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| What am I eating? | |
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| French | 23% |
| American | 21% |
| Italian | 18% |
| Northwest | 15% |
| Sandwiches/Subs | 10% |
| Where am I eating? | |
| Capitol Hill | 23% |
| Madison Park | 13% |
| Downtown | 13% |
| Ballard | 5% |
| Madrona | 5% |
| Which cities? | |
| New York | 6 |
| Seattle | 32 |
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Seattle reviews
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria "If you like arugula, pizza and wiki sticks..." May 01, 2008 - I always judge a good cappuccino by little foam and no need to add sugar. And of course, a smooth taste. They hit it spot on. The pizza I ordered had a thin crust, thin slices of prosciutto baked on top of the sauce and on top of that, a mountain of fresh, peppery arugula. I loved this because it wasn't baked in the sauce, which makes it wilted and uninteresting. It retained it's just-picked quality. The wiki sticks come free for the kids, which keeps them busy while you're enjoying your capp and pizza. |
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Artemis Café & Bar "pasta about as fresh as you can get" May 01, 2008 - Ah, Artemis. Where to start? The braised chard was simple, perfectly wilted, very light with garlic and white wine. The roasted baby turnips, roasted with greens attached, dribbled with a balsamic glaze. Fresh, simple, good. I loved the fact the greens were still on. Next up, a slightly creamy yet light and fresh tomato soup with a poached duck egg on top. Again, fresh, simple, delicious. While we were eating and drinking, we watched the cook staff pull out a long thin table, pasta machine attached, outside our window (rare warm, sunny day) and start cranking out the pappardelle for our pork cheek ragu. Geesh, how can you not order the pasta dish? It was fresh, and amazingly light for a ragu on top of pasta. And then (we were hungry!) the semolina cake with taleggio sauce came out. I didn't want to order this, but my husband always gets the item on menu with taleggio. I am so glad he ordered it. It was light, airy, the cream punctuated the cake, perfect again. Next up, halibut baked in parchment, on a bed of thin sliced potatoes, with a dill sauce on top. The fish was infused with the dill flavor and fantastic. Finally, dessert. First, a pot of creamy chocolate, not too sweet, quite creamy and smooth. Second, rhubarb and cream with delicate cookies. The only flaw in this meal, the rhubarb in my dessert was a bit too crunchy. Everything was tasty, incredibly fresh, timed well. We enjoyed our waiter, who was quite charming. The dishes are small so you can sample a lot. I can't wait to try Artemis again. 2 people like this review - Recommend |
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Cupcake Royale (Inside Vérité Coffee) "No more grilled sandwhiches..." June 14, 2007 - ...at the madrona location, but the coffee is still good. Is it my imagination, or are the cupcakes getting smaller, and the frosting getting skimpier? |
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Osteria la Spiga "One of my new faves" March 09, 2007 - I just went to la Spiga last night. The service was timed right, the waiters friendly but not intrusive. The food was superb. The Tuscan pate with beef tenderloin crostini was melty and flavorful. The pate was smooth and creamy. The gnocchi were as they should be, soft pillows. The pomodoro sauce was bright, tasty and unfussy. The tiramisu was airy and light with a dusting of cocoa powder on top. They also know how to make a cocktail here, which is a plus in my book. The wine list is extensive and Italian so it is easy to pick the perfect compliment to your meal. |
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Monsoon "Brunch and dinner are both delicious" January 12, 2007 - I cannot get enough of the crispy shrimp wontons at brunch. And the crepe is so tasty. Piles of fresh, crispy lettuce and basil come with it to wrap it up. The Kurobota pig at dinner is my favorite. There are great combinations of flavors with the dipping sauces and fresh ingredients, this restaurant keeps me coming back. The wait staff is friendly and helpful, especially with wine choices. 1 person likes this review - Recommend |
New York reviews
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Per Se "Beautiful food, flawless service." May 22, 2007 - I ordered the chef's nine course tasting menu. What stood out most was the freshness and brightness of the vegetables and the subtlety of all the preparations. You may think, "Peas and carrots, are you kidding?" But with lobster, no, they weren't kidding. yum. The crispy bone marrow with the Wagyu beef (meltingly tender) was perfect together, and my favorite course. The wait staff was amazing. Incredibly helpful and friendly. Our waitress was particularly helpful with wine selection, which I am not so good at. She chose the perfect bottles to accompany our meal. This restaurant celebrates food and service in a surprisingly simple and comfortable manner. Just the way I like it. 1 person likes this review - Recommend |
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Veselka "yummy affordable comfort food" January 05, 2007 - I have been going to this restaurant for 18 years, starting when I used to live in NYC. I always make it a point to go there when I'm in the city. I tell everyone who is going to the city to stop at the Veselka. It has great borscht, pierogis and vanilla egg creams. The service friendly, the prices are great, and the friends I recommend it to always rave about it. They have never let me down. Update May 2007: I still love the food. I tried the arugula and goat cheese pierogis and they were a nice change from the typical potato cheese combo. |