Dining In Seattle
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Seattle’s grandest and best-known love affair is with the coffee bean. No other city in the country is more readily identified with the brew. And it’s a well-deserved reputation; coffee is not just a morning eye-opener in these parts. Seattleites can be seen with a steaming cup in hand at all hours of the day. It’s not hard to partake; Seattle’s brewers pride themselves in finding the best bean and roasting it to perfection.
Many purveyors of Seattle’s favorite beverage take pride in serving a product that is organic and Fair Trade certified. Look for those labels when you stop in to sip and savor Seattle’s best.
The first stop for many caffeine addicts is, of course, the original Starbucks. The coffee giant revolutionized the gourmet cup and café in the United States, and it’s easy to find its roots. Located insde Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, the original Starbucks often has a line out the door. It moves quickly, and there are usually great street performers nearby to lighten the mood.
For a full Seattle coffee experience, companies such as Seattle by Foot offer intensive tours. The Coffee Crawl is a two-hour tour of some of the best coffee offerings in the city. Seattle Magazine called this tour a must-do for coffee lovers. It mixes facts and culture, fun local gossip and architecture with the java jolt.
Then there’s always the simple pleasure of taking in Seattle’s myriad coffeehouses at leisure. There are many great destinations including the Local Color, Art, Coffee & More, known for serving its brew amid the paintings, pottery and photography of local artists.
Nortwest Cuisine
What it is:
Founded on the principles of fresh simplicity and preserving natural coastal flavors, Northwest cuisine brings the best of the earth and ocean to your plate.
Why you'll love it:
The Seattle area's rich soils and moist growing conditions translate into rustic and robust flavors highlighted by an assortment of saltwater indulgences and catch-of-the-day-inspired specials. Northwest ingredients are often matched with international (often Asian) flavors and prepared using European cooking techniques, creating wholly unique explosions of taste.
Must-tatses from Seattle's menu:
Berry heaven: Sweet and tart huckleberries, Bing cherries and Washington blueberries make tantalizing smoothies, strudels and chutneys.
Seafood smorgasbord: Menus are loaded with locally caught salmon, Dungeness crab and shellfish galore. Try oysters, mussels and clams baked, barbecued or steamed.
Fabulous fungi: Regional forests provide key environments for ample wild mushrooms. Sample the tasty chanterelle, morel and hedgehog varieties.
Organic clarity: Chefs tend to stick with straightforward, natural flavors, creating entrees from the region's bounty that include asparagus, sweet onions, apples, peaches, and organic herbs.
Fusion flare: Seattle menus are often spiked with Eastern and Pacific Rim influences, and the city has no shortage of restaurants featuring authentic curry, soy-sauteed, mangobraised and coconut-infused delicacies.
Vino scene: The latest and greatest Washington wines are often the foundation of five-course feasts and Seattle's popular wine-pairing events. Take time to sip some regional chardonnay, riesling, cabernet and syrah.
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