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( 206-453-5232; www.eathomegrown.com ; 3416 Fremont Ave N; half/full sandwiches $7/12;
8am-8pm; 26) Slavishly sustainable, this newish sandwich bar proves that green
doesn't have to be tasteless. Bread is baked daily in-house and filled with unique ingredi-
ents such as split-pea pesto and pork loin rubbed in Stumptown coffee that's been laced
with cayenne. Now, that's what you call creative.
Ballard & Discovery Park
Ballard has an ever-changing restaurant scene, so don't hesitate to ask around and check
local papers for the latest recommended places.
Cafe Besalu BAKERY, CAFE$
( 206-789-1463; www.cafebesalu.com ; 5909 24th Ave NW; pastries from $2.30; 7am-3pm
Wed-Sun; 40) Once off the itinerary of Ballard's weekend visitors, who traditionally
stick to Ballard Ave, Besalu has started to cause a stir from its isolated perch on 24th Ave
with its French-style baked goods (in particular the croissants and quiches), which some
bloggers have hailed as 'better than Paris.'
La Carta de Oaxaca MEXICAN$
( 206-782-8722; www.lacartadeoaxaca.com ; 5431 Ballard Ave NW; mains $7-12; 11:30am-3pm
& 5-11pm Tue-Sat, 5-11pm Mon; 17) Mexican restaurants are often duds in Seattle, but then
you walk into this place, which almost feels like Oaxaca, the Mexican city famous for its
black mole sauces - try the mole negro Oaxaqueno, a house specialty. You can sample
the same stuff on tamales or go for a combination of various small plates.
Seating is mostly picnic-style, and there's a full bar - handy considering that there's
usually a wait for a table.
Bastille Cafe & Bar FRENCH$$$
( www.bastilleseattle.com ; 5307 Ballard Ave NW; mains $17-24; 4:30pm-midnight, to 1am Fri &
Sat, brunch 10am-3pm Sun; 17) French but not at all faux, Bastille could easily pass
for a genuine Parisian bistro if it weren't for the surfeit of American accents. First there's
the decor: beautiful white tiles juxtaposed with black wood, mirrors and chandeliers.
Then there's the menu: moules (mussels), frites (real french fries), rabbit paté, oysters
and steak (all sourced locally).
Drinking