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Dining Around Seattle – Bottlehouse, Bistro Turkuaz, Glassbaby

25 Wednesday Sep 2013

Posted by snackingkitchen in Happy Hour, Restaurant Review, Seattle, Wine

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“Where should we eat tonight?” is the standard way Priya and I begin start planning our girlfriends’ date nights.  “How about I meet you at Madrona and we’ll explore the neighborhood,” I answered innocently enough.  And that’s what we did.

We started the tour of the neighborhood with a stop at Glassbaby.  This particular location had a glass blowing studio behind the shop.  We watched the “babies” being made.  Quite amazing!

Which colors would you choose?  I clearly would have gone for a combination of turquoise and orange.  Because each “baby” is made by hand, every one is slightly different.

We strolled up the street and came across The Bottlehouse.  We happened to be there in the middle of their happy hour, so we grabbed a seat outside and waited to order.

Before we had a chance to order, the Seattle windy evening kicked into gear and we swiftly moved inside the Bottlehouse.

For snacks, we ordered a bowl of castelvetrano olives and a selection of cheese with crackers.

I was intent to photograph the food, as per usual.  Photo courtesy of Priya.  I do hope you notice that I’m wearing my favorite Allrecipes color – orange!  In fact, this top was what I wore for my job interview.

Back to the wine, I sipped a glass of rose and Priya cheered to our date with a glass of non-oaked Chardonnay.  Salute!

We left Bottlehouse and headed to Bistro Turkuaz for authentic Turkish food.  I only wish we were more hungry or had more people with us so that we could try a few more dishes on the menu.

For the appetizer, we shared Acuka – a spread made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.  It came with triangles of warm pita bread and one olive.  Oh the spread!  It must have been pureed until perfectly smooth first and then folded pieces of toasted walnuts.  Interestingly enough, Priya and I made a similar spread months ago – check out our recipe.

I couldn’t stay away from lamb, so naturally, I ordered a grilled lamb kabob with a side of tabouli and a green salad.  The tabouli was definitely the star of the plate.  Earthy, chewy to the tooth and flavor-packed with parsley and lemon.  The side salad was dressed (slightly heavily) with pomegranate molasses and olive oil. I should have saved half for lunch.

We resisted a slice of baklava and headed out.  What a fantastic night, filled with the glow of candles illuminated by Glassybaby.  We noticed that many of the stores and restaurants in the neighborhoods were decorated with these, supporting one another and promoting the business.

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4th of July Wine Cooler with Sprite and Strawberries

05 Monday Jul 2010

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Here’s a refreshing drink for 4th of July or any other hot afternoon.  Put together in just a few seconds, it will chill and relax you at the same time with a touch of sweetness.

Fill the wine glass with a few ice cubes.  Pour 2/3 parts of your favorite light white wine (Pinot Grigio, Vino Verde, or Sauvignon Blanc) and add 2 strawberries, cored and sliced.  Top off with 1/3 part Sprite, Squirt or sparkling water.  Give it a light stir and Salute!

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Pork Heaven – Cochon 555 in Seattle, WA May 23, 2010

02 Wednesday Jun 2010

Posted by snackingkitchen in Pork, Seattle, Wine

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I grew up in a Jewish family that didn’t keep kosher.  Russian shashlik (marinated pork cubes, skewered with onions and roasted over fire), cured pork belly and bologna were all regular guests at our dining table.  I’m a fan of pork.  Never had I imagined though that I’d consume so much pork at one time that my Jew membership might be at risk.  Enter Foodbuzz and Cochon 555.

It was just another day at work, when an email from Foodbuzz popped into my inbox with a very enticing subject line: Win Tickets to Cochon 555.  No catch, you just had to be the first one to respond.  And so I did, hoping and praying and visualizing lots of pork goodness in my future.  I have to say, I hardly ever win anything, so imagine my surprise, shock, and amazement when I got an email back saying that I was the lucky winner!  The countdown to pork began.

The line up for Cochon 555 in Seattle presented 5 Chefs:
John Sundstrom from Lark
Adam Stevenson from
Earth & Ocean
Anthony Hubbard from
Chow Foods
Chester Gerl from
Matt’s in the Market
Tamara Murphy from
Brasa Restaurant

and 5 Wineries:
McCrea Cellars
Long Shadows Wineries
Buty Winery
Fidelitas Wines
Elk Cove Vineyards

Glass and camera in hand, with my friend Lorelei on my side, I entered the pork heaven aka Bell Harbor International Conference Center.  The smell of pork and wine permeated the room, the crowd buzzed with excitement and my stomach called for action.

We stopped by a beautiful cheese & bread display courtesy of Marcina Bakery.  A little cheese, a little bread, a sip of red wine and it was on to the pork.

Our first stop was Anthony Hubbard from Chow Foods who also happens to be the last year’s winner.

Sparkling Pork-Apple Cider?  Yes, you read it correctly.  The pork is no longer just for roasts, tacos, and BBQ.  The chefs took the liberty of using pork in desserts (can you say bacon and apple ice cream?)

Lorelei leisurely walked from one station to the next, refilling our glasses, and stopping to say hello to some friends.  There were some delicious and inspiring bites but my favorite came from Chester Gerl of Matt’s in the Market.
On the plate (I’m hoping I’m doing the food justice):
Tomatillo posole with pork (duh!), radishes, cilantro, and popcorn that has been popped in pork fat (well, but of course!)
Roasted pulled pork in a spicy tomato sauce
Mole ice cream on a chicharrones (lightly sprinkled with cinnamon) – rich, smooth, and crunchy all in one, it was a winner!  (in my eyes at least, unfortunately Matt’s in the Market did not win).

A few more delicious bites:
John Sundstrom from Lark does a pork “slider” and also bacon & apple ice cream (not pictured).

Another version of posole by Tamara Murphy from Brasa Restaurant.  And the everything-pickled addict in me loved the pickled watermelon rind.  Also not pictured is the pimento ice cream sandwiches.

Here’s for the sad truth.  By the time Lorelei and I reached John Sundstrom from Lark, the food was gone!  (there must’ve been a lot of very hungry people!)  And guess who was crowned the champion of the pork battle?  That’s right – John Sundstrom!  Guess it means that a trip to Lark is in the future.

So big thank you to Foodbuzz and Cochon 555 for a wonderful, filling wine & dine experience.

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