Toulousse Petit - Queen anne

Well after going there for dinner and happy hour  thrice we have still to get the same thing again... which other place boasts of such an exhaustive happy hour menu?? if you love small plates that are a little big :) you will love this place. perfect to share between 4 people and the variety is insane

About the place..

     Website:http://www.toulousepetit.com/
     When :  Mon-Sun 9 am - 2 am
     Where: 601 N Queen Anne Ave Seattle, WA 98119
     Ambiance is very much like its neighbor Pesos but nicer. 
      

What Yelp said:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/toulouse-petit-seattle

What we ate so far and loved :

its a long list .. clams, flatbread, jambalaya, shrimp, sliders, sides  - all good stuff.. ofcourse after all this the dessert makes us go back again and again.

waiting to go back again so we can atleast get 50 % of the items on the menu tasted !

Li's Dumpling And Noodles House

DUMMPPPLLLIIINGGGGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!

About the place..

     Website: none
     When :  Mon-Sun 11 am - 9 pm
     Where: 2245 140th Ave NE, (between State Route 520 & 24th St) ,Bellevue, WA 98005
      

What Yelp said:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/lis-dumpling-and-noodles-house-bellevue

What we ate so far and loved :

We went here for lunch and oh !! my tummy has stretched to explode ! 

the dumplings are soo yummy. we tried pork and cilantro as well as pork, leek and shrimp. The dan dan noodles are so unique. The green onion pancake as with any place is greasy, but also tasty unlike others. as a safety option we got the fried chicken noodles but i think we never will go safe cos everything here is yummy.  

The red chilli sauce on every table adds a kick to everything you eat ! If you eat pork or not  you will find loads of other stuff. chicken, tofu, vegetables et al.


definitely a must try... they have much more and we barely touched the surface ... will be back soon !

Perche No - Green Lake

Perche No  as in Why not... and that truly i would say  ! why not have chinese chefs from malaysia cook italian food, why not have food by non italian cooks give a run for their money.. and Why not just go try this place after reading this :)

We tried this place on a yelp deal to just celebrate being together.. and boy we were impressed. A little about the place we got to know and the people behind it.. Lily and David moved from their country to san francisco and destiny landed David trying out a cooking job at an italian joint. They never looked back. I'm sure the papa, mama,nana,  uncle tony, uncle pedro, uncle paul etc there have taught him to cook as in every italian household. And the staircase walls pay homage to that.

You enter the place to the warmth of a home and the wonderful smiles of lily and david. They truly kept it  italian and have tried to get as much of that little country as they could to seattle. They even have outdoor seating... with the sun out you can have a glimpse of a piazza :)

The kicker is they have a malaysian nite on one monday a month and we cant wait to try that either....!! The most memorable thing was matt's  sweet gesture ...we told him about how i collect wine bottle corks and want to have a nice back drop to my cabinet using that. and voila !!! he got me a box of corks to help speed the process. He plans to make a raft like piece and he gave me a big piece of it !!

Anyways if you choose to go .. a little about the food.. good size portions !! so  go hungry :) They understand being vegetarian so can help customize.They have their own cured meat too.

About the place..

     Website: http://www.perchenopastaandvino.com/index.php
     When :  Closed on mondays.Open Tue-Thu,Sun 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm . Good happy hour
     Where: 1319 North 49th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
      

What Yelp said:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/perche-no-pasta-and-vino-seattle-2

What we ate so far and loved :


Antipasti:
               Portobello Funghi alla Grigli -  marinated grilled Portabella mushroom. Mouth watering.

Insalata:

              Spinaci della Casa - spinach, pancetta, onion, tomatoes, in balsamic vinegar dressing

Pasta 

            Linguini alla Pescatore - Clams, mussels, calamari, scallops, prawns, and marinara sauce.
            Pollo Picatta - chicken and capers in a lemon sauce with yellow squash and pasta on the side

Dessert

            Tiramisu and Poached pears were good.

We can go on and on about the place.. but truly yumm and a must visit to just feel the love in the cooking.

Peso's Kitchen & Lounge - Queen Anne

This has one of the best happy hours ever !! good beer/drinks and music and always packed. Like the neighbor who they own as well a candle lit theme makes it a good dinner venue but the crowd cannot be escaped.

About the place..

     Website: http://www.pesoskitchen.com/
     When :  Open 9 am - 2 am
     Where: 605 Queen Anne Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109
      

What Yelp said:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/pesos-kitchen-and-lounge-seattle

What we ate so far and loved :

oh just order and ull be happy ....

Andaluca- Downtown Seattle

Some places really make you travel with their fixed menu - and Andaluca named after Andalusia the region of Spain the owner loves... is one of them. What is shocking to me is we went here on a 'date night' more than a year back and i still remember what we ate !!!

  

They have gluten free menu and the most passionate servers :)
 

About the place..

Website:   http://www.andaluca.com/
Where: 407 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98127

What yelp says: http://www.yelp.com/biz/andaluca-seattle

What we ate so far and loved :

We both tried the 'Tour of the Mediterranean' and got the following . it was 30 or 35 bucks a person i think and a bottle of white wine. We were still new to trying wines and stuck to Riesling.

Starters

       Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup - basil creme fraiche, tiny croutons
       Mushroom Ala Greque - garlic, lemon, oregano, rosemary


Pintxos - an appetizer size of 3 of these

       Roasted Mushroom & Chevre Risotto -balsamic onions, arugula, garlic, white wine
       Chicken Skewer - marcona almonds & saffron aioli
       Crispy Duck Cake - apricot chutney, cucumber riata
      Grilled Spring Asparagus - luis herrera olive oil, maldon sea salt, lemon
      Potato Croquette - yukon gold potato, sour cream, idiazabal cheese, panko
      Un Paella - prawns, chicken, chorizo, arborio rice, harissa butter, saffron broth

Dessert

       Petit Liquid Chocolate Cake - hazelnut gelato, espresso syrup
       Cabrales Cheesecake - apricot fig jelly, red wine & honey reduction, graham cracker hazelnut crust, hazelnut tuile

Petra Mediterranean Bistro - Belltown

Another one of our bank for your buck places !!! So many veggie options ! best babaghanoush, falafel, bakalava... ohh thinking about it makes me so hungry. We missed the Belly dancing but i am sure will help transport you :)

share the entrees to avoid the guilt of gluttony !

Petra...  a place in Jordan i want to visit. And they truly bought the mediterranean to seattle.

About the place..

Website: http://www.petrabistro.com/      
Where: 2501 4th Ave. (4th. & Wall St.) Belltown, Seattle


What yelp says: http://www.yelp.com/biz/petra-mediterranean-bistro-seattle

What we ate so far and loved :

Appetizers 

               1.    MEZZA TRAY Have it all mix tray, an assortment of Hummus, Baba Ghanouje, Labnie, Olives, Falafel, and Dolmathes. Perfect for party of four.
              Like the descriptions... a big big portion and truly a sampler platter

Veggie Entrees

             1. VEGGIE ROYALE   Fried Cauliflower served with charbroiled vegetables topped with sautéed garlic, onions and tomatoes in our original house Seafood spices. Served over a bed of rice. Topped with sautéed almonds, pine nuts and garlic sauce. 
            2.  Veggie Shwarma  All the veggies that comes with the Shawarma grilled with mushroom and zucchini. Topped with Tahini sauce.

Not so Veggie ones 

              1. Ouzi Famous Jordanian dish offered to guests and family on special occasions. Ground beef mixed with rice, carrots and peas. Served with your choice of charbroiled chicken breast, Lamb or Beef topped with saut?ed almonds, pine nuts, and house tzatziki sauce.
             2.  Mediterranean Prawns  Our signature dish of Mediterranean Prawns. Grilled with a mix of North African spices, sautéed garlic, onions and tomatoes. Served over a bed of rice. Topped with house garlic sauce.
             3. Lamb Shwarma   Thinly sliced lamb tenderloins, marinated in Petra house spices. Sautéed with veggies topped with tahini sauce. (Halal) 

Dessert

             1. Bakhlava

Drinks

              Tried the Tamer Hindi like a tamarind martini :)... if i recall the name... both the virgin and the spiked were excellent. if you like tangy ask for more tamarind juice in that.

Definitely worth going !! Overall food was great and we had a very good time with the four friends. They are very accomodating to requests if you like to customize unless prepared...

If google is any good then :) bil-hanā' wa ash-shifā !!! N-joy

Panevino -- Capitol hill

Its only fitting to start the blog with a place we have been to every week last month !!

Panevino... what does it have that invites us over and over... the food, the wine, a little piece of italy , the owner who is there every night ensuring that everyone is happy and Nello- whom I love !  Its always nice to get good food that doesn't cost you a day of your salary ( completely relative i agree).

About the place..

     Website: http://www.panevinoseattle.com/        
     When :  Open Everyday    3pm to 11pm
     Where: 416 Broadway E. Seattle, WA 98102. The key being broadway East. Without the 'E' you are probably at a construction site.
      

What Yelp said: http://www.yelp.com/biz/panevino-seattle

What we ate so far and loved :

Antipasti

               1.    PRATAIOLI AL BALSAMICO  Portobello mushrooms sautéed with olive oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar, served over grilled bread
               2. GUAZZETTO DI COZZE E VONGOLE  Combination of fresh mussels and clams sautéed in a spicy tomato and garlic sauce, served with grilled ciabatta bread
               3. MELANZANE ALLA GRIGLIA  Grilled eggplant, olives, capers, roasted peppers, goat cheese, balsamic dressing

Pasta

              1. RIGATONI CON POLLO Tube pasta with chicken, broccoli and bell pepper in a pink sauce (tomato-cream)

Secondi

              1. BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA  Rib Eye steak with mushroom cream sauce and rosemary
              2. SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA Veal scaloppine sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine

Dessert

             1. Tiramisu - Heavenly  !!!
             2. Canoli  - Yummy

Wine  

              Tried the Sangiovese Vestini Abruzzo 07 and the house wine. Loved the sangiovese !
              Also tried another wine that was a recommendation of Nello. Guess I forgot what he said but was awesome

Definitely worth going !! We are probably acting as their PR agents facebook, chat status, emails.. name it and we have published it to the world. Hopefully you will give it try.....Buon Appetito annd Salute !