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After a few invigorating days in Vancouver, we're now in Seattle, and ready to eat. On the list? A sandwich from Armandino's Salumi, of course, and some wine and small plates at Elemental Next Door. But we'd love your help on deciding where else to go. For this poll, we're looking for the best mid-range restaurant in town, something that will surprise and impress without breaking the bank. Make your vote below, and feel free to comment on your choice. And if your favorite isn't listed here, just add it in the "Other" column.
As always, if you have other suggestions on good food finds in town beyond restaurants, just add those in the comments as well. Cheers.
After a few invigorating days in Vancouver, we're now in Seattle, and ready to eat. On the list? A sandwich from Armandino's Salumi, of course, and some wine and small plates at Elemental Next Door. But we'd love your help on deciding where else to go. For this poll, we're looking for the best mid-range restaurant in town, something that will surprise and impress without breaking the bank. Make your vote below, and feel free to comment on your choice. And if your favorite isn't listed here, just add it in the "Other" column.
As always, if you have other suggestions on good food finds in town beyond restaurants, just add those in the comments as well. Cheers.
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While I voted for Tilth, we've also had a very nice meal at Poppy on Capitol Hill.
if you can go to only one restaunt, make it Tilth. If you can do more:
- Spinasse
- Art of the Table (not really a restaurant - supper club)
- Corson Building(not really a restaurant - supper club)
- Crush
- Sitka and Spruce
- Lark
For street food: Paseo cuban sandwiches (4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103), the lunchbox for hamburgers
Coffee: Caffe Vita
Icecream: Molly Moon
Cheese (must try): go to University (sat) or Ballard (sun) Farmers Market and try Estrella Creamery and Port Madison
Bread: Columbia Bakery
Wine Store: Esquin
Pizza: at my house! (A bunch of us has built pizza ovens and we are actively churning out pizzas) otherwise Tribunali is the best place to go (but for the very best for pizza in the Northwest - and possibly beyond - go to Portland at Ken's. The guy (Ken) knows it all when it comes to pizza and bread)
Spring Hill is the Seattle restaurant I find most exciting, and the restaurant I'd most recommend to an out of towner looking to have a great meal out.
Paseo is great for lunch. You should go to Dish for a scramble and their potatoes. And, since I am sure you'll need a bakery, check out Essential Baking Co. in Greenlake.
Other places for dinner: Le Pichet (bistro-style French), Restaurant Zoe.
Have fun!
If you care to take on a tasting menu, I'd also recommend Crush.
For a U-District Indian fave, check out Cedars.
Restaurant Zoe does well, too. In fact, the last time we dined there the maître d'/kitchen showered us with amuse bouche. Not sure what we did earn such treatment, but we accepted (and consumed) eagerly.
Cheers from Bozeman!
You might also want to check out "Pair" (www.pairseattle.com), which serves a small plates menu, focusing on locally sourced purveyors of quality produce/meat/cheese. In style, the food is influenced by French country cooking - simple, delicious and satisfying. Ambience is charming and service is excellent (unfortunately not a standard in many Seattle establishments). Or, if you're hankering for more of a seafood-focused menu, try the owners' other restaurant just down the street, Frank's Oysterhouse and Champagne Parlor (www.franksoysterhouse.com). It's an updated riff on old-school New England seafood/steak houses. Frank's oysters and razor clams are delish (as are the steaks).