http://www.chow.com/boards/63 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:23:53 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849463#7342103 AND I hear they don't have the pizza puffs that I was hopeful for... (BTW, you nailed it on the unpretentious thing about Chicago foods. Chicago is one of the my favorite food cities in the country, and I could never really put my finger on why, but I think this is it.) GreenYoshi Wed, 16 May 2012 07:25:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849463#7342103 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849173#7341807 First Copper River salmon will be flown in on Thursday. If you see it on a menu, be sure to order it, maslovma. firecracker Wed, 16 May 2012 02:40:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849173#7341807 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849310#7341796 I like The Brooklyn too, babette. Oysters are impeccably fresh and I also like their beer and wine flights. Oysterfest in October is always a big hit. firecracker Wed, 16 May 2012 02:38:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849310#7341796 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848660#7341281 hue ky mi gia is a vietnamese/chinese non-pho noodle shop. the braised duck noodle soup and the fried chicken wings are standouts. shaolinLFE Tue, 15 May 2012 22:16:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848660#7341281 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849202#7341196 Hehe. I saw another article that had a picture of the electrical wiring. Pretty shoddy. Marijuana is only technically illegal in seattle. I'm sure you wouldn't have to walk more than a block or two from that restaurant to find a walk-in retail store selling all manner of herb-infused food products openly. chrisgreen Tue, 15 May 2012 21:40:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849202#7341196 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/802356#7340480 Isn't this under the diner's control? Unless you've made a special request to dine in the walk-in, the ambient temperature is high enough at your table that with a little patience, you can get thin-sliced meats to the temperature you desire them. not the bad Steve Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/802356#7340480 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848731#7340060 Sorry, I meant spares. They were definitely spare ribs, tips still on. terrier Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848731#7340060 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848744#7338348 Try lunch at The Brooklyn. Their oysters are very fresh and it is not far from The Market or the new Chihuly Glasshouse. firecracker Mon, 14 May 2012 18:28:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848744#7338348 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848993#7337989 I would suggest Cactus. Inventive soutwestern cuisine, great mojitos, and a view out past the mini statue of liberty to all the water traffic and people watching! Not really 'adventurous' but better than most of the Alki options. gingershelley Mon, 14 May 2012 16:31:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848993#7337989 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763997#7337835 Thanks for this post. You've given me more than enough to ponder for my upcoming vacation in Seattle the August. So many fantastic choices! arashall Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763997#7337835 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848159#7337184 Fremont mrnelso Mon, 14 May 2012 03:32:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848159#7337184 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848945#7335995 I'm coming to Seattle in October and searching for a place to there to buy whole wheat or multi-grain French Bread to serve with gumbo. Can someone tell me where to go? Thanks! waywword Sun, 13 May 2012 05:18:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848945#7335995 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/812394#7335729 Your only post on Chow is defending this restaurant....do you work there? jlbwendt Sun, 13 May 2012 00:58:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/812394#7335729 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847683#7335044 Cool, glad you guys had a great time (and remembered it, wink) ! LotusRapper Sat, 12 May 2012 16:03:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847683#7335044 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848030#7334126 +1 for RN74 firecracker Fri, 11 May 2012 22:16:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848030#7334126 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848655#7333820 Thanks meply ! Quinn's sounds like just what I was looking for as I'll be staying about 18 blocks from there. Any suggestions (casual or fine dinning / lunch or dinner) for when I'm on the road between Seattle & Vancouver ? I'll also be in Victoria and Anacortes (if you have any recomendations) before heading back east. Sotir Fri, 11 May 2012 19:32:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848655#7333820 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848692#7333464 I agree with terrier on both in city and outside the city suggestions and would add Walrus and the Carpenter to the in city list. Lauren Fri, 11 May 2012 16:56:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848692#7333464 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/736393#7331994 Bourbongal, when I looked at the menus on line while making the reservation, everything I wanted to eat was on the HH menu! I did get the clams at lunch, but wanted the sardine sandwish and the rillettes, really. gingershelley Thu, 10 May 2012 19:39:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/736393#7331994 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848109#7331129 A snug fitting pair of Lullulemlm yoga pants are undoubtedly the greatest export of all time :) vandan Thu, 10 May 2012 12:28:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848109#7331129 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848365#7329636 A great project Mikefarm... sure to go over well with the SLU crowd. Love the V5! I got married on-board 17 years ago. It was a great time. Glad to see her still a vital part of the community, and finding new ways for people to get involved with the ship. Will come by some Thursday! gingershelley Wed, 09 May 2012 18:36:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848365#7329636 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845475#7325620 There is Ravioli Station in Free-Lard (Leary way btwn Ballard and Freemont) Causual, rustic, nothing special kinda place, but if you seek ravioli, they are pretty good. bluedog67 Mon, 07 May 2012 23:12:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845475#7325620 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848106#7325318 Hiroshi Egashira of Hiroshi's on Eastlake has taken over the sushi concession at Safeco. He's located on the main concourse where Rice 'n' Roll used to be (near the Mariners' museum). He has made a vast improvement on the sushi offerings. I had the ichi roll: spiced tuna, shrimp and crab rolled into rice. No nori. Although premade, it tasted as if it had been made in the last hour, not in the last day. Very tasty, with good pickled ginger. You're going to pay for this freshness. $10 for the ichi roll. There's inari sushi for $7. If you're hungry, you're going to have to order two boxes, and then it starts to get pricey. But all in all, in my mind, it's better to have really good, fresh sushi than day old sushi. PAO Mon, 07 May 2012 20:44:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848106#7325318 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844564#7325083 Thanks for the heads up Lauren! I was about to go to Crumble & Flake...instead just straight to Sitka & Spruce. So far so good on the trip! Walrus & Carpenter and Poppy both were good with some exceptional dishes, but also some just o.k. ones. Service was a little awkward at both too. We have Spinasse tonight and Revel tomorrow. Zig Zag was good, but Needle & Thread miles ahead both in bartenders and drinks. Trying Victrola and Vivace for the first time today...the recommendations for Neptune and Honoré was oustanding! Love those 2. Sadly Besalu was closed yesterday when I arrived from Honoré because the owners just had a baby...bad timing on my part! I should've got a croissant in the end at Honoré also... I'll of course give a full report after the trip! pats38sox Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844564#7325083 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/11044#7324087 Great memories of the HungryU,I was in Juniour high school when I had my first roast beef grinder,I lived across the street for 3 years and at least 3 times a week I would get one for dinner,always will remember when it came out and he would take a special little bottle and squirt olive oil on the sandwitch before wrapping it up for me to take home. To me it was the salsa that was the main ingrediant and loved My recipie is simple,Cut up equal size and portions of onions,tomatoes and dill pickel,1/2inch. approx. and mix together and add some Italian seasoning,pepper and garlic powder. Let it marinade for awile and I also add some olive oil too. The rest you know Enjoy et1955 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:30:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/11044#7324087 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847592#7323832 Have a good time. Hopefully the weather will hold. One place you should hit is the Melrose Market. You could go to Taylor's Shellfish for oysters. They will shuck them right there for you and have great chowder. You can also grab some great sandwiches at Homegrown or have a wonderful meal at Terra Plata - although if you want to have brunch there on mother's day you might want to make a reservation. http://www.melrosemarketseattle.com/ http://taylormelrose.com/ http://terraplata.com/ PaqpIn Mon, 07 May 2012 01:10:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847592#7323832 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847478#7322523 +1 latindancer Sun, 06 May 2012 04:46:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847478#7322523 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/811319#7322491 Jay, the crab pizza at Matthew's in Fells Point is the ultimate Baltimore experience—it's phenomenal. We also liked BOP, Zella's, and Iggie's (though we left 2.5 years ago). I couldn't stand Joe Squared, which gets hyped, at all. sweetpotater Sun, 06 May 2012 04:15:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/811319#7322491 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843193#7322414 I’d say the Harusami salad recipe at Mushashi’s is a combo of the two mentioned here .. the group recipe doesn’t have the fake crab or mayo and the iheartbacon leaves out egg ... oliveoyl Sun, 06 May 2012 03:04:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843193#7322414 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847364#7321722 I haven't been to Elliott's in 6+ months....shoot, it would be a shame if the oyster quality isn't what it was. As for crowds, well, going to any good downtown happy hour is about beating crowds, that just comes with the territory unfortunately. christy319 Sat, 05 May 2012 18:14:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847364#7321722 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840396#7321578 Yes....thank you.I've been to their website many times,still debating whether to order that many and then pay for pricey shipping??and take up so much freezer space w/ knishes? Still searching for some to be found locally,Seattle,Eastside,etc.... grangie angie Sat, 05 May 2012 16:47:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840396#7321578 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844610#7321003 Mayuri in Redmond is good for Indian supplies and fresh veg. +1 to Big John's PFI. Colin2 Sat, 05 May 2012 03:25:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844610#7321003 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846669#7320490 A very girly food destination in Ballard is Bastille. I say it's girly because of the charming decor, and it's less kid-friendly than other Ballard dining spots. I love eating in their bar around the fire pit. They serve very respectable French food. For a 100% kid-free dining experience, also consider The Walrus and the Carpenter for cocktails, raw oysters, steak tartare and other delicious small bites. frygirl Fri, 04 May 2012 21:17:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846669#7320490 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847402#7320004 I haven't done so lately, but in the past I've purchased sorrel in the herb section at Whole Foods. It may not be a better deal than the stuff you can get at the farmers markets, though. lavaca Fri, 04 May 2012 17:56:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847402#7320004 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/614902#7319373 Every now and then I find Breakstone products & Polly-O (mozzarella only) in Grocery Outlet. I have never in 10yrs found Polly-O ricotta and have resorted to having ppl flying back from NYC bring me some. *sigh* riodv Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/614902#7319373 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835256#7319075 For a small, but excellent selection of very fine, very fresh catch and prepared and frozen items at good prices, I go to Gemini Fish on Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah. Bought some fresh very lovely (and tasty) Alaskan Sockeye Salmon for last Saturday night dinner. They always try to have BFCs (Big Fat Crabs) - yum. Also like to buy at Uwajimaya Bellevue. I never buy in regular supermarkets. Cheesehugger Fri, 04 May 2012 04:42:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835256#7319075 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847145#7319015 Lauren and mrnelso - right on! You are making me homesick for Kentucky. bourbongal Fri, 04 May 2012 04:03:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847145#7319015 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847304#7319008 I second Nell's. Spectacular food and lovely quiet atmosphere. That is one of my favorite things about the place. bourbongal Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847304#7319008 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846745#7319003 Thanks for posting. I was a huge fan of the Belltown location and am anxious to try the new venue. bourbongal Fri, 04 May 2012 03:57:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846745#7319003 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847538#7318612 I think what you hear is what you will get; a great show, with catered' -type food. Tom's name may be on the menu, but it is just kind of ordinary 'the food that goes with the show sequence', IMHO.... But, a fun experience, just don't expect it to be a 'foodie' experience, if you get the venue. gingershelley Fri, 04 May 2012 00:06:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847538#7318612 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847164#7318322 The U Village QFC has something similar (it was the first of six or seven that they're planning to roll out this year). Although it is certainly better than the previous incarnation of the cheese counter, I admit that I still prefer the selection at the Roosevelt Whole Foods. lavaca Thu, 03 May 2012 22:02:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847164#7318322 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/820980#7317535 We finally had our first meal at Altura last night, and I am happy to report, it was a real success on most counts. Sat at the far West end of the counter facing into the open kitchen, chef's plating right in front of us. Very nice setting. Enjoyed the kitchen brigade's work, and it is an adventagious pair of seats in that the wine station is to the right of this past a gap where many of the plates come out, so we had interaction with quite a variety of staff, including a couple of conversations with Chef Lockwood. Did our usual and ordered tasting menus (just did 3 course) with wine pairings. We each eat 1/2 the plate we order, then switch plates and wines. This works well for us, so we can try more tastes and wines. After consulting with each other on what we would get, we ended up choosing a pretty standard set; starter each, 2 items from the secondi section, and 2 from the 'mains'. I had been going to shake it up and do 2 starters and a main (I was very atracted to that flexible menu feature!), but after the discussion, went with a more standard plan. There was a bit of a too-long pause before our wines arrived; as they only came out seconds before the first course, so we sat for about 12 minutes with nothing but water. I can see that the house is intending for the wine to go with the food, but it might have mad sense to see if you might then wish for an aparatif, or such while waiting. If it had been suggested, I think we would have 'bit'... For starters, I had a lovely rare Albacore with beets, caperberry, salsa verde vs. his foie gras with rhubarb, strawberries and aged balsamic, with a sauteed Brioche toast that was the only quibble on this course - toast a bit greasy (who needs more fat on a plate of foie?). But fab plating, and both wines excellent and a great match. I will say the Albarino with the tuna being most inspired. Seconds were a spot on Risi E Bisi, which in this case was a Canarolli risotto with fresh peas, prosciutto, parmesan brodo. Very alive, and tasting of spring. Other choice was the least favored of the night; a rabbit Agnalotti dish. On the menu it said it was 'in Sugo with olives and rosemary", but instead arrived in a rich broth, with olives and bits of green I believe was dandelion. broth and pasta were very good, but the rabbit filling was a bit dry. Kind of rillette-like shredded quality to it, and while flavorful, it could have used some fat or other ingredients for supporting the filling. Mains were for me, Day Boat halibut with potato crust, fava beans, roasted spring onion, and wood sorrel. I saw multiples of this plate going out of the kitchen from our seats, and was very excited for this course. The wood sorrel was a lovely paste set inside a roasted morel mushroom, and was the best part of this dish. Unfortunately, while clearly very fresh and tasty, the halibut itself was a tad overcooked, and slightly dry. Had this not been the case - this would have been a standout course. As it was, the favetta, roasted onion and stuffed morel were simply perfect, and the halibut a mere expensive chunk of protein playing very second fiddle to what in theory was the supporting cast! I must say though, I would glady go back and eat an entire plate of those stuffed wild morels. Wine was a nice un-oaked Chardonnay, the provenance I do not recall, sadly. Dinner partners main was the current duck item; rare roasted breast with a nutty Farro, poached rhubarb, cherry mostardo and balsamic. The Rhubarb was a hit, and the mostardo was particulary complex, and both were excellent with the properly rare duck. This plate was very balanced and quite well executed. The Syrah to accompany was also very good, with a wonderful nose and complex tobacco and cherry notes. Just right. So mostly very pleased with the food, atmosphere, plating and service. The only off notes were our actual waiter, who seemed a bit artificial, especially compared to the relaxed proffesionalism of the wine server, and another female staffer who delivered one of our courses and explained the plates. The bread service was also very good, and refilled without asking (my French dining companion always puts away alot of baguette!). Our consensus is that we would return, and that the value for the meal was quite reasonable. gingershelley Thu, 03 May 2012 17:32:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/820980#7317535 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/489026#7315577 Boccalone in SF makes it, and has mail order. I've had theirs, it's tasty. http://www.boccalone.com/products/Nduja.html eta: sorry, I know it's not local to you. Have you tried Salumi? rabaja Wed, 02 May 2012 20:31:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/489026#7315577 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846867#7313101 Beacon Hill Rd Apple.. jchulley Tue, 01 May 2012 20:48:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846867#7313101 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847062#7312388 where can i buy these in seattle? capitol hill area? thanks, kaveri kaverihurwitz Tue, 01 May 2012 16:08:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847062#7312388 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846972#7311441 Has anyone found Lan Chi Black Bean Sauce with Chili in the Seattle area? Uwajimaya no longer carries this brand. archeym Tue, 01 May 2012 02:23:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846972#7311441 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845735#7307244 Central Market (there are 2 north of Seattle) has a section of macrobiotic and organic Asian products - this in addition to the more conventional Asian stuff. That might include the Ohsawa brand. It's not something that I pay much attention to. paulj Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:27:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845735#7307244 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846408#7307104 It's a dive, make no mistake--but a good one! And CHEAP--you could feed two people a pretty adequate-sized lunch for $10-12. MsMaryMc Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:51:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846408#7307104 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/608495#7305061 Tulio's and Sazerac's have gluten free menus. PAO Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:03:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/608495#7305061 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845916#7304995 You ladies might also consider hopping on a ferry, perhaps to Bainbridge Island, and have dinner at Hitchcock or Marche. The ride over is nice. You could eat early and watch sunset on the way back, or eat late and catch sunset on the way over. A nice very Seattle activity.... Do walk the sculpture park, and you could head down to the Resto just South at the bottom of the park, Aqua by El Goucho for a nice drink with a terrific view. Their terrace on the water can't be beat. Food overpriced and not so great, but nice spot for a cocktail! gingershelley Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:39:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845916#7304995