Hello sweet friends. How was your weekend? Mine was filled with early birthday celebrations. Hal surprised me with a dinner at a gourmet vegetarian restaurant in Seattle, called Sutra.
It's a tiny romantic space in Wallingford with just a few candlelit tables to be shared with other patrons. I was hesitant about being forced to sit with strangers, but we lucked out and met a fascinating couple who kept us entertained all evening and even sang me an original birthday song!
We had the most incredible prix-fixe meal, all vegan, organic and local, with paired wines. Sutra grows their own herbs and vegetables in the backyard. Once everyone arrived and the tables were full, the chef banged a gong to welcome us and describe the delectable menu:
- First course: Celery Root, Leek, Tarragon Soup served with a Sorrel-Cara Cara Orange-Black Radish Salad and finished with a Sesame Seed Crisp.
- Second course: Sunchoke, Smoked Beluga Lentil Cake, with a Honey Crisp Apple-D’anjou Pear–Yellow Beet–Chile Compote Finished with a Balsamic Reduction and Truffle Oil.
- Third Course: Hedgehog-Trumpet Mushroom, Roasted Cauliflower, Tonnemaker Pumpkin and Basil Mung Been Crepes served with a Roasted White Carrots, Steamed Lacinato Kale, and a Porcini-Almond-Marjoram Sauce.
- Fourth Course: Chocolate Ganache Torte with a Crystallized Ginger, Raw Cacao, Pistachio Crust with a Wild Foraged Blackberry Glaze.
It was pure perfection. Even Hal, king of carnivores, enjoyed every single course and cleaned his plate. If you live in Seattle, or are ever in town, Sutra is such a special community dining experience. I highly recommend!
{Image by Seattle Times}
