“Eat” listings
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Homegrown
Locavores can get a true taste of Washington at any of the three Homegrown locations in Fremont, Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. This “sustainable sandwich shop” with a constantly changing seasonal menu uses only fresh, local ingredients without skimping on the deliciousness. Our pick: the roast pork rubbed with Stumptown coffee and cayenne. $$ (09/2011)
3416 Fremont Ave N
206-453-5232
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Flying Fish
Chef Christine Keff has always sourced interesting fish for her ever-rotating, catch-of-the-day creations. She’s up to her same tricks in a new location, where she continues to focus on fresh, sustainable seafood served in a lively, inviting space. $$$ (09/2011)
300 Westlake Ave N
206-728-8595
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Bastille Café & Bar
An old-school Paris brasserie aesthetic manifests itself through the décor and French comfort food. Start in the chandeliered Back Bar with a Sazerac, then move to the dining room for a cassoulet that’ll have you sopping up every morsel with a crusty baguette. $$$ (08/2011)
5307 Ballard Ave NW
206-453-5014
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Ray’s Boathouse
With its commitment to using sustainable Northwest seafood, this waterfront institution has an everchanging menu depending on what’s fresh and available. From mid-May to mid-June, don’t think of ordering anything other than the Alaskan Copper River salmon. $$$ (05/2011)
6049 Seaview Ave NW
206-789-3770
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Spinasse
Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio is a fan, and Food & Wine magazine called Spinasse’s Jason Stratton one of the best new chefs of 2010. This Capitol Hill eatery has a rustic feel, but the Piedmont-inspired Italian food—like the polpette di coniglio (rabbit meatballs)— is refined and beautiful. $$$ (05/2011)
1531 14th Ave
206-251-7673
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STAPLE & FANCY MERCANTILE
Chef/owner Ethan Stowell runs some of the more creatively named eateries in town, and his latest is no exception. This place features imaginative Italian dishes— such as veal breast with fi gs, mint, English peas and feta—made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and served family style (four courses for $45/person) or à la carte. $$$ (01/2011)
4739 Ballard Ave NW
206-789-1200
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VOLTERRA
Inconspicuously tucked amid the Ballard neighborhood’s hip eateries and bars, this restaurant has quietly been serving some of the finest contemporary Italian food in Seattle since opening in 2005. The wild boar tenderloin with gorgonzola sauce is a hearty meal for a winter night. $$$ (12/2010)
5411 Ballard Ave NW
206-789-5100
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MISTRALKITCHEN
The latest endeavor from chef/owner William Belickis is a massive 5,000- square-foot space that’s sectioned off into both formal and casual dining areas. The daily-changing menu is superior across the board, though the 48-hour short ribs with roasted fingerling potatoes are a robust standout. $$$ (11/2010)
2020 Westlake Ave
206-623-1922
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POPPY
Chef Jerry Traunfeld’s small plates aren’t for sharing. The thalis he presents are platters for one, loaded with seven to ten small dishes that change daily based on what’s in season and locally available. $$-$$$ (09/2010)
622 Broadway E
206-324-1108
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ETTA’S
Iron Chef contestant Tom Douglas’s seafood joint is conveniently located just steps away from the fishmongers at Pike Place Market. Don’t leave without ordering the melt-in-your mouth Copper River salmon. $$$$ (06/2010)
2020 Western Ave
206-443-6000
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BIZARRO ITALIAN CAFÉ
Don’t let the wacky interior and generally irreverent attitude of the staff fool you. This restaurant is serious about locally sourced Italian fare. Try the red-wine-braised lamb shank with crispy polenta cakes. $$$ (05/2010)
1307 N 46th St
206-632-7277
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SPUR GASTROPUB
Fine food meets fancy cocktails at this chic Belltown joint. The new American small-plate menu changes according to the whims of chefs McCracken and Tough, but the late-night smoky shoestring fries are essential. $$$ (03/2010)
113 Blanchard St
206-728-6706
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