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On a Lark...We Ate There
Friday, May 12, 2006
Lark is another Seattle "small plate" restaurant, ala Pair and Harvest Vine. Unlike those places, however, their menu is more diverse. I enjoyed my meal and will definitely go back.
Lark doesn't take reservations for parties of less than 6, so we went early to make sure we could get a table. Arriving before 6 we were the first people there. The servers were understandably very attentive - and they continued to be so with every table. They knew the menu in detail. They knew the wine list in detail. They recommended pairings.
The menu is quite diverse. It is broken down into sections, including cheese, veggies, sausages and foi gras, fish, and meat. We chose something from every section and were not disappointed.
We selected 3 cheeses that worked very well together, and a very good mozarella and onion dish that was subtle but flavorful. Yellowtail carpacio was outstanding - not too fishy, and the shaved fennel was a great complement. We had a duck leg that was smokey and crispy. The hit of the meal was a farro (like bulgar) with marscapone and onion.
For dessert we had a rhubarb cobbler with a gingerbread crust that was really tasty. Ginger and rhubarb is a good combo. And an interesting creamsicle made with mayer lime juice.
The Lark space is great. Distressed hardwood floors, highback wood benches in the booths. It's light enough to see what you're eating but not too bright. The one thing we noticed is that the noise level didn't increase as the crowd grew.
The one caution is around timing. Per above they don't take reservations for parties of less than 6. The place fills up around 6:30 or 7 pm. There is a very small waiting area.
If you like small plates and variety go check out Lark.
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