Seattle
Eat. Seattle. Mistral Kitchen.
You are looking at perhaps the most delectable pork belly in the world. No, the universe. According to one of the amiable chefs behind the kitchen bar from which MauiJim and I were watching the action, it was cooked sous-vide at 145 degrees--for TWO DAYS. You won’t, however, find this mentioned on the menu. I... »
Eat. Seattle. Smith.
Gastro pubs are all the rage in Seattle these days. I'm somewhat guarded in my enthusiasm. I love the casual atmosphere, as I am often dressed in running shoes, leggings, and one of my vast collection of wacky Hawaiian shirts. Not restaurant worthy, in other words. But hungry nonetheless. I'm guarded, because although I... »















