After reading about Nikko closing I thought maybe we could run a thread about hotel dining and why it seems to be such a struggle to find and I guess keep open quality dining rooms. It seems that the hotel dining scene in Seattle is struggling. Several closings (Nikko, Library Bistro, etc.), restaurants like 727 changing their concept and food to a chowder/steak house type menu. I don't understand! In other major cities some of the best restaurants are within the confines of a hotel (Fifth Floor, Jean George, etc.). E&O at the W seems to be the only one that is producing quality food. Chef Sundstrom does a nice job I think keeping the menus exciting and innovative without getting too avant garde. Having been to the Hyatt recently I was shocked by their menu. I have been once or twice before and have had good experiences with the food. Do they have a different Chef now? Anyone know? And what about the Georgian? Is Fairmont going to keep it open? I would love to hear all of your thoughts on this topic.
