Seattle Recomendations

Seattle - half way around the world from New York State. The bleak, drab, misty, rainy, chilly January left me, as usual, famished. Now, there are some brief glimpses of the sun, and when that noble event occurs, everyone is crazy, out-of-their-minds with a dizzying euphoria ~ I would expect no less and understand completely. Syracuse, NY is only second to this Northwest City in overcast days. So, what is there to eat? Seattle boasts an amazing assortment of fine dining and ethnic eateries. The International District is moments away from my hotel: Silver Cloud Hotel Stadium (across the street from the Stadiums). Jimmy's (the Hotel restaurant, although I don't think affiliated) is really quite good: Shrimp and Dungeness Crab Cobb Salads, Clam Chowders, meat, pasta and fish dishes are all very well prepared. Their Chef, Steven prepared a couple of special platters for me - how great is that? The Barman, Donee (you must check out his web site: http://www.donalddeezplace.com/ -WARNING - some images may be leave you utterly disgusted, but yet you shall remain fascinated!), provided me with a list of his favorites: Armandino's Salumi (Mario Batali's Dad, and photo of store front) is wonderful (artisan cured and speciality meats - lunch line begins at 10:30 and they give you nibbles while you wait in the 3 block long queue); 631 Roaster House; Anthony's Pier 66; Ivar's; Fisherman's Terminal (for crab); Cutter's; UMI (sushi); Wasabi Bistro; Ohana (Polynesian); Maegowa (Japanese); Shananai (Cantonese); Green Leaf (Tiwanese); Peso's (for the carne asada, garlic mashed and green beans -WOW!). Also, look-up Greg Hancock, Director of Grills and Thrills at the Pyramid Breweries (across fron the Hotel). My stay was full of work, but I shall return in March and go through Donee's list more thoroughly. Hopefully, the sun will make an appearance.

Cheers! Happy Eats!