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Beyond Turkey: Fabulous Dining Hotspots for the Holidays
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Guests coming in to town for the holidays? Let some of Seattle’s pros do the work in the kitchen and enjoy your company while you relax together over fine cuisine. This is the perfect opportunity to explore some of the city’s most fabulous (and female powered) restaurants and splurge on a gourmet meal!
Joule (joulerestaurant.com) – At this Wallingford hot spot, Chef Rachel Yang blends Korean flavors with French cuisine to create a unique blend of flavors for the more sophisticated palate. If you are tired of the traditional American fare after Thanksgiving, this is a perfect place to branch out with entrees such as Bison Hanger and Whole Mackerel and sides of Zucchini Basil Pancake or Kimchi. After dinner you and your guests can venture to try the Sweet Chili Profiterole.
Tilth (tilthrestaurant.com) – Named one by New York Times as one of the top-10 best new restaurants in the country in 2008, head chef/owner Maria Hines specializes in “new American cuisine using seasonal and organic Northwest products”. With an ever changing menu, no matter what the option you are guaranteed to find the freshest ingredients around. Some particularly spectacular sounding current dishes: Pumpkin Cardamon French Toast for brunch or Carnaroli Truffle Risotto for dinner.
Volterra (volterrarestaurant.com) – For some mouth watering Italian decadence head to Volterra in Ballard, voted best Italian food in the city in 2007. Start your festivities by proposing a toast with one of the house speciality cocktails. The Tuscan Limoncello Rosemary Drop or Ultimate White Peach Thyme Bellini sound intricate and appealing. Whet your palate with the Baked Eggplant, then delve into the Dungeness Crab Ravioli (this is the Northwest) or Wild Boar Tenderloin. End your evening with Chestnut Panna Cotta for a delightful autumn flavored dessert.
The Pink Door (thepinkdoor.net) – One of our favorite local spots, with no sign to be spotted just a simple yet chic colored door to signify its presence. Found up the street from the Pike Place Market in the heart of downtown, the Northwest Fish of the Day has got to be your best bet for fresh and tasty. Apart from the food, this place is worth checking out just for the atmosphere. With Cabaret style entertainment every night of the week (excluding Monday) you are guaranteed entertainment along with every meal.