MsRamsey

3/18/04 missive from Seattle Central Culinary Academy: It's hard to believe that winter quarter is almost over - please join us for our final buffet tomorrow, Friday, March 19, 2004 from 11:15-1:00 pm outside of room 2BE2114; cost will be $7.35 plus tax. Thank you for continuing to support the culinary arts programs at Seattle Central. We look forward to serving you again on Wednesday, April 14, 2004.

A woman named Cathy Chadwick used to sell fresh wasabi one day a week at Pike Place Market (Wednesdays?). Does anyone know if it's still being sold there, and when?

I'm missing a place I never even went to. Before we went to Issaquah last weekend, I searched the PNW board for mentions of good food there and found a mention of FarFar's, the ice cream place where you could get durian shakes. In looking up the address, I found news stories reporting that it had burned down in January! Supposedly they are going to rebuild--anyone know specifics?

I've been pondering the sequel as well, and am actually free that week. Count me in.

Tried to go on Saturday for lunch, but they're NOT OPEN for lunch on the weekend. I couldn't believe it.

Please notify me when you start selling shares of stock.

I'm a new fan of Cafe Lago, having been there twice in the last month. I had the delicious, ethereal pizza last night for the first time. Husband had the lasagne last night (his first visit). The City of Seattle Eggplant appetizer is served with a spicy, smoky red sauce (reminiscent of chipotle) and a wedge of creamy goat cheese. It was the best eggplant I've had in years. The Lemon Tart is creamy and delicious, and I understand is a new version of the Lemon Tart they've been serving for a long time (thanks in part to Fish [the eGullet member, not the aquatic vertebrate]). It's served with a quenelle of dense whipped cream that has no sugar added and goes brilliantly with the tart/sweet lemon. We loved everything. The menu is simple and the flavors so fresh and well thought out. Carla and the staff couldn't be more gracious.

Good to know, since we're going tomorrow night!

I'm mostly sure they don't have have valet parking.

From SCCC. A special lunch menu presented by our third quarter students under the direction of Chef Scott Samuel will be available for one day only in our Square One dining room next Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Reservation will be required please contact us at 587-5424. Tastes of the Northwest in Square One March 9th 2004 Petite Soups & Salads Lemongrass & Duck Consommé $2.50 Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup $1.50 Grilled Asparagus, Basil Aioli, Puff Pastry $2.00 Arugula & Endive, Maytag Blue, Pomegranate Dressing $1.75 Lobster Tomato Soup $2.50 Small Plates Spicy Sautéed Shrimp, Cioppino Sauce $3.25 Foie Gras Terrine, Crispy Bruchetta, Fleur de Sel $4.00 Braised Salmon, Herbed Cannalini Beans $3.75 Miso-Cured Monkfish in Carrot Ginger Broth $4.25 Sweet Corn Risotto, Fried Sweet Potatoes $3.75 Roasted Tomato Sauce Grilled Leg of Lamb, Brandade, Mustard Sauce $4.00 Sweets Apple Tartlets with Caramel Sauce $1.75 Soft Ginger Cake with Mascarpone Mousse $1.75

Your report really inspires me to go this year! Who's your pal, girlchow??

Thanks for bringing this topic up, if only to highlight that girlchow never posted her report last year!

Welcome back, Really Nice!! We missed you! I made extra reservations for Union next week too.

An article is apparently coming out tomorrow (man at Union didn't know if it was Times or P-I) about the restaurants doing an alterna-25/25. So make that reservation now before everyone knows!

Today's missive from Seattle Central: "Today we are starting the CHEF OF THE DAY exercises in both dinning rooms. Please keep in mind that reservations are required. To make reservations please call our office at 587-5424. Fridays will still be an all you can eat buffet." Ah, the stunning detail I've come to expect from the culinary school's administrative assistant. Happy dinning!

Kidd Valley?

It used to be awful, but they got a new chef, and from what I've read it's perhaps gotten a bit better. For the high prices, though, I wouldn't chance it. I would definitely eat elsewhere.

The "Voila!" sign has gone up. The exclamation point seems presumptuous.

I read somewhere (maybe the Times?) that the Gitano location will house a new restaurant by the owner of Figaro (which he sold to Chopstix). BTW, LEdlund and I walked by Chopstix last night and decided that we had to stop in and take a look. It's really grotty and smelled strongly of bleach. Don't know why, but I actually thought it would be a bit nicer.

I was at the Essential Bakery on Madison this morning, and noticed a business going in next door called Rue de Lyon. The staff at Essential think it might be a new restaurant. Does anyone know?

I like Cupcake Royale pretty well, and you should see how excited kids get in that place. When my coworkers and I went there after lunch at an Ethiopian place, one person said, "I can't say these are any better than Duncan Hines." I agree. It's all about the FROSTING, which is very good at Cupcake Royale. They also cost too much--I don't see why they should be any more than a Top Pot donut. Thanks for the tip on Macrina!

Maybe he thought we were tourists. Don't you have any waiters at your place who tell wacky stories?

Thanks, creepygirl. As usual, your report kicks boo-tay.

You managed to pick the best Thursday in March for me! I'm in, but I have a feeling I'll be going more than once next month.

This week's Seattle Central menu, Part 2: Square One February 24, 25, and 26, 2004 TUESDAY - THURDAY 11:15am - 1:00pm Room 2113 Starters Beef Carpaccio with Shiitake Mushroom Radish Salad, Mushroom Consommé $4.50 Soup and Salad Winter White Salad of Fennel, Apple, Belgian Endive, and Cilantro with Cara Cara Orange Vinaigrette White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Escarole Gingered Carrot Soup with Tarragon and Lime Entrees ...served with a cup of soup or salad... Braised Short Ribs Roasted Carrots & Potatoes, Beet Reduction Sauce………… $6.50 Smoked Chicken Breast Sweet Corn Polenta, Balsamic Grilled Asparagus $6.25 Sautéed Penn Cove Mussels Tagetelli Pasta,Pernod, Tomatoes and Sage $5.95 Poached Sole Stuffed with Shrimp Mousseline Sautéed Spinach, Citrus Sauce $5.95 Grilled Black Cod, cucumber Shiso Salad Thai Black Rice, Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce $6.95 Desserts $1.95 Beverages $0.75 (coffee/tea/decaf, Coke/Sprite/Diet Coke/Diet Sprite) All items are available in take-out containers To-go orders gladly accepted during hours of operation