hello my amazing grand hyatt guests! through the month of March, my good friends at ruths chris steak house would like me to tell you that if you make your reservation through my desk, your dinning experience will be upgraded to the "ultimate concierge indulgence." this special treatment may consist of extra courses and/or other surprises! you never know what its going to be....
so call or visit the concierge desk anytime between 7am and 1130pm and have us make your reservations NOW!
enjoy,
paul
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, December 20, 2009
be foodie about town
For those of you truly HUNGRY to experience Seattle, try my latest self foodie tour suggestion guild. it should be a journey both culinary intriguing and a little educational.
below is meant to be taken as a whole day/evening adventure.
1st stop:
Panama Hotel and tea house- The Tea House at the historic Panama Hotel in Japan town (Nihonmachi) serves the finest teas from around the world as well as fresh pastries and even panini. Sitting in this hip restored space, you’ll be transported back to another
time in Seattle’s history. The hotel’s owner, Jan Johnson sometimes does tours which include access to a completely untouched (since the 50’s) Japanese bathhouse. Also with proximity is Uwajimaya Village, an amazing Asian fresh market that could even rival the pike place market in many ways! Check it out.
Panama Hotel
http://www.panamahotelseattle.com/
605 south main street seattle wa 98104
206 223 9242
2nd stop:
Oddfellows (for lunch)- Located right between the pike/pine corridor on capital hill, oddfellows has proven to be a solid neighborhood favorite. its got a beautiful wide, old school space and open kitchen. not to be missed is the french dip and au jus with perhaps the beet and chevre salad. don't forget to hop into molly moon's right around the corner to lick up some of seattle's best ice cream. grab a cone, a shake or a Sunday and walk over to cal anderson park (across the street) and take in the amazing capital hill neighborhood.
Odd Fellows Cafe
http://www.oddfellowscafe.com
1525 10th Avenue, Seattle
(206) 325-0807
3rd stop:
Campagne (for a drink)- As the bar opens at 5pm, check out this cute little space in the heart of the pike place market. have a glass of french wine while perhaps noshing on an order of their fried frog legs.
Campagne
http://www.campagnerestaurant.com/
86 Pine Street, Seattle
(206) 728-2800
4th stop:
Marco's Supper Club (for a light dinner)- come and visit one of the premiere restaurants that helped start the culinary boom in the belltown neighborhood in the mid to late 90's. a must have is their deliciously spiced jerk chicken dish with sweet potato and braised greens. their super charming space and bar area is a great place to hang out and sip a nice cocktail and/or have a snack. if in the summer, the back patio will be open. also think about catching a cool fick at The Big Picture (across the street.) this unique movie house features current films and art films with a cozy, warm ambiance, full bar and popcorn served in champagne buckets!
Marco's Supper Club
http://www.marcossupperclub.com/
2510 1st AvenueSeattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7801
5th (and final) stop:
Palace Kitchen (for desert)- open until 1am everyday (with full menu,) this is a great late night spot for a little sugar enhancement. the center piece of there desert selection is always their creme carmel, but anything you choose will be a winner.
Palace Kitchen
tomdouglas.com
2030 5th AvenueSeattle, WA 98121-2505
(206) 448-2001
below is meant to be taken as a whole day/evening adventure.
1st stop:
Panama Hotel and tea house- The Tea House at the historic Panama Hotel in Japan town (Nihonmachi) serves the finest teas from around the world as well as fresh pastries and even panini. Sitting in this hip restored space, you’ll be transported back to another
time in Seattle’s history. The hotel’s owner, Jan Johnson sometimes does tours which include access to a completely untouched (since the 50’s) Japanese bathhouse. Also with proximity is Uwajimaya Village, an amazing Asian fresh market that could even rival the pike place market in many ways! Check it out.
Panama Hotel
http://www.panamahotelseattle.com/
605 south main street seattle wa 98104
206 223 9242
2nd stop:
Oddfellows (for lunch)- Located right between the pike/pine corridor on capital hill, oddfellows has proven to be a solid neighborhood favorite. its got a beautiful wide, old school space and open kitchen. not to be missed is the french dip and au jus with perhaps the beet and chevre salad. don't forget to hop into molly moon's right around the corner to lick up some of seattle's best ice cream. grab a cone, a shake or a Sunday and walk over to cal anderson park (across the street) and take in the amazing capital hill neighborhood.
Odd Fellows Cafe
http://www.oddfellowscafe.com
1525 10th Avenue, Seattle
(206) 325-0807
3rd stop:
Campagne (for a drink)- As the bar opens at 5pm, check out this cute little space in the heart of the pike place market. have a glass of french wine while perhaps noshing on an order of their fried frog legs.
Campagne
http://www.campagnerestaurant.com/
86 Pine Street, Seattle
(206) 728-2800
4th stop:
Marco's Supper Club (for a light dinner)- come and visit one of the premiere restaurants that helped start the culinary boom in the belltown neighborhood in the mid to late 90's. a must have is their deliciously spiced jerk chicken dish with sweet potato and braised greens. their super charming space and bar area is a great place to hang out and sip a nice cocktail and/or have a snack. if in the summer, the back patio will be open. also think about catching a cool fick at The Big Picture (across the street.) this unique movie house features current films and art films with a cozy, warm ambiance, full bar and popcorn served in champagne buckets!
Marco's Supper Club
http://www.marcossupperclub.com/
2510 1st AvenueSeattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7801
5th (and final) stop:
Palace Kitchen (for desert)- open until 1am everyday (with full menu,) this is a great late night spot for a little sugar enhancement. the center piece of there desert selection is always their creme carmel, but anything you choose will be a winner.
Palace Kitchen
tomdouglas.com
2030 5th AvenueSeattle, WA 98121-2505
(206) 448-2001
Monday, November 2, 2009
Yeah, Quinn's!
Quinn's is a couple years old now this last november and I am here to continue singing the praises of this amazing gastro-pub. We're getting into the right kind of weather to really appreciate Quinn's hardy culinary approach. For those of you who know Quinn's, you are familiar with the ever changing/inventive menu, top notch knowledgeable service and great old world neighborhood ambiance. but here are some things that you may not know about:
-the secret menu item: its the "ultra burger." the normal Quinn's burger with seared foie gras, braised oxtail and duck or pork pate. WOW! I know! Its a word of mouth item only and won't be offered unless you ask for it.
-the frites: all fries (whether with the burger or as their "poutine" dish) are cut fresh to order and are fried in beef fat.
-the bacon: excluding the burger, all bacon as a component in all the other dishes is actually dry cured in house.
-all fish items: as well as the fish and chips is ALWAYS fresh fish, never frozen, not imported from out of state or country and only sustainable sources. NEVER Salmon or halibut.
-Quinn's prides itself on acquiring everything they can within a 50 mile radius of the city.
-Quinn's does not take reservations. EXCEPT from me, your hotel concierge! Quinn's is one of my most favorite restaurants in Seattle and though not for everybody, I certainly hope those of you who haven't tried will be singing right along with me very soon and into the many years to come.
enjoy,
paul
-the secret menu item: its the "ultra burger." the normal Quinn's burger with seared foie gras, braised oxtail and duck or pork pate. WOW! I know! Its a word of mouth item only and won't be offered unless you ask for it.
-the frites: all fries (whether with the burger or as their "poutine" dish) are cut fresh to order and are fried in beef fat.
-the bacon: excluding the burger, all bacon as a component in all the other dishes is actually dry cured in house.
-all fish items: as well as the fish and chips is ALWAYS fresh fish, never frozen, not imported from out of state or country and only sustainable sources. NEVER Salmon or halibut.
-Quinn's prides itself on acquiring everything they can within a 50 mile radius of the city.
-Quinn's does not take reservations. EXCEPT from me, your hotel concierge! Quinn's is one of my most favorite restaurants in Seattle and though not for everybody, I certainly hope those of you who haven't tried will be singing right along with me very soon and into the many years to come.
enjoy,
paul
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