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View lunch in La Jolla?
"Touristy" was the wrong word. What I meant to say was a little more intimate.
View lunch in La Jolla?
Have a brief time with my mother in SD and need something to do that she'll enjoy, so am looking for a place in LJ that has a good lunch with a view. I know of Georg's at the Cove -- looking for something a little less touristy.
Best places in Palm Springs?
Looking for best places in Palm Springs. Will be there for three days in May. Right now, Trio and Spencer's are on the list. What say you?
Corson Building
Well, if price is no object, I would do Chef's Table at Mistral Kitchen. It's an AMAZING experience and the food is top-notch.
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Mistral Kitchen
2020 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Il Corvo
A coworker and I are planning on lunch at Il Corvo next week. I've never been and am wondering are there tables to sit down? Or is it all takeout? Is there a choice of pastas or do they do a single pasta each day? Thanks!
Corson Building
As noted, the seating is all communal and food is (usually) served family-style. There's one platter of food that is passed around the table. The atmosphere is like being at a wonderfully chic dinner party. The food is simple, but delicious. Everything is first rate. It would be a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday (as I plan to do in January). As far as attire, you'll see it all -- people who dress up and people dressed casually. The staff is usually in jeans, so you won't feel out of place in jeans.
36 hours in Seattle - need the best of the best
Actually, I neglected to put Sitka and Spruce on my list, which I heartily recommend -- and it is, indeed, quintessential Seattle. The only reason I wouldn't put Corson on that list is that's it's a little high end to be considered "quintessential." But we're splitting hairs here.
Need eatery in North Seattle
I think you mean "Pair," which is good, although I wouldn't consider that North Seattle.
What replaced Bambuza?
Well, i'll answer my own question -- it's 820 Pike Street Asian Cuisine.
36 hours in Seattle - need the best of the best
I would recommend as follows:
The Book Bindery
Art of the Table
Corson Building
Crush
Lark (for quintessential Seattle)
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Art of the Table
1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Book Bindery
198 Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98109
What replaced Bambuza?
Does anyone know what restaurant is in the space that used to house Bambuza (across from the Convention Center)?
Christmas in Seattle
The Fairmont Olympic has The Georgian, which is a FABULOUS restaurant and it is open Christmas -- that would be VERY festive.
Nontraditional Thanksgiving?
Does anyone know of any restaurants that are open Thanksgiving Day that aren't doing a "special" Thanksgiving menu? Or at least offer their usual menu?
SIP Wine Bar
Yes, I've been. Food was good, service was HORRIBLE. I can't recommend it.
Mistral Kitchen -- Chef's Table vs. Jewel Box
So, I thought I'd give you my report. We dined at Chef's Table. Nice table, not at the bar. Lots of attention, LOTS of wine. Still eight courses -- I don't think the food differs from Jewel Box. I'm glad I experienced it, but when we return (and return we will!), we'll go the Jewel Box route.
Sip vs. Purple
That's what I figured. Gonna try Sip this weekend. Thanks, as always!!
Coming to Seattle Thursday, Leaving Sunday - Please Supply Recommendations
If you can get away from downtown, I highly recommend Joule in the Wallingford neighborhood. First, the food (French/Korean fusion) is fabulous. The Chef there was featured on Iron Chef not too long ago (lost, but just barely). Second, it's a VERY comfortable place to dine alone. They have a "bar" area, where you can watch them cook. They'll take VERY good care of you and did I mention the food is FABULOUS!!
Mistral Kitchen -- Chef's Table vs. Jewel Box
Oooops. Never mind. You're correct. The Chef's Table IS more expensive. My bad.
Mistral Kitchen -- Chef's Table vs. Jewel Box
By "bar seating," do you mean sitting at an actual bar? The photos I've seen show people at a white-linen-covered table.
Mistral Kitchen -- Chef's Table vs. Jewel Box
actually, according to the website, the chef's table is cheaper than the 8-course Jewel Box with wine.
Mistral Kitchen -- Chef's Table vs. Jewel Box
Has anyone done the Chef's Table at Mistral Kitchen? I'm just wondering how it differs from dinner at the Jewel Box, if at all. Thanks!
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Mistral Kitchen
2020 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
menus without prices available at Kai?
I will be taking my parents out to eat at Kai soon. This is a surprise -- they know nothing about it. I know that if they see the menu, they'll balk at the prices and limit their order. Does Kai provide menus without prices by any chance?
ANYplace open for breakfast/lunch in Des Moines on Memorial Day?
That's great!! Thanks so much!
ANYplace open for breakfast/lunch in Des Moines on Memorial Day?
I wrote earlier about a good place to take my nephew for lunch for his graduation on Memorial Day. Someplace on the "special" side. Well, all of your wonderful recommendations -- Centro, Django, Alba, Dos Rios -- are all CLOSED on Memorial day. Does anyone know anyplace that is a step (or two) above Denny's that is open for brunch/lunch on Memorial Day???
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Centro
1007 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Django Restaurant
210 10th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Best Lunch in Des Moines?
Thanks, everyone. The entire family is actually going to Centro for dinner, or I would definitely go there. I didn't really think there was a "awesome" place, but thought I would ask!
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Centro
1007 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Best Lunch in Des Moines?
Want to take my nephew, who is graduating HS this year, to a special place for lunch on Memorial Day. Some place that would be "something to remember." Price is no object.
Best SF restaurant for 25th anniversary dinner
Speaking of which, I'm dining there on July 2. I notice they still have their Spring Menu on the website -- assume it will be Summer Menu on July 2. Will it differ much from the Spring Menu?
