Restaurant Photos: A Different View

I came to the conclusion this week that I'm deeply tired of that pause from the pleasure of eating out that's inescapable when the let-me-get-a-shot-of-that-before-you-take-a-bite routine kicks in. So I plan to give it a bit of a break. While at the same time giving a break to family and friends who [...]

2013-11-15T05:03:33+00:00November 15th, 2013|Northwest Character, Restaurants|

Rover’s: An Appreciation

My husband and I still remember that first meal we had at Rover's. It was August, 1988. We were both having grumpy weeks, didn't like our jobs, whatever the grievance. So we played hooky that lovely sunny day and walked onto the Bainbridge ferry to escape a bit, wander Winslow, [...]

2021-08-26T19:44:46+00:00February 22nd, 2013|Chefs, Memories, Restaurants|

Sun Setting on a Seattle Icon: Le Gourmand

I was heartbroken when I first heard Bruce Naftaly's voicemail message this morning, letting me know that he and his wife and business partner Sara had decided to close Le Gourmand and Sambar in early June. I've been a card-carrying fan of Le Gourmand for many years, and of Sambar [...]

2016-10-20T20:14:10+00:00February 9th, 2012|Chefs, Northwest Treasures|

Dahlia Lounge Nostalgia

I imagine more than a few Champagne corks will be popping over the course of this month as Seattle's beloved Dahlia Lounge restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary. Beyond Champagne toasts, they're celebrating too with lots of fun and prizes throughout the month. Any restaurant that survives and thrives to hit [...]

2021-03-17T20:56:55+00:00November 4th, 2009|Northwest Treasures, Restaurants|

Seattle's Top Restaurants

I count this among the small pleasures in life: flipping through the day's mail, as I did last week, to see that it includes a copy of Seattle magazine's annual "Best Restaurants" issue. Not only because I'm an adamant fan of our local restaurants and love to see what's on the [...]

2009-03-25T19:48:46+00:00March 25th, 2009|Northwest Treasures, Restaurants|

Dinner Out: Spinasse

Interestingly, it was Bob's idea that we go for the menu degustazione on Saturday night. He's definitely not a picky eater but for health reasons has to be a little selective about what's on his plate. Maybe he was just feeling indecisive. Or adventurous. Or maybe this was just one [...]

2009-02-26T07:18:18+00:00February 26th, 2009|Restaurants|

Cheers to Zoë

I tuned in to In the Kitchen with Tom and Thierry for the first half hour of the radio program (710 KIRO Saturdays from 4:00 to 7:00) this past Saturday, before I joined them for the second half hour to talk about all things bourbon. In that first segment, my [...]

2008-11-17T08:09:12+00:00November 17th, 2008|Restaurants|
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