The Seattle restaurant scene often rests on its local (bay) laurels. We’ve become masters of Northwest comfort food, elevating put-a-bird-on-it idealism to a rung of sheer ridiculousness. So my experience at Mistral Kitchen was a breath of fresh, cutting-edge air.
For those who grew up in West Seattle, or at least know of it a bit, the borough’s ability to set itself apart from the rest of the city is undeniable. Sure, the peninsula that hosts Alki and other great sunny weather spots is only minutes away from downtown, but
Chef Cormac Mahoney was quoted by City Arts last October stating that he found the adage “farm to table” to be a “stupid term,” in more or less obscenities. Mahoney, whose stance is that all food is “farm to table” and should be sourced from the right places at the right time, is known for his audacity and bawdiness both in print and in his kitchen.
Whether you’re craving fresh squeezed orange juice, ginger limeade, a hand-crafted smoothie or a quinoa, kale and butternut squash bowl—this unique natural juice and food haven will take care of your every whim.
Whether painted orange (or more specifically “Galaxy Gold”) to pay homage to its original paint job in honor of its 50th birthday or rocking the Sonics logo to show support for the team making it to the playoffs, the Space Needle is well-versed in making a splash.
As Seattleites, we embrace multiple forms of art– including food. Next month, foodies and eaties will congregate for an evening to tour the culinary talents of top African-American executive chefs and restaurateurs from around the Emerald City in the 9th Annual Food as Art Fundraiser.
Spanning over ten years, the Counting Crows’ dynamic sounds and brilliant lyrics have created the perfect soundtrack to the American life.
In 2007, Jeannie Liu decided to open her own teashop. Her family already owned and operated a pair of teen-friendly bubble tea hangouts, and she wanted to strike out on her own. So she and her husband found some property in downtown Ballard–and five years later, Miro Tea is one of the most popular teashops in Seattle.
You’ve probably passed by this place while you were in the University District; housing a nice corner spot on NE 45th St. Next time, stop in. Araya’s is consistent and generous with its traditional dishes with a bit of an edge.
S E A T T L E I T E 