I met Seattle this weekend. The space-needle city and I are now well acquainted, at least from a culinary standpoint. My friend Michelle and I decided that we would eat our way through Seattle. Luckily, on the ferry to Seattle, we sat beside a quirky, wire-haired UVIC music professor who gave us advice on where to eat.
These are the highlights of the trip:
Dahlia Lounge on 4th. Tom Douglas Restaurant. Beautiful meals. Two pics: the papparadelle with kale and king mushrooms and the WORLD FAMOUS Tom Douglas Creme Caramel. The creme caramel is one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. Truly memorable.
Top Pot Doughnuts on 5th. Art Deco Doughnut Shop with coffee and tea, oh and killer doughnuts.
Pike Place Market. I could have spent hours here of course: tasting samples from vendors, admiring the displays and people-watching. The highlight here was some fabulous Greek Yogurt from a donair stand.
Cafe Flora on Madison. Vegetarian delights. I enjoyed the Chai Cranberry Pecan French Toast with a side of sliced fruit.
The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co on 4th. Great selection of loose teas. I eyed the cupcakes, but abstained.
Teatro Zinzanni on Mercer. Wild circus vaudeville show meets fine dining. A once in a lifetime experience. The carrot-parsnip soup and butter-reisling halibut were my favorites.
More musings on Seattle soon to come,
Apron Andie
