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• Posted Dishin': Local King Figs at Spur to Seattlest
  We've reported about lots of amazing plates in Dishin', many coming from the monthly "Dish-Off" in Sound magazine. The Dish-Off concept continues, as two restaurants interpret a given song as food, but the venue has changed, with Sound magazine now merged with City Arts. And with that merger, chefs now prepare just one plate each instead of multi-course meals. But during the transition, the current month's participants, Spur and Branzino, prepared full meals--only to...
• Posted Wabi-Sabi Is Welcomed in Columbia City to Seattlest
  Today is opening day for Wabi-Sabi, Thoa Nguyen's newest restaurant. We last reported about her self-named downtown restaurant (we're still savoring memories of the Vietnamese steak frites), but now Thoa is back her old neighborhood, bringing much-awaited Asian food to the current offerings. We went to the pre-opening party last night where, as in the photo, Thoa (lower right) was working the crowd while her two sons sent out rolls from the sushi counter,...
• Posted Dishin': A Dinner Which Will Definitely Delight to Seattlest
  Dishin' has been reporting on Sound (now merged with City Arts) magazine's "Dish-Off" all year long. Two of the top "Dish-Off" chefs of the year are teaming up for a dinner that will showcase the best of Spain and France. Recall that Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez of Harvest Vine challenged us with his Rocky Mountain oyster sorbet, while Philippe Thomelin of Olivar introduced us to Pedro Ximénez-braised pork ribs. Both were delightful dishes. Expect...
• Posted Dishin': The Mobile Chowdown to Seattlest
  Dishin' is typically about a single dish, but this week we give you a heads-up about an upcoming confluence of dishes. If you live in Queen Anne or Magnolia, or can come to the area, you'll be eating good in the neighborhood at this Saturday's Mobile Chowdown. Some of Seattle's most popular food carts will caravan their way to an empty lot at 1616 West Bertona in Interbay. Currently scheduled to participate: El Camion...
• Posted Dishin': Bollito Misto at Salumi to Seattlest
  When we were growing up, television told us that "Wednesday is Prince spaghetti day." No Prince spaghetti in sight for us this past Wednesday, but plenty of Italian food. Seven plates (plus salumi, olives, dessert, and the oh-so-wonderful lardo lollipops) at the back room of Salumi for lunch, followed by seven fabulous courses at Serafina - as well as a sneak peek at Cicchetti, the new Venetian-inspired bar that will serve small plates. The...