Most Recent Read: Dracula

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Dracula/book-p2OX4F6poE-8r5JcIzNa1Q/page1.html

Dracula, by Bram Stoker is one of the first few books to feature vampires. I feel like Dracula is to vampire literature what Blade Runner is to the Cyber Punk genre. Dracula had classic blood sucking, sharp teethed, voluminous red lipped vampires. But no fast paced, fighting, or romance for that matter. Dracula was actually extremely slowly paced. It took Stoker forever to get to the point, and by the time he got to the point, I was confused, and bored. 

The Daily Bite: Green Leaf

The dishes at the Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant in the International District were incredible.

http://greenleaftaste.com/#!/our-menu/

We had Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls, Stir-Fried Curry Chicken and Deep Fried Squid. The Curry Chicken was possibly the best I have ever tasted, which is saying something because I am a connoisseur of curry chicken.

The Daily Bite: Pie

http://www.sweetandsavorypie.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pie-Fremont-Seattle-WA/165289150170021?id=165289150170021&sk=photos_stream

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pie-Fremont-Seattle-WA/165289150170021?id=165289150170021&sk=photos_stream

I enjoyed Key Lime Pie ad Berry Awesome Pie. My Husband had Key Lime and Macaroni and Cheese.

The Daily Bite: Sea Star

http://www.seattleite.com/food-porn-seastar-restaurant-and-raw-bar/

My Father-in-Law, my Husband and I enjoyed some sea food at the Seastar restaurant in South Lake Union. I had Alaskan Halibut with Morel Mushrooms, White and Green Asparagus, English Peas and Meyer Lemon Juice. It was good, but the Morel Mushrooms were divine.

http://growyourownmushrooms.net/moral-mushrooms/

At Fifty Dollars for 1/4th of a pound, Morels are an expensive treat. I made sure to savor them. 

The Daily Bite: Revel

My Father-in-Law treats us to dinner when he is in town and we have eaten at some amazing places. One of the first places we ate was Revel in Fremont.  The food was absolutely delicious. 

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/revel-seattle?select=ikiloUhnm08y-DVBhta6jA#wCfIFc7UV2_qO7qtHnzbZw

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/revel-seattle?select=ikiloUhnm08y-DVBhta6jA#FPzyWyZC2y0c6RLcXCYY9A

We had Enjoyed Crab and Seaweed Noodles in a Spicy Red Curry Sauce Topped with Creme Fraiche

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/revel-seattle?select=ikiloUhnm08y-DVBhta6jA#4wYqn8NbhcvfkF-rRs0Q_g

A Pork Belly, Kimchi and Bean Sprout Pancake

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/revel-seattle?select=ikiloUhnm08y-DVBhta6jA#kCdZvwr-SGwUfmvWwz5Quw

Short Rib Sambai Daikon and Mustard Greens with Rice and Egg Yolk

http://foodiesdilemma.com/2013/06/an-evening-at-revel.html

Pork, Cilantro, Hot Peanut Chili Oil Dumplings 

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/revel-seattle?select=ikiloUhnm08y-DVBhta6jA#B1oUBgnwVytqdR3FTjIlZg

Shrimp, Long Beans and Tamarind Vinaigrette Salad

For dessert we had Chocolate Malt Cake, with Blackberry, Orange Blossom and Creme Anglaise and A Rose Panna Cotta, with a Pistachio Macaroon with Pink Peppercorn Honey.

When we go again In the future, I would like to try the Lime Kaffir, Mango, Black Puff Rice, & Mint; the Dutch Baby with Apples and Cheese or a Kalbi Burger.

The Daily Bite: La Medusa

La Medusa in Columbia City was amazing. The subtle blend of flavors was extraordinary and delicious.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=568625909843420&set=a.192233144149367.45769.191564344216247&type=1&theater

Burrata is an italian cheese made from mozzarella and fresh cream with a unique flavor and soft texture. 

Saffron is the most expensive spice, as it is the tiny little rust colored bits you see in the flowers above. They all have to be plucked by hand! Crazy, but delicious.

For appetizers we enjoyed the Saffron Risotto Croquettes and Burrata salad. I then ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, which was the best spaghetti and meatballs I have ever had. Seriously, I think I may have cried a little. It was so beautiful.

The Spaghetti and Meatballs was actually featured in Seattle Magazine:

"Making the simple taste sublime is a trick best left to the pros—and the grandmas. The chefs at Columbia City’s La Medusa are the former, but this dish—with supple meatballs perched alongside al dente spaghetti dressed in a satisfying, bright, herby tomato sauce—proves there’s some grandma in there somewhere, too". 
http://www.seattlemag.com/article/best-pasta-dishes-local-italian-restaurants