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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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.
Read MoreSuperba Snack Bar Venice www.superbasnackbar.com
sum up: A pastaria by the beach mixing Old World technique with New World style. Come for the extraordinary pasta, stay for the housemade charcuterie and produce-driven dishes. Thanks to Chef Jason Neroni's culinary chops, this neighborhood joint is jumpin' jumpin'.
looks: Sun-soaked by day, candlelit by night, the award-winning interior is cool without being cold, thanks to an open-kitchen, communal tables, and Mexican blankets to keep you warm on chilly nights. Nab a seat on the patio to watch Venice skate and strut by.
Read MoreTex-Mex and I go way back.
For my first college gig, I hostessed at a rowdy, Tex-Mex restaurant: Caliente Cab Company. Famous for their frozen margaritas--evidenced by the monster cocktail beckoning from the facade--this was where locals went to get their tequila on, downing syrupy sweet margaritas or slamming shots wielded by bandolier-strapped waitresses. The edible offerings were cheesy, cheap, and filling--food was merely fuel for more boozing.
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