Greeting fellow blog readers. I have been on a foodie heaven vacation: It started with the celebration of my "last-year-of-my-20's" birthday swaray at the very classy Rob Roy in downtown Seattle (http://www.robroyseattle.com/). There are far too many delicious cocktails to pick a favorite one...
Then, the annual Seattle Restaurant Week (http://seattletimes.com/seattlerestaurantweek/) started mid April and you can purchase a 3-course meal for $28. (Hey, that is less than what it cost to fill my gas tank!) It is a killer deal to go out and try new restaurants and foods you would not normally attend or consume.
On top of that, more birthday meals with friends and happy hour cocktail dates have me out and about verus cooking in for one.
Another tempting and delicious event, this month, for anyone and everyone in the Seattle food scene: Feral Feast! What is it? (Be sure to check out my previous blog post for my review!) A secret "pop-up" dinner hosted at GRUB restaurant (http://www.letsgogrub.com/) in upper Queen Anne. Every month a new and inspiring menu is created for your tasting pleasure.
What is in store for tomorrow's feast?
Check out the Span-Asian menu:
Course 1
Duck 'salad' served ban chan style;
Turnip greens, pine nuts, pickled currants, sherry vinaigrette, Quacklins'
Tortilla Espagnola; Duck ham, yukon potatoes, sambal alioil
Duck confit, blood orange, rhubarb
Fennel kimchi, pickled cucumber
Course 2
Zaru soba;
Cold soba noodles served with rich meat broth mentsuyu dipping sauce, pickled shiitake, nori
Course 3
Cocido;
House made chorizo, morcilla, braised pork belly
chickpeas w/ baby turnips, baby carrots and mint, roasted fennel, fennel pistou, sambal alioli
Course 4
Dessert
Pineapple coconut milk ice cream, carrot cake w/ cardamom cream cheese frosting, lime zest, molasses
You can purchase tickets here: http://feralseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
Please remember gratuity and alcohol are NOT included.
Follow Feral on twitter: @FeralSeattle https://twitter.com/Feralseattle
See you tomorrow!
Happy Baking,
Kimm
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Sunday, 14 April 2013
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Review of Monday's Feral Feast: a delicious secret dinner in Queen Anne!
One of Seattle's newest restaurants is GRUB (http://www.letsgogrub.com/), located in the heart of upper Queen Anne. Open 7 days a week, and serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees, it has a warm and simple menu that is sure to delight anyone's palette.
GRUB has a delectable foodie "secret:"The third Monday of every month, 'Feral Feast," takes over with a new menu. The food and selected entrees are inspired by the season and Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Last Monday, the menu was dedicated to my two personal favorites: Spanish cuisine and spring weather. The rain poured and the sun shined while I munched on seafood, braised chicken, and sipped a bold red.
With 8 dishes to choose from, you can purchase 3,4, or 5 dishes that look the most appealing to you. I , of course, attempted to eat as much as possible. Done and done.
"Peas and carrots" was one of my favorites dishes, why? It is effortless, light, and made me dream of spring weather. The cured sockeye salmon complimented the spicy pickled carrots nicely.
The super cripsy pork belly made me lick the plate clean. Well, before I devoured the mustard greens, clams, and potatoes. Portion size was nearly perfect, I knew I was going to consume more delightful dishes.
My appetite was slowly being satisified...I pat myself on the back for wearing my soft jeggings and forgetting my belt.
Pa'amb Tomoquet was a nice appetizer. The crunchy bread with the sweetness of the tomato jam seem to "butter the Jamon Iberico.
Even the couple sitting next to my was eyeing this dish, too bad I ate it all. Not even leaving a cumb.
I have a confession: I am not a HUGE cold soup person. I like it hot. Pipping hot, during a cold Seattle rainstorm, while watching reruns of some corny high school drama show. But, THIS, white gazpacho, I like. The toasted almonds gave it a crunch, while the grapes and apple added a soft sweet taste.
I ended Feral's feast with a warm, raisin rice pudding. I hope I see more sweet puddings on Seattle's dessert menus...they are soothing, comforting, and a perfect getaway from a sudden burst of rain.
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| GRUB has been opened 6 months. |
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| FERAL FEAST: Third Monday of every month. |
Last Monday, the menu was dedicated to my two personal favorites: Spanish cuisine and spring weather. The rain poured and the sun shined while I munched on seafood, braised chicken, and sipped a bold red.
With 8 dishes to choose from, you can purchase 3,4, or 5 dishes that look the most appealing to you. I , of course, attempted to eat as much as possible. Done and done.
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| Peas and Carrots. |
"Peas and carrots" was one of my favorites dishes, why? It is effortless, light, and made me dream of spring weather. The cured sockeye salmon complimented the spicy pickled carrots nicely.
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| Pork Belly. |
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| Seafood "Pa'ella." |
My appetite was slowly being satisified...I pat myself on the back for wearing my soft jeggings and forgetting my belt.
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| Pa'amb Tomoquet. |
Even the couple sitting next to my was eyeing this dish, too bad I ate it all. Not even leaving a cumb.
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| Sherry braised Chicken. |
All in all: I was pleased and happy that I tried new and contempary food without spending a fortune. 'Pop-up' restaurants are the latest Seattle trend in food, and I can't wait to see ths success in Feral's Feast at GRUB.
Want more information?
Follow Feral Feast on twitter: @FeralSeattle https://twitter.com/Feralseattle
Email with any questions: feralseattle@gmail.com
Save the date for the next feast: Monday April 15th!
Happy Baking,
Kimm
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