http://www.chow.com/boards/4 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:12:03 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/568611#5164516 99 Ranchmart Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:56:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/568611#5164516 http://www.chow.com/topics/665517#5164490 Superdog! The one on the S. Park Blocks is open on the weekend. My fave is the Zweigle white hot (from the Rochester NY area): http://www.superdogpdx.com/contact.htm If you have a sandwich at Kenny & Zuke's, you'll get two meals out of it...maybe not cheap, but a good value. I think Hot Pot City is open on Sunday, though that is at the south edge of downtown. Great time of year for it, though! I think the Flying Elephants in Fox Tower is open on Sundays (an offshoot of Elephant's deli) - lots of choices under $5 there. I'm guessing the Rialto is open (do they actually close? ;o) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:25:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665517#5164490 http://www.chow.com/topics/665382#5164427 Cassidy's is an easy walk back to your hotel then. Clyde Common and Kenny & Zuke's are located right at the Ace and great choices for food and drink. I'm not a fan of the Henry's vibe, but there's lots of taps to try there...and it is also walkable from the hotel. Morrison Hotel is very close to Holocene, but only open until midnight. Green Dragon is also close, not sure what time they close on Sunday. Both should be open before the show though... ;o) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:14:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665382#5164427 http://www.chow.com/topics/665495#5164259 I reported on the terrible meal we had during this promo at the Barking frog on another thread. It was truly an awful meal. We didn't even take the 20% off gift cards they were passing out for a visit in January. 'The bread pudding with the monkfish was too salty to eat and the monkfish was over cooked. The caramel sauce on one of the desserts was grainy and the garnishes with the rillettes didn't complement the dish. The couple we were with didn't want to say anything and our server never asked if there was a problem when we left quite a bit'. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:12:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665495#5164259 http://www.chow.com/topics/642286#5164250 Great decision - you will be happy with Cafe Juanita. I had lunch once at the Barking Frog and was completely disappointed. I would not go back. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:02:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/642286#5164250 http://www.chow.com/topics/12256#5164230 Right on, Steve. Maybe we should write out legislators. I understand that the state wants to make money on it but you think they could make more money by putting a great liquor store in Seattle. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:52:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/12256#5164230 http://www.chow.com/topics/665407#5164223 I would highly recommed Chez Panisse in Berkley, CA. But there are so many choices around the Bay area that posting on the CA site is definitely a good idea. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:48:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665407#5164223 http://www.chow.com/topics/664579#5164178 If we are exporting where are they heing grwon in WA and OR? Are there some crawfish farms around the state? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:18:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664579#5164178 http://www.chow.com/topics/658245#5163667 Scratch/Rain or Press would also be good possibilities. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:16:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658245#5163667 http://www.chow.com/topics/665424#5163623 My husband likes the taco truck on the north end of Wenatchee Ave by the 76 self serv station across from the road that goes up to Walmart. The one across the street from Staples seems to always be busy, but I have never stopped there. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:49:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665424#5163623 http://www.chow.com/topics/665316#5163482 One of the cuisines that Seattle excels at is Vietnamese...Try Green Leaf, Tamarind Tree, or Saigon Palms. You won't be disappointed! (Esp. if you get the vietnamese pancake!) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:36:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665316#5163482 http://www.chow.com/topics/664718#5162189 Wow, hardball tactics! I really like both of them alot. Spiced definitely has more robust chili seasoning as a default, and the cold appetizer bar is great. But I think BG actually has more sichuan items ultimately, and Spiced lists, for example, 6-7 different meats prepared the same way. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664718#5162189 http://www.chow.com/topics/624481#5162056 On our way to Ocean Shores this evening - the Gray's Harbor Chamber of Commerce says Gabelli's closed about two months ago. The previous owner doesn't live there any more. :( So, El Toro it shall be (http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-toro-mexican-store-and-grocery-aberdeen), unless there's anywhere else really compelling between Seattle and Ocean Shores! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:51:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/624481#5162056 http://www.chow.com/topics/665232#5162042 I know I Love NY Deli's new spot on Roosevelt had some white fish in their deli case. Don't recall if it was whole. Incidentally, I'm really liking them in that new spot. It's the same guy as from the little stall at the Market that people like. I was a little down on them because at the market, I thought my pastrami was sliced so thin that it was a hiding a lack of moistness and good texture (ie, anything sliced that thin is going to be pretty good...), but I got a reuben from them last week and it was really, really good. Their potato salad is still weird (oddly sweet and undercooked potatoes), but their cole slaw is good. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:48:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665232#5162042 http://www.chow.com/topics/665226#5161524 We did that last year--I'll take a lobster dinner over a turkey dinner any day. Have you checked the Eastside Uwajimaya? Here in Seattle, you can reliably find tanks of them at Asian groceries (not just Uwajimaya but HT, Ranch 99...) or fish stores (Mutual Fish, University Seafood). Oh and Central Market in Shoreline. I've found that it's worth calling around for prices and sizes is worth it--there seems to be a fair amount of variation with price, and sometimes stores are out or out of the smaller sizes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665226#5161524 http://www.chow.com/topics/665227#5161335 So this will be the first year im going to be cooking dinner for me and my boyfriend, we usually just went to my parents for thanksgiving dinner but we've moved so its not an option anymore! Im having a hard time finding a premade turkey i can either pick up (around bellingham ) or have delivered, im not intrested in cooking it myself maybe next year ! anyone know of any place that you can order turkeys from? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:11:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665227#5161335 http://www.chow.com/topics/665084#5160870 Spur (located downtown in Belltown) and How to Cook a Wolf (located a cab ride away at the top of Queen Anne hill) are both great choices. Alternately, you could come up to Capitol Hill (a long walk or a short cab ride away) and hit either/both of their sister restaurants Tavern Law or Anchovies & Olives. I've personally found more seafood choices at Anchovies & Olives than at How to Cook a Wolf, and I enjoyed the food more at Tavern Law than Spur. Union (downtown) is another of Ethan Stowell's restaurants and also a great place for solo dining. As for breakfast, Tom Douglas' Lola is probably my fav brunch downtown, followed closely by Boat Street Cafe (Belltown). Presse up on Capitol Hill is another great breakfast option. Enjoy your visit! Spur: http://spurseattle.com/ How to Cook a Wolf: http://howtocookawolf.com/ Tavern Law: http://tavernlaw.com/ Anchovies & Olives: http://anchoviesandolives.com/ Union: http://www.unionseattle.com/ Lola: http://www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/lola Boat Street Cafe: http://www.boatstreetcafe.com/ Presse: http://www.cafepresseseattle.com/pages/home.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665084#5160870 http://www.chow.com/topics/664004#5159769 King Arthur Flour has a better deal, provided shipping isn't excessive. 26 eggs for $9. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/dried-whole-eggs-8-oz Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:45:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664004#5159769 http://www.chow.com/topics/664186#5159620 An interesting note about Mashiko is that it is Seattle’s first “sustainable” sushi restaurant. At such, it has stopped serving such sushi staples as farm-raised Atlantic salmon, black tiger shrimp from Southeast Asia, farm-raised unagi (freshwater eel), farm-raised hamachi, ankimo (monkfish liver), and toro (bluefin tuna belly). If you are serious about walking-the-walk on sustainability, Mashiko is where you should go for sushi. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:30:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664186#5159620 http://www.chow.com/topics/661180#5159444 I'll second boat street. I just started working next door to them, and have been consistently impressed. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:21:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661180#5159444 http://www.chow.com/topics/664850#5159329 It would be a bit of a cab ride, but you could try Salty's Redondo's T-day buffet. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664850#5159329 http://www.chow.com/topics/664491#5158374 If they don't already have them in... you can order them through the Butcher Shop Cafe in Kenmore. I don't think these would be cooked though. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664491#5158374 http://www.chow.com/topics/664651#5157926 Carlyle would be a solid choice. Recent hits for me have included the Carpaccio, the foie (yum), and the Sablefish. I would also second the charcuterie there. Many are doing it, but I think Carlyle's version is exceptional. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664651#5157926 http://www.chow.com/topics/562785#5157636 I am fond of the pizza at Fondi's Pizzeria at Kent Station. Also, the new Kaiten Sushi Restaurant is worth checking out. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/562785#5157636 http://www.chow.com/topics/639051#5157599 yes, it was bad Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/639051#5157599 http://www.chow.com/topics/663417#5157043 I've been a semi-regular at 13 Coins for many years. Does it need a makeover - yes. If it is 10PM, and you need a good meal, 13 Coins or Denny's is it in the Sea-Tac area. 13 Coins used to be packed on Saturday nights, but now it is pretty slow. One reason is the recession. The other is the new ownership has made a lot of cost cutting measures like changing out the classic 13 Coins plates for generic ones, changing the recipes that have been around for decades, eliminating items in the relish plates that were signature - like the califlower and the butter balls. Most of the waiters that used to know me are gone, though some still remain. After all that, where else are you going to get a Joe's Special or an Italian Sausage Fritatta when you really need one? The Chicken Parm and the French Onion soup are still the reasons I go back. In the morning, the Farmer's Omelette is still as good as ever. 13 Coins is still a place where you can go and get a good late-night meal, watch the cooks almost burn the place down every night, and get classic sauteed dishes that you can't get in any of the new fangled places. It is like an old shoe - comfortable, and familiar. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:51:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663417#5157043 http://www.chow.com/topics/664774#5156348 A little while ago, we tried this tiny Latin Amarican Tapas place on Capitol Hill based on a mention in Seattle Magazine: http://www.mezaseattle.com/meza.html We really enoyed the food - especially the spicy seared scallops and braised pork, the sangria was quite good, and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. It is not at all fancy, but the price was quite good. Five of us ate very well and drank sangria for a little more than $100. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:10:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664774#5156348 http://www.chow.com/topics/664405#5155396 Saigon Palms in Kent has a ridiculously good bahn xeo as well as a great selection of lettuce wrap platters with grilled meats. http://www.saigonpalmsrestaurant.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664405#5155396 http://www.chow.com/topics/662723#5155344 If you go to DJK, please report back and let us know about your experience! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:13:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662723#5155344 http://www.chow.com/topics/664036#5155085 The place you seek is the Lunchbox Laboratory at 15th Ave and 73rd St., Ballard. They Rock.. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664036#5155085 http://www.chow.com/topics/664050#5153545 Indochine is very popular Pan Asian and is within walking distance. A short drive away is Maxwell's Speakeasy--an excellent Chowhound destination. Avoid the restaurant at the hotel at all costs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:47:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664050#5153545 http://www.chow.com/topics/510919#5153406 After this I will need a fake name for my fake name. . . Fred Myer Mac and Cheese. I have tried EVERY Mac and Cheese from the Lobster at Purple, to Beecher's and Freddy's beats them all. I am so ashamed, must wash.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:57:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/510919#5153406 http://www.chow.com/topics/663092#5153142 When I was at Kappo last November he had flown in some Hairy Crabs from Hokkaido for a special request for a birthday group. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:28:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663092#5153142 http://www.chow.com/topics/663665#5152349 I love their Sicilian, and see it as a tremendous bargain. I think they removed it from their menu, but they still make it. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663665#5152349 http://www.chow.com/topics/661481#5152215 Maltby Cafe is just off 522 as you drive from Woodinville to Monroe. So it would a good breakfast stop if you are heading out of the Seattle area (esp I405) in the morning. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:02:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661481#5152215 http://www.chow.com/topics/664374#5152183 Looking for a communal dinner in Portland for Thanksgiving. Come from a big family, all spread out ... maybe that's it! Anyone know of anything - restaurant or gatherings? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664374#5152183 http://www.chow.com/topics/662991#5150351 The upstairs area at Tavolata is a great recommendation. I went to a party there this summer and it was fabulous. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:25:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662991#5150351 http://www.chow.com/topics/663873#5150285 THANKS! So nice to read about Betty & her Canlis tradition and her monogrammed champagne flute Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663873#5150285 http://www.chow.com/topics/623216#5150235 It was completely my pleasure. I am adding Broadley to my list next year - they really are super friendly people - thanks for confirming this via recounting your experience.. and I love the garage story. I just love visiting the wineries out there - super chilled. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:37:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/623216#5150235 http://www.chow.com/topics/663804#5149890 I used to really love the salads at Boundary Bay Brewery, and they did a good lamb burger as well. I haven't been for a couple of years, though. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:09:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663804#5149890 http://www.chow.com/topics/663856#5148933 Comice pears are widely available in the better Seattle grocery stores (and presumably some farmers markets), including Whole Foods, Metropolitan, at least some QFC's, etc. They will not be as beautiful as what you get through mail order because they bruise very easily. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663856#5148933 http://www.chow.com/topics/660050#5148292 Thank you very much for your comments. For me the pizza is more than just the crust, and I have generally despaired of finding commercial pizza in Seattle that is the exact equivalent of Neapolitan pizza, much like I haven't had quite the same bagels here as I've tried in New York. As for the sauce, in retrospect I should have used "rich" rather than "thick sweet". Lots of tomato taste not added sugar, but naturally sweet, whether the tomatoes are fresh or canned. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:05:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660050#5148292 http://www.chow.com/topics/643363#5148096 I think that's Big Wave Cafe. ;o) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:48:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/643363#5148096 http://www.chow.com/topics/613111#5148049 Cliche or not, you must go to Pok Pok, so much fun and oh so yummy! the Boar Collar is to die for Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:22:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/613111#5148049 http://www.chow.com/topics/663659#5147391 Hey Tom, I appreciate the detail you always include in your posts. It makes them much more meaningful than posts that simply say something like, “I recommend Restaurant X,” with no supporting detail. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:16:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663659#5147391 http://www.chow.com/topics/452478#5147374 Finally made it to Suzy's and I concur. Great food, friendly place, big portions. I think it might become my favorite ethnic restaurant in Kitsap area. I posted on my blog about our first two visits. www.taoofchow.wordpress.com Billy Bob Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:11:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/452478#5147374 http://www.chow.com/topics/663758#5146851 rjohn, I've not heard about River's Edge, but the info I have in general on Grant's Pass suggests the following: from bbqboy - The new Taprock Grill is open 8am-10pm every day. A friend had breakfast there last Sunday and liked it a lot. http://www.taprock.com/index_or.html I hear recs for summerjo's, Kalypso and Johnny's (great greasy NY sandwiches, etc.). They have websites, too. Please let us know if you try River's Edge and what you think. Thanks. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:50:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663758#5146851 http://www.chow.com/topics/663633#5145264 It was my pleasure! I don't remember the the cocktail from Zig Zag. it was Basil Hayden's bourbon, simple syrup, a dash of bitters and some liqueur that was dry and tasted a bit like campari. He told me the name but i forgot. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:30:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663633#5145264 http://www.chow.com/topics/643107#5145251 I had their brisket sandwhich with a side of roasted potatoes. the food was outstanding melt in your mouth goodness. I also bought some "hamburger" made from quality cuts. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:25:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/643107#5145251