Friday, July 29, 2011

random bits of seattle that made it to my tummy...

I suppose you can't really call yourself a wannabe foodie in Seattle until you've had a sandwich at the local famous Cuban joint, Paseo in Fremont. The pork was juicy, the onions were sweet, and the bread... truthfully, the bread can make it or break it... crusty on the outside, and soft enough in the middle to soak up the fillings. It was a wonderful sandwich eating experience... if not messy. I ordered the Cuban Roast...



Okay, I'll admit... I love Ballard, but I avoid it because too many damn "take a slight left, then a sharp right, curve to the 2nd left, go down 2 blocks and take a right" kind of street directions. But it was beautiful Sunday off and the farmers market sounded like a good time... and of course we had to start our late morning off with a damn good brunch at Senor Moose Cafe. I ordered the Machaca Con Huevos, and can I just say... beats any lame breakfast burrito anytime, anywhere! Oh, and by the way, best tasting drip coffee I've ever had too. I know right, drip coffee... who knew!


My sis, Abby, contemplating on what to order, too much good stuff!

...and then some gelato at D'Ambrosio after taking a stroll down the farmers market.

Now here's a place that I've gone to many-a-late-nights. Yes, it's been featured on the Travel Channel and yes, it's one of many great places to go while you're still buzzed off of alcohol or trying to cure a hangover... it's called Beth's Cafe. I never seem to order anything else but my favorite, the Southwestern Exposure (add jalapenos, with a side of drawing paper and crayons of course!)...



And just a bit north of Seattle, lies your basic, greasy Chinese place, T & T Seafood Restaurant. My sis and I decided to try their dim sum after a busy day of shopping. There really aren't many dim sum joints in the north, I don't see why, they're easy, fast and fun to eat. Tried chicken feet for the first time and wasn't really a fan, mostly because of the flavoring... now all they need to do is start serving soup dumplings, I'll be all over that!