Babirusa Seattle
sum up: The little sister to Blind Pig Bistro is big-time tasty. With fewer dishes than the number of fingers on your hand, Chef Charles Walpole proves that less can be more. Think bar snacks on culinary crack; food as hip and vibrant as graffiti with the technique of fine art. Named after a breed of pig, Babirusa is a rare oasis in Eastlake’s dining desert.
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Sundays in the Steinman were synonymous with waffles. Like churchgoers, our brunch was a weekly tradition, except instead of God, we believed in the all-mighty power of Bisquick. Though our family was the size of a basketball squad, we ate enough for a football team, packing in carbs like we were prepping for the big game. Dad being practical, he'd insist we make a double batch for leftovers. The uneaten waffles would get piled on a plate to cool, yet they never made it past 3pm. Whenever anyone would pass through the kitchen, they'd tear off a quarter, snacking on them as if they were potato chips.
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sum up: You've seen Wedgwood Broiler before...even if you've never been. More than a restaurant, this is a snapshot of middle America, a time warp to the 60's, a simple slice of nostalgia. Here, the portions are big, the menu features standbys like Shrimp Louie and Chicken Fried Steak, and the waitresses are uniformed in polyester. Familiar tastes so good.
looks: It's Throwback Everyday at the Broiler. While the restaurant's decor recalls Sizzler, the 21-and-over lounge is more Swingers, with wood-paneled walls, textured fabric booths, and maroon vinyl captain's chairs at the bar.
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Daily donuts. While the Google elite get organic, whole-grain breakfast, us film folk keep it old school with the American classic. Each morning, the craft service table is decked with doughnuts, offering a sweet distraction to our 5 a.m.call. With coffee, the sugar & carb combo packs a potent, energy boost that revs you up for long days of shooting.
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