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Need French in Seattle!
You might also check out Boat Street Cafe, for French.
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Boat Street Cafe
909 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA
Is Canlis or Herbfarm dated?
I have to agree with other posters here... Canlis is old-school, classic, perfect fine dining. Dated is not the term I would apply. I don't think there is a fine dining restaurant in Seattle who's food is as good, and the service is top notch.
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Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Mediocrity in Seattle?
Mmmm. Silver Fork. Not only do they do the biscuits and gravy (and country fried steak) very well, but they have, for my money, the best grits in town.
The OP should also come on down to Columbia City for a plate of french toast at Geraldines Counter.
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Silver Fork
3800 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Fun Seattle Wedding Favor Ideas?
I'd definitely do something with Theo chocolate. The chocolate/love love/marriage link in good, and they are definitely a delicious and very local product. Both their bars and their individual chocolates are worth a look. Their hot chocolate is pretty fine, too.
What does "entrée" mean in Seattle?
SM: Yes, entrée is the main course here in Seattle. "Small entrée" isn't a term I hear commonly, but I expect it's a smaller portion of an entree for someone with a light appetite. This is sometimes also refered to as a "Bistro portion" for some reason. Small plates are in the tradition of Spanish tapas. They can vary pretty widely in size, from just a few olives to a cup or more of cooked vegitables. They're usually 3-4 bites of food, enough for four people to each have a bite. This is, however, not always the case, so it pays to ask.
Solo Seattle
You might check out Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, or Triple Door (if there's no show, or a show playing you want to see).
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Triple Door
216 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101
Birthday brunch recs please :)
A-Girl... Corson Building changes up what they're serving all the time. Thursday and Friday dinners, they offer a limited menu based on what's at it's peak just then, and often on a theme. A sample menu is on their website: http://corsonbuilding.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/dinnermenu2009-8-12.gif
Their big dinner on Saturday is fixed menu... I've never asked, but they might tell you what they're considering if you give them a call in advance. Brunch is largely the same. I've only been twice, and it was excellent each time, but was a small menu, and a side-board.
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The Corson Building
5609 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Birthday brunch recs please :)
Check out the Corson Building for Sunday Brunch. They have an excellent mix of sweets and savory goodies, in a real one-of-a-kind setting. Overall, they also just have terrific food.
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The Corson Building
5609 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Good Peking Duck in Seattle Area?
You might check out Kau Kau BBQ in the International District. Not fancy, but certainly good. If you're looking for a really traditional presentation of Beijing Duck, you may be out of luck. I haven't found anywhere that comes within a long toss of what you can get in Beijing.
Fancy Formal Dinner Out?
I haven't been, but would Campagne's main dining room fit this bill, too?
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Campagne
86 Pine, Seattle, WA 98101
Freshly Relocated to South Seattle. Seeking council from veteran eaters of the area.
Equinoise,
Care to expand a bit on Dahlak? I drive by every day to and from work, and have been curious, but have never actually gone in. What should I expect there?
B.
Freshly Relocated to South Seattle. Seeking council from veteran eaters of the area.
Folks have hit almost all of my area recommendations, already. However, I will toss Silver Fork into the mix. It's a southern style greasy spoon on Rainier and Charleston, by the Safeway. They do a great greasy spoon breakfast, with the best grits I've had in Seattle. It has an ambience somewhere between run down and well lived in, a friendly staff and generally very pleasant clientelle. Along with their grits, I really like their chicken fried steak with brown gravy, and they make quite good pancakes (they don't compete with the "best in town" places, but for an easy morning breakfast, they're very good).
Edit: Oh! And don't miss the Columbia City Farmers Market on Wednesdays!
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Silver Fork
3800 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Good Food with a Good Atmosphere in Seattle?
I'll add Pink Door for good Italian with terrific atmosphere, both inside and out. (If it's nice out, ask for a deck seat).
A short walk into the downtown area will take you to Palace Kitchen, a lower-key Tom Douglas restaurant that's a local favorite. Walk may be just a hair too much for the 8-year old if he's already worn out from walking around the market.
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Palace Kitchen
2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Pink Door
1919 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101
Serious pie= just serious OK
I concur. There's plenty of food-ego in Phoenix, but you won't find much of it at the Bianco joints. He's into what he does, and proud to be producing great food, but he's as friendly, down to earth and sociable as you could want, when he isn't frantically busy. The wait is often over-the-top, but worth it for an occasional treat.
Local Flavor?
A fresh fish sandwich at the Market Grill at Pike Place Market.
Razorclam Chowder (Ok, it's Alaskan) with dinner at Steelhead Grill.
Both dungeness crab and geoduck are terrific local products, but I think you'll be out of season for both. Someone with a better grasp of the local produce seasons should correct or confirm this, though.
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Pike Place Market
1501 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
Market Grill
1509 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
Serious pie= just serious OK
There's no pie in town that compares with Chris Bianco's place in Phoenix. It makes me very sad. That being said, Pizzaria Bianco is a pretty high bar to hold regional pizzarias to, and Serious Pie does a good job by local standards. I've eaten there many times, and have had the sparse topping problem only once or twice. I do prefer Flying Squirrel (just up the road from home), and Delancy is a treat.
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Serious Pie
316 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101
Edible rose petals?
I remember occasionally seeing packs of edible flower petals at AJ's. I think they were in the produce section with the fresh herbs. Certainly worth giving them a call.
MLK restaurants / Plate of Nations
I'll definitely have to check out Huarachitos. 3 decades near the Sonoran border have left me with both a powerful jones and difficult standards for good Mexican food. I've been (slowly) building up a nice roster of Mexican places here in Seattle.
MLK restaurants / Plate of Nations
Anyone have any experience / reviews of the restaurants in this promotion? They all seem to be on the Rainier Valley stretch of MLK: http://plateofnations.com/index.html
I've only tried Karama (Somali food) and Venus (Dim Sum). I quite liked Karama, but was only luke-warm on Venus.
CJ's Eatery
I've had good breakfasts there, too. I'm partial to their biscuits and gravy, and chicken-fried steak and eggs. They definitely do a good job on the "stick-to-your-ribs" breakfasts,
Looking For Great Onion Rings in Seattle Area
Ohhh, the rings at the Ringside ARE awfully good (as are the steaks, and the onion and blue cheese salad). Portland's a long drive for rings, though.
Farmers Market in Seattle or nearby areas
The farmers market in the University district is a good bet. The West Seattle farmers market will also be available. If you're here very late in April, the Columbia City farmers market (my local FM) will also be open.
Here's a link to some more info: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/
Bun Bo Hue?
I've had it at Ben Thanh on Rainier, and it was tasty. Maybe not the best in town, but highly functional for my neighborhood vietnamese place.
Where can I buy dried Ogo in the Seattle area?
Give Mutual Fish a call. I recall seeing various poke components there.
One day in Seattle, foodie spots must see
Through no fault of it's own, it's not as good as the Cowgirl in the Ferry Building... but it's REALLY unfair to compare other cheesemongers to that particular storefront.
Mother/Daughter long weekend food and fun
I'll second Belle's recommendation for the Theo tour. I took out of town family over the holidays, and it was fantastic.
I also want to recommend an option for your visit. Consider going to the Corson Building for brunch on Sunday, or for a dinner outting. It's uniquely Seattle, has some of the most interesting ambiance in town, and is absolutely delicious.
Birthday dinner—a blast but not too pricey
Some of my favorite mid-range places with a nice vibe:
La Medusa: Really excellent Italian food in Columbia City. Bills itself as Sicilian soul food. It's one of my favorites for treating out of town guests.
Boat Street Cafe: Right next to where I work, I frequently take business associates here. They have an outstanding kitchen serving Provence influenced dishes, in a cozy environment. If you can handle sour pickles, be sure to try the pickle plate. I've never had anything like it elsewhere.
Cafe Campagne: Less expensive, and more cozy than the main restaurant, this is one of my favorite restaurants for my own celebrations.
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Cafe Campagne
1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Boat Street Cafe
3131 Western Ave Ste 301, Seattle, WA 98121
Saltoro, North Seattle
Went this weekend. Definitely still open. I asked about the website, they say they've never had one. Saltoro.com seems to be owned by a UK consulting firm.
