Dining in Seattle

Book excerpt: "Dining In Seattle: Past & Present is a brilliant union of 21 of Seattle's most acclaimed restaurants of today, combined with legendary restaurants of the past four decades. At last, find an inspired menu cookbook that spans the generations with delightful dimensions. With Dining In Seattle: Past & Present, you can engage top restaurateurs such as Tom Douglas, the Canlis family, and Holly Smith. Follow their culinary prowess from piquant appetizers, to enticing entrees, to satisfying desserts. Artfully prepare Bananas Foster from El Gaucho, Seven Flavor Beef from Wild Ginger, Crispy Skinned Salmon from Flying Fish, and dozens of other famous dishes. Each restaurant offers a specially chosen full-course dinner, along with wine pairings, tips, and easy-to-read recipes for each course. Dining In Seattle: Past & Present lets you learn from the masters. While some of your favorite restaurants may no longer exist in brick and mortar, Dining In Seattle: Past & Present will lead you on a nostalgic culinary tour of Seattle's golden era as the gourmet revolution began. Recreate memories of unforgettable meals at Seattle's most respected establishments. Follow the original restaurant menus and compare them with the very best contemporary chefs that now are an integral part of Seattle's soul."--Amazon.com viewed August 3, 2020