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It's also hard to resist ordering at least one of the bruschetta appetizers, which
come with any of three different toppings. Among the pasta offerings, you
might find prawns with a sauce of orange zest, Campari, saffron, basil, and
tomatoes all served over hand-cut fettuccine, or the ever-popular and delicious
veal meatballs in a green olive-tomato sauce served over Italian penne pasta. Be
sure not to miss the melanzane alla Serafina (thinly sliced eggplant rolled with
ricotta cheese, basil, and Parmesan and baked in tomato sauce). There's live
music (mostly jazz and Latin) Friday through Sunday nights.
2043 Eastlake Ave. E. & 206/323-0807. www.serafinaseattle.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses
$9-$14 lunch, $14-$24 dinner. MC, V. Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
and 5:30-11pm; Sat 5:30-11pm; Sun 5:30-10pm.
INEXPENSIVE
Cucina! Cucina! ITALIAN Although it's part of a local restaurant
chain, Cucina! Cucina! is a good bet not only for its waterfront view and reli-
able pizzas and pasta, but for its lively party atmosphere. Located at the south
end of Lake Union, this restaurant is also a favorite of Seattle families because of
all the special attention kids are given here. But just because families are wel-
come doesn't mean this place isn't fun for grown-ups, too. In summer, the deck
is the place to be.
Chandler's Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N. & 206/447-2782. www.cucinacucina.com. Call ahead to place name
on wait list. Main courses $8-$19. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm.
CAPITOL HILL & EAST SEATTLE
VERY EXPENSIVE
Rover's NORTHWEST Tucked away in a quaint clapboard house
behind a chic little shopping center in the Madison Valley neighborhood east of
downtown, this is one of Seattle's most acclaimed restaurants. Thierry
Rautureau, Rover's much-celebrated and award-winning chef, received classical
French training before falling in love with the Northwest and all the wonderful
ingredients it has to offer an imaginative chef. Voilà! Northwest cuisine with a
French accent.
The delicacies on the frequently changing menu are enough to send the most
jaded of gastronomes into fits of indecision. Luckily, you can simply opt for one
of the fixed-price dinners and leave the decision making to a professional—the
chef. Culinary creations include scrambled eggs with lime crème fraîche and
caviar, baby white asparagus with prosciutto and Perigord truffle mousseline,
spice-infused pinot noir sorbet, and venison with wild mushrooms and pepper-
corn sauce. Vegetarians, take note: You won't often find a vegetarian feast that
can compare with the ones served here.
2808 E. Madison St. & 206/325-7442. www.rovers-seattle.com. Reservations required. 5-course menu
degustation $80 (vegetarian) and $90; chef's 8-course grand menu $125. AE, DC, MC, V. Tues-Sat 5:30 to
about 9:30pm.
INEXPENSIVE
Cafe Flora VEGETARIAN Big, bright, and airy, this Madison Valley cafe
will dispel any ideas you might have about vegetarian food being boring. This is
meatless gourmet cooking and draws on influences from around the world—it's a
vegetarian's dream come true. One of the house specialties is a portobello Welling-
ton made with mushroom-pecan pâté and sautéed leeks in a puff pastry. Keep an
eye out for unusual pizzas (such as strawberries and brie or eggplant and pine nut),
as well. On weekends, a casual brunch features interesting breakfast fare.
Kids
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