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Nishino
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Restaurants
3130 E Madison St
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 322-5800
I particularly recommend the omokase, or chef's choice. It consists of 6-10 courses of whatever...
More 1 year ago
I particularly recommend the omokase, or chef's choice. It consists of 6-10 courses of whatever the chef has planned. If you like surprises and trying new things this is the way to go. It has been a while, but last time I was there it cost approximately $100 per person, which was quite reasonable for the meal we had.
Two notes: (1) definitely make reservations, it is a popular place and (2) there are two omokase menus, the special pre-order one and the regular one. I have only had the regular one, so that is what I am reviewing.
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Chez Shea
Category:
Restaurants
94 Pike St
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 467-9990
My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here and I just want to do it all over...
More 6 months ago
My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here and I just want to do it all over again, and again! We had the Chef's tasting menu with seven courses:
1-Starting with oysters on the half shell. Now I am not usually into oysters- it's a texture thing- but these were delicious! half of them had a pink grapefruit compote and the other half had a pickled cucumber salad which was my fave.
2-Next was foie gras two ways, one in a smooth and flavorful pate form, the other seared to perfection-both atop crisp Brioche.
3-Then Chilled Vichyssoise, a potato and leek version that was smooth and delicious. The perfect palate cleanser!
4-Next was the Alaskan Halibut with controne Beans heirloom tomatoes and a basil based sauce. It was again a delightful dish.
5-Then came the tenderloin of Beef with demi glace, truffle butter, and silky mashed potatoes. This was our favorite course of all! The tenderloin was cooked perfectly rare/medium rare and melted on your tongue. The truffle butter and the handmade demi glace were perfection, and the potatoes were beaten so silky smooth...Chez Shea has created the ultimate meat and potatoes dish!
6-Next came a cheese trio with an exquisite goat Roquefort bleu cheese (my fave!), a Delice de Bourgogne which was creamy and very strong, then Petit Basque. Served with an apricot compote to cleanse the palate.
7-Finally was dessert which was a light and creamy panna cotta with fresh berries. Perfect for summer, very light and refreshing.
The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, the atmosphere romantic and comfortable, and the food an adventure for the senses.
Pros: AMAZING food, attentive staff, wine list, and more
Cons: pricey!
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Ototo Sushi
Category:
Local Favorite
7 Boston St
Seattle,
Washington 98109
Ototo in Queen Anne is an absolutely OUTSTANDING sushi spot. I've had sushi all over the US since...
More 1 year ago
Ototo in Queen Anne is an absolutely OUTSTANDING sushi spot. I've had sushi all over the US since the 80s, and honestly, despite getting things I had never even tried before (along with a rainbow roll and the must-have melt me sockeye sushi)... well, I was impressed impressed impressed and more importantly happy. It has Umi and the trendy hotspot sushi spots beat by a landslide and is even, if sushi is truly your craving, a bit better than Nishino in my opinion... only a bit, mind you, since Nishino... well, it IS kinda the best Japanese food in the whole country :) That said, Ototo costs about half that of Nishino but also lacks some of the wildly creative specialties or the "chef will surprise you gleefully" option.
So in my most recent visit, I started with tempura... but I wasn't feeling like eating random amounts of onions and broccoli, etc... I saw "yam tempura" as part of a roll then asked what was in the veggie temp sampler... yam, of course, but also pumpkin, which was also amazing. They were entirely relaxed about customizing it (no extra charge), and it was positively wonderful.
Next came the most surprising and pleasantly "holy frickin wow" part of our meal, black cod that was marinated in sweet sake and grilled perrrfectly then topped with green soy bean sauce and served with grilled asparagus and zucchini on a bed of yummy greens. While the portion wasn't enormous, the flavor and heartiness were well worth the not-so-high cost...
After warming up with those, we went to our sushi and rolls. I didn't care for geoduck, but the rest... mmm! Absolutely the best wild sockeye, and for $4, we got a really good pickled mackerel roll with pickled ginger and things I forget :) Add a rainbow roll, plum and natto rolls, & fondue: only $50!
My only "complaints?" The plum paste roll needs more balance to accent the plum, and sniffle, they weren't serving the seasonal fresh rolls at 9pm on a Sunday. With salmon, tuna, avocado, and *mango,* I'll be back!
Pros: best sushi ever, great ambience (not loud like many Seattle sushi spots!), service was perfect and helped us a LOT
Cons: like many, they stop serving things like fresh spring rolls late, and geoduck and ume shiso kyu weren't anything wowing
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Pink Door, The
Category:
Local Favorite
1919 Post Aly
Seattle,
Washington 98101
We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday and I think we will all remember this fun night. The...
More 4 months ago
We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday and I think we will all remember this fun night. The waiter was excellent! He was an good listener, friendly without being annoying, and he had excellent timing, bringing us food just when we wanted it. And the food!!!! WOW. It was delicious, especially my steak. We all loved the Caesar salad, fresh and crisp leaves. We shared dessert and it melted in our mouth. The trapese performance was fun, and short enough so it didn't interrupt dining. I would highly recommend this place!
Pros: unusual and fun, memorable
Cons: expensive, small portions
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Woodland Park Zoo
Category:
Zoos
5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 684-4800
I always have a fun trip to the zoo!
4 months ago
I always have a fun trip to the zoo!
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authentic tastes that comes straight from Judy Fu's kitchen
5 months ago
authentic tastes that comes straight from Judy Fu's kitchen
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Robert Samuel Salon
Category:
Beauty Salons
1809 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98109
(206) 792-5587
I highly recommend going to Robert Samuel Salon! I had a great experience there just the other...
More 2 months ago
I highly recommend going to Robert Samuel Salon! I had a great experience there just the other week. Iris cut and colored my hair and I couldn't have been happier with the results. Compared to other places I've been in Seattle, this salon is by far my favorite!
Pros: Great service! Very experienced hairdressers!
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Bengal Tiger
Category:
Family Restaurants
6510 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle,
Washington 98115
(425) 336-1687
They make the best Tandoori Mango Lamb Chops and offer the best Lunch Buffet in town! Truly my...
More 3 months ago
They make the best Tandoori Mango Lamb Chops and offer the best Lunch Buffet in town! Truly my favorite place to eat out.
Pros: Great Location, Tasty Fresh Food, Excellent Service!
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Jaala is an amazing massage therapist. We were on vacation from Chicago and needed some R&R....
More 6 months ago
Jaala is an amazing massage therapist. We were on vacation from Chicago and needed some R&R. We scheduled a massage at Ummelina based upon a recommendation from a friend of ours that had visited Seattle about 8 months ago. All she could talk about was this spa experience. It really is that. They treat you well. JAALA is wonderful - she was my massage therapist. She listened to all my concerns and needs and was great. She has really strong technique, which I can appreciate being in the same industry and getting a massage/month, and utiliizes it well. I cannot say enough about Jaala - she is worth it. We each had a 90 min session and that would be my recommendation - it's worth it! Tell her Jason from Chicago sent you!
Pros: Jaala's hands, smile, and technical ability
Cons: traffic noise
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Cowboys and Angels
Category:
Beauty Salons
7421 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 784-9414
The website for the salon is:
cowboysandangelssalon not LyndonDavis
dotcom
Cons: You can't...
More 4 months ago
The website for the salon is:
cowboysandangelssalon not LyndonDavis
dotcom
Cons: You can't take them home.
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