moving back to seattle

[atlanta cook]

I am moving back to seattle after being away for 5 years. I am a chef who had the opportunity to work in an excellent kitchen while in seattle, and want to get up to speed about what the scene is like now. I will be moving to cap hill and I am really interested in what is going on there. I am mainly thinking about fine dining establishments, people who are doing things that are different... local food, used in season, presented in new ways with great service. input?

thanks

[Abra]

A lot of us are devotees of Union. That would be a very exciting place to cook.

[LaurieA-B]

I am mainly thinking about fine dining establishments, people who are doing things that are different...  local food, used in season, presented in new ways with great service.  input?

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I think Lark definitely fits in this category (it's on 12th, right next to Seattle U.). And I love their food, particularly the interesting presentations of seasonal ingredients.

[ladybugseattle]

Three examples of a growing trend of "better than just fast food but still counter service" would be Vios on 19th, Redline at Denny and Olive, and Baguette Box on Pine. Though not the finest like Lark IMHO we are going to see many more of these and the trend should not be ignored.

[malarkey]

I LOVE Baguette Box and IMHO their fries are in heavy contention for BEST in Seattle. With or without white truffle oil

[atlanta cook]

I am mainly thinking about fine dining establishments, people who are doing things that are different...  local food, used in season, presented in new ways with great service.  input?

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I think Lark definitely fits in this category (it's on 12th, right next to Seattle U.). And I love their food, particularly the interesting presentations of seasonal ingredients.

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Thanks for the reply, I think I will be going by Lark to check it out, I have read about JS since he was @ Earth & Ocean since he is a fellow neci grad. I am impressed. I will check out union too, thanks. Looking foward to getting back and seeing how things have changed, and I am looking forward to brunch @ el greco too (hey aren't they looking for a chef?)

thanks for the input-

[tsquare]

Speaking of Earth & Ocean, Maria is continuing with this cuisine.