Value combo jumbo
$$, Middle Eastern, Falafel, University
"This is a great, messy, late-night gyro with lamb and beef. Sit on the corner cushion in the back, and don't forget lots of harissa, fries, and to bring cash (no credit cards accepted)."
ChefNathan Lockwood
Seattle
My Venues
- Altura
- 617 Broadway E
- Seattle, WA
Accolades
- Nominee for Best New RestaurantJames Beard Foundation
- Nominee for Best Chef: NorthwestJames Beard Foundation
- Three and a Half StarsThe Seattle Times
- Reader's Choice: Best Ice-Cream ParlorSeattle Weekly
Where I Go Out
Mexican chocolate mousse pie
Pie Shop, Bakery, Phinney Ridge
"A la Mode is a great place to stop for a mid-afternoon treat. You can sit right at their counter and enjoy a slice and an espresso. All of the pies I've tried there have been delicious, but the Mexican chocolate is my favorite. The mousse filling is incredibly light, but the chocolate flavor is intense with a hint of spiciness. What else do you need to know? Eat pie."
Pupusas guanacas
$, Mexican, Salvadoran, University
"Guanaco's does a great job with all their pupusas. My recommendation? Go with friends and get a few to share. The thick corn tortillas, the meaty/cheesy/veggie fillings, and the traditional cabbage salad are the ultimate comfort foods."
Steamed barbecue pork buns
$$, Vietnamese, Miller Park
"The pork buns here defy logical expectations. All the dim sum is great. Have a cold beer before noon and call it Sunday."
At My Venues
Pappardelle
$$$$, Italian, Capitol Hill
"Chef Nathan Lockwood knows just how to coax just the perfect melting texture and deep flavors from tripe and oxtail for this pasta dish. A hint of chilies brightens the brooding ragú and shows the restraint evident in the kitchen's hand. This is my fall pasta crush."
