Campagne and Cafe Campagne- of course because I am biased. Campagne's menu has recently shifted to incorporate more Italian type items, but the food is still delicious and the sauces, and certain things on the menu are very French :) (Duck Confit with Duck Frites is an absolute must, anything that says "Braised", and of coarse their PATE which is made in house. Buyah.
Cafe Presse- French Affordable food, get the croque madame and the frites, verts are small salads
Macrina Bakery- Get the standard bread and heat in oven at 375 for 15 minutes
Sosio's - When I was working at Campagne, we bought produce from this vendor, don't let other things distract you, the fruits are the most magical here, The OMG peaches are out of this world.
Don and Joes Meats -Get Bacon from here, thick cut bacon.
Jones BBQ - St louis style ribs, they actually smoke their ribs rather than just grilling them. Something different.
Upscale, but super nice to go out to.
ZOE- French American, I got to buddies of mine that worked here or are still working there. Solid food, nice portions, and good technique.
Tavolata- Italian, home made pastas, get the Semolina Gnocchi. It's like miniature lasagna but with huge semolina cakes instead of noodles.
Dim Sum- If you are new to dim sum its like Tapas, but chinese. For newbies, get the Char sui hombows (BBQ pork buns) and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, pork shumai and shrimp dumplings are a must, get a side of chinese brocolli with oyster sauce while your at it.
Waiters are pushy so eat what you feel comfortable. Don't be intimidated to ask questions and say "No thank you." Also if there is some yelling and shouting, or if you get occasionally ignored, that is typical, (as I tell all my newbies to dimsum, "they aren't angry, they are just communicating and trying to feed everyone at the same time."
Top Gun - Seafood Restaurant
If your in downtown Seattle, Jade Garden is good for dim Sum.
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