtiness.

Please, Give Others a Chance at Crumble & Flake

Michael van Baker — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:17:15 +0000

That's given Robertson reason to write this line, which I think would leave most entrepreneurs slightly agog with a potent blend of envy and amazement: "Unfortunately due to our tiny size and all the positive press, we've been selling out early every day, so we may not be open when you get here." Would-be patrons are advised to follow @crumbleandflake on Twitter to learn when the shelves are bare.

Celebrate Twenty Years with Cafe Flora

Jay Friedman — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:28 +0000

Cafe Flora will celebrate its twentieth anniversary by hosting a special gala on Saturday, June 2. Since Cafe Flora has been a leader in utilizing local, organic, and sustainable produce and herbs, event guests will enjoy a farmers market-style event that will showcase the growers and vendors.

Sojuan Serves a Classy Kaiseki Meal in Tokyo

Jay Friedman — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:30:12 +0000

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese meal stunning in presentation and carefully composed in flavors, colors, textures, and seasonality. Serving vessels are beautiful and purposeful, with leaves and flowers connecting food to nature, and edible garnishes typically depicting fauna and flora.

Cafe Nordo’s Cuisine Theatre Satisfies, in Five Courses

StefanDW — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:29:12 +0000

The soup and the morel and camembert tart are highlights among the dishes. The rabbit in the salad is easy to separate and put aside, for the non-meat-eaters, but it is the one part of the salad that stands up to the blue cheese. The potatoes, carrots, and radishes of the main course are incredible and make the salmon seem underwhelming in comparison. The consensus among the disinterested patrons on Friday night was that the show is under-priced with tickets ranging from $60 to $80 (varying with the night and whether or not wine is included).

Bo Ramen Brings New Noodle Options to Seattle

Jay Friedman — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Bo Ramen hits Seattle's noodle scene this week. At the helm is Bo Maisano, who’s been fine-tuning ramen recipes for many months. Ahead of his first ramen pop-up on May 1, I had a chance to talk with Bo about his newfound passion. Q: How might Seattleites know you from pre-ramen days? A: I opened The Tin Table in Capitol Hill most recently, spent time in Madison Park Cafe doing country French, and ran 1200 Bistro back in 2007.

Portland: Where Rothko and Restaurants Rule the Days

Jay Friedman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:00:29 +0000

The ever-increasing number of quality restaurants always makes Portland a culinary destination. Add in attractions like the current Rothko art exhibit at the Portland Art Museum and ease of travel, and Portland is a perfect place for a vacation from Seattle.