Best Places Seattle Cookbook: Recipes from the City's Outstanding Restaurants and Bars. This item is unavailable.Best Places Seattle Cookbook: Recipes from the City's Outstanding Restaurants and Bars

The urban scene of a city like Seattle is one that is diverse, vibrant, and eclectic. This is echoed in recipes such as Yassa au Poulet from the Senegalese restaurant Afrikando, Sichuan Green Beans from Wild Ginger, Squid in Their Own Ink from the Basque taverna Harvest Vine, butter-sauteed Geoduck Batayaki from Nishino, and Salmon con Tamarindo from El Camino. But much of what draws us out to eat in Seattle is casual, comforting fare from favorite spots around town. You'll find recipes such as Nectarine Blackberry Crisp from Anthony's, Corn Chowder with Dungeness Crab from Macrina Bakery and Cafe, Alder-Barbecued King Salmon with Fennel and Mint from Ivar's Salmon House, Lemon Rosemary Biscotti from the Still Life in Fremont Coffeehouse, and the deliciously classic Elsie's Bloody Mary from Hattie's Hat -- recipes that represent the more homey side of the city's restaurants. Seattle is a still-growing city. While construction cranes bring more high-rises to downtown, traffic gridlock becomes an everyday thing, and the population continues to swell, the restaurant scene keeps pace by becoming more dynamic and inspiring with each passing year. Chefs and restauranteurs bring to this city increasingly distinctive dining experiences, blending flavors from close to home with those from far and wide. Whether you're a local recreating dishes from your favorite restaurants or a visitor wanting to savor Seattle in your kitchen elsewhere, we hope you'll enjoy this taste of Seattle.