Chef
Ericka Burke

Seattle

My Venues

Volunteer Park Cafe
1501 17th Ave E
Seattle, WA

Accolades

30 Seattle Restaurant Experiences
Seattle Metropolitan magazine
Best Desserts
Seattle magazine

Where I Go Out

Phở tai

Pho Ba

$, Vietnamese, Noodles, Downtown

"It's the combination of their amazing broth (which I think is the best in Seattle), noodles and rare beef—along with a plate of jalapeños, Thai basil, lime and bean sprouts—that makes it so good. It's the comfort food I crave."

$$$, Spanish, Mann

"It's so amazing, I've been known to order two of them. I'd be surprised if they ever took this item off the menu. It's just perfect! There are seasonal variations of flavors, but it doesn't matter what kind you get because they're all to die for."

Ma’ono Fried Chicken & Whisky

$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, American, Fried Chicken, New American, Junction

"This is a half-pound beef burger topped with bacon, cheese and a special sauce. It's juicy and messy. Don't miss the fries fried in beef fat. They're to die for."

Chef

Ericka Burke

Volunteer Park Cafe

Green mango salad w/ tofu

Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

$$, Asian, Vietnamese, Belltown

"I love this classic salad for its combo of crunchy, tart, herbaceous, salty and sweet."

Chef

Ericka Burke

Volunteer Park Cafe

At My Venues

Chocolate croissant toffee bread pudding

Volunteer Park Cafe

$$, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Modern, American, Wine Bar, Breakfast, Stevens

"This is where chocolate croissants go to die! VPC marries the croissants that are left at the end of the day with a silky custard, toffee drizzle, and fresh whipped cream. It is the most luxurious dessert ever! My husband and I love to split one while walking home from the cafe."