Seattle favorites

Lobster mushrooms at the Ballard farmer's market



Sea beans at the Ballard farmer's market

The was no date night this week as we were traveling for work, but we did get to enjoy several meals in Seattle. The highlights:

• Cioppino from Jack's Fish Spot in the Pike Place Market.
• Lunch with Helen and Paul at Ray's Cafe in Ballard. We enjoyed a view of the sound while feasting on salmon and halibut. The restaurant makes perfect bloody marys.
• The fish tacos at Flying Fish. They cover their catch of the day in a savory chili rub, grill it, and add charred tomato salsa and fresh guacamole. The handmade tortillas are more substantial, and tastier, than the traditional thin variety.
• The fresh fish at the Oceanaire. Their mahi mahi was perfectly cooked and generously portioned.

We loved watching the salmon run in Ballard. Their return home to spawn is both heroic and mystical.