Difference between revisions of "Seattle (November 2011)"
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* [[Taylor Shellfish Farms]] | * [[Taylor Shellfish Farms]] | ||
* [http://bit.ly/ul0T7X Jessica's Evernoted article] from the SJ Mercury News from August 2011 -- seems to suggest pretty touristy stuff, but might be worth a skim | |||
== Restaurant recommendations and notes from Jessica's Planworld contact, Siona == | |||
* [www.bisato.com Bisato] -- If you want something upscale I cannot say enough about Bisato--it's AMAZING. The chef is a James Beard Award winner and was featured in that recent MODERNIST CUISINE cookbook. (And they specialize in small plates, so despite the gorgeousness of the dishes they're not exorbitantly expensive.) | |||
* [http://seastarrestaurant.com/seattle.php?page=home Seastar] -- an award-winning seafood place, which is nice if a little corporate--but definitely appropriate for a family gathering. | |||
* [http://www.mattsinthemarket.com/ Matt's in the Market] and [http://www.chezshea.com/ Chez Shea] -- both are excellent, and both are in Pike Place; they do very Pacific Northwest cuisine. Chez Shea is a little more white tablecloth. | |||
* [http://ilterrazzocarmine.com/ Carmine's] -- *classic* Italian: Excellent food and a much older crowd. | |||
* [http://www.canlis.com/food/menu.aspx Canlis Restaurant] -- And my favorite is probably Canlis. But it's spendy. (Jessica's note: open only for dinner; closed on Sundays (see also [http://bit.ly/uhPCs6 My Evernote]) | |||
* Oh! And the [http://madisonparkconservatory.com/ Madison Park Conservatory] -- SUCH great (and ever changing menus; the interior is elegant / rustic... | |||
* There are also a slew of little "artisanal food" places (Sitka & Spruce, Emmer & Rye, Lark, etc) but I tend to find their food a little lazy, as if 'local' means they can get away with cutting other corners. They're very "Seattle" though, so you might enjoy? | |||
* Other advice: avoid the sushi here. Seattle does not do sushi well, which is surprising, given its proximity to the coast and decent Japanese population. Ditto anything with Tom Douglas's name on it; he's got a pile of restaurants in Seattle but they're all overrated. (There's one or two decent places, but neither are worth writing home about. Stick to CA. And Tom Douglas's Dahlia Lounge is decent, but the rest are just overly greasy concept-restaurants. (Which I guess some people like?) ) | |||
* One last one! Michael Mina just opened [http://michaelmina.net/restaurants/locations/rnwa.php RN74] this summer. I like the place he had in SF more, but this one is still impressive--interesting and artistic dishes. | |||
== Restaurant recommendations (and notes) from Jessica's Planworld contact and classmate, Debbie Chang == | |||
* Carmelita (vegetarian) | |||
* Spur Gastropub (gastropub, duh) | |||
* Boat Street Cafe (French) | |||
* Portage (French) | |||
* Ray's Boathouse (seafood) | |||
* Latona Pub(pub food with the best burgers) | |||
* Matt's in the Market (Northwesty food) (Jessica's note: Siona also recommended this) | |||
* Macrina Bakery (Northwesty food, plus excellent pastries and baked goods) | |||
== Itinerary == | == Itinerary == | ||
* [http://g.co/maps/d3mbs Jessica's Seattle Google Map] | |||
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=== November 17 === | === November 17 === | ||
Jessica and Mom arrives. | Jessica and Mom arrives (SW #769, OAK-SEA, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM). | ||
=== November 18 === | === November 18 === | ||
* 10:30 - 11:30 AM -- [http://www.theochocolate.com/our-story/the-factory.php Theo Chocolate] tour (conf #612358; $6/per person; [http://bit.ly/v7VV8f Jessica's Evernote]) | |||
=== November 19 === | === November 19 === | ||
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=== November 20 === | === November 20 === | ||
* EARLY -- Fremont/Ballard Farmer's Mkt -- see [http://bit.ly/rWOCyk Jessica's Evernote] on this, including an article from Edible Seattle | |||
=== November 21 === | === November 21 === | ||
Fly back to Orange County | Fly back to Orange County -- Opie & Mom leave at 5:20 (SW #s 1849, 542); Jessica leaves at 6:05 PM (SW #1354) | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 15 November 2011
Planning a trip to Seattle with Mom and Jessica.
Possibilities
- Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
- Tom Bihn store
- Ray's Boathouse
- Bainbridge Island
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Seattle Underground Tour
- Seattle-style hot dog
- Taylor Shellfish Farms
- Jessica's Evernoted article from the SJ Mercury News from August 2011 -- seems to suggest pretty touristy stuff, but might be worth a skim
Restaurant recommendations and notes from Jessica's Planworld contact, Siona
- [www.bisato.com Bisato] -- If you want something upscale I cannot say enough about Bisato--it's AMAZING. The chef is a James Beard Award winner and was featured in that recent MODERNIST CUISINE cookbook. (And they specialize in small plates, so despite the gorgeousness of the dishes they're not exorbitantly expensive.)
- Seastar -- an award-winning seafood place, which is nice if a little corporate--but definitely appropriate for a family gathering.
- Matt's in the Market and Chez Shea -- both are excellent, and both are in Pike Place; they do very Pacific Northwest cuisine. Chez Shea is a little more white tablecloth.
- Carmine's -- *classic* Italian: Excellent food and a much older crowd.
- Canlis Restaurant -- And my favorite is probably Canlis. But it's spendy. (Jessica's note: open only for dinner; closed on Sundays (see also My Evernote)
- Oh! And the Madison Park Conservatory -- SUCH great (and ever changing menus; the interior is elegant / rustic...
- There are also a slew of little "artisanal food" places (Sitka & Spruce, Emmer & Rye, Lark, etc) but I tend to find their food a little lazy, as if 'local' means they can get away with cutting other corners. They're very "Seattle" though, so you might enjoy?
- Other advice: avoid the sushi here. Seattle does not do sushi well, which is surprising, given its proximity to the coast and decent Japanese population. Ditto anything with Tom Douglas's name on it; he's got a pile of restaurants in Seattle but they're all overrated. (There's one or two decent places, but neither are worth writing home about. Stick to CA. And Tom Douglas's Dahlia Lounge is decent, but the rest are just overly greasy concept-restaurants. (Which I guess some people like?) )
- One last one! Michael Mina just opened RN74 this summer. I like the place he had in SF more, but this one is still impressive--interesting and artistic dishes.
Restaurant recommendations (and notes) from Jessica's Planworld contact and classmate, Debbie Chang
- Carmelita (vegetarian)
- Spur Gastropub (gastropub, duh)
- Boat Street Cafe (French)
- Portage (French)
- Ray's Boathouse (seafood)
- Latona Pub(pub food with the best burgers)
- Matt's in the Market (Northwesty food) (Jessica's note: Siona also recommended this)
- Macrina Bakery (Northwesty food, plus excellent pastries and baked goods)
Itinerary
November 16
Eugene arrives.
November 17
Jessica and Mom arrives (SW #769, OAK-SEA, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM).
November 18
- 10:30 - 11:30 AM -- Theo Chocolate tour (conf #612358; $6/per person; Jessica's Evernote)
November 19
November 20
- EARLY -- Fremont/Ballard Farmer's Mkt -- see Jessica's Evernote on this, including an article from Edible Seattle
November 21
Fly back to Orange County -- Opie & Mom leave at 5:20 (SW #s 1849, 542); Jessica leaves at 6:05 PM (SW #1354)
