A pintxo should not be confused with a tapa. The pintxo, a small plate or snack of Basque Country, Spain origin, is a hobnob – a conduit to socialize at a bar, tavern or restaurant and is thought to be the bedrock of Basque culture. The main difference between the two is simple – a pintxo is more often than not skewered by a toothpick.
Chef Daisley Gordon does it again with Marché Bistro & Wine Bar, located in the same ‘hood’ as his popular Café Campagne in the Pike Place Market. His new creation serves up robust, full-flavored French bistro cuisine with locally produced ingredients.
A nostalgic bartender told me he pined for the good ol’ days of liquor libations — as he eloquently put it, for the “lost art of the cocktail.” That is, instead of the ostentatious, flamboyant refreshments that alcoholic drinks have become.
Guys, if you think figuring out which wine to pair with dinner is difficult, then you’ve probably also struggled with finding a comfortable dress shirt that looks good untucked to wear to the restaurant.
Perfectly pairing an East-meets-West dining experience with a trendy upscale lounge, Splash Lounge — Belltown’s newest restaurant — gives Seattleites yet another delicious locale where they can indulge themselves.
What is the day before Wine O’clock Wednesday? Taste Tuesday, of course. Or let’s put it this way: Tuesday tastings for $10 at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
