Seattle discoveries

Here is a new French American type of restaurant/cafe. Looks promising its called Luc and its a sister restaurant to Rovers. 

http://www.thechefinthehat.com/luc/

These are some Places I love to eat at in Seattle

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.

Salumi Salami-Seattle

I have a great love for the state of WA and wanted to point out a great hidden treasure that might not be around forever. If you live or plan to visit Seattle, please try a salumi plate for lunch. Batali would be proud, considering this is his fathers shop where they make house made salumi (cured Italian meats).

Check out the vid
Chow :)

Salumi Artisan Cured Meats Website (You can order online too!)