Head to the Harbor Steps for meat and comfort food at its finest.

I love spaetzle (spetz-lah) to a degree of concern.  I was first introduced to the cheesy, playful dish while visiting my uncle and Austrian aunt in Alaska. 

With amazement, I watched as the egg noodle dripped lazily from the special grader into a pot of water to be hardened, and moments later was shoving spoonfuls of the artisan “mac and cheese” dutifully into my belly.  It had been a long ski day.

Must-Have Grub: Since, I’ve always been on the lookout for my Aunt’s dish, and so far Lecosho is producing the best product. 

Best of all, a proportional bowl is stuck dead in the middle of the West Edge eatery’s happy hour menu for a mere $5, sandwiched between other rich delights like espresso rubbed short ribs ($9, is there anything more Seattle than coffee meat?) and two other, “oh, man” beef offerings like the Painted Hills shoulder tender steak ($14) or the Painted Hills 1/2 pound burger bursting with Beechers’ flagship cheddar and bacon.  Those, I would save for a night when not entertaining a young lady. 

Must-Have Libations: With food offerings as such, no on can blame them for keeping the drink specials simple. 

A house glass of wine will keep you at $5, and a rotating three tap rotation leaves me in hopeful anticipation of local favorites.  One surprise that is known however, is the presence of the Anchor Steam amber ($4) out of San Francisco – a creamy, malty amber offering.  Place that next to some Painted Hills beef, and you’re going to be happy in ways previously unknown.

Happy Times: Everyday 3pm-6pm | Sun. – Thurs. 10pm-1am | Fri. – Sat. 11pm-1am  

Lecosho  | 89 University Street (The Harbor Steps), Seattle |  (206) 623-2101