About: Leesy L.
Leesy is a journalism graduate, freelance writer, digital content specialist and seasoned PNW transplant. She can’t get enough of the food and beverage world, from the simplest aspects of home cooking like chopping and sautéing garlic for a pasta dish to the big-leagues of dining out and enjoying the region’s best.
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Charcuterie takes all the best parts of snack time -- savory meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, and spreads -- and elevates them into an artful appetizer. Whet your appetite with these Seattle-made meat and cheese board picks. Cure | 1641 Nagle Pl | 206-568-5475 Because the noble meat and cheese board is Cure’s pièce de résistance,…
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Fill up on the Seattle Area’s Freshest Shellfish Dishes
Oysters, prawns, clams, mussels, and crab… oh my! Bastille Cafe & Bar | 5307 Ballard Ave NW | 206-453-5014 Dig into a heaping plateful of this Ballard hotspot’s Moules Frites, featuring creamy coconut milk and red curry-spiced Taylor Shellfish mussels layered with red ginger and green onion… the perfect saucy combo for dipping those crispy…
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Sample Seattle-Made Desserts from around the World
Take your tastebuds on a sweet tour through France, Italy, India, Puerto Rico, and the Mediterranean… all within miles of your doorstep. These Seattle kitchens are serving up a baker’s dozen reasons to save room after dinner (or make a special trip for some a-la-carte indulgence). Cafe Campagne | 1600 Post Alley | 206-728-2233 Stop…
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Where to Order the Tastiest Tortas in Seattle
For all of us who might be known to crave a torta over a taco plate, order’s up at these Seattle locations. Sometimes you just need a Mexican-style sandwich bun rather than a tortilla. So without further ado, let’s talk tortas. Agave Cocina & Tequilas | 100 Republican St Suite 100 | 206-420-8195 Looking for…
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Try These Globally Inspired Seattle-Made Salads
It’s true -- sometimes a salad is worthy of a “treat yourself” moment. These international options are your best bet when you’re in need of an upgrade from your underwhelming, same-old-greens expectations. Bai Tong Thai Street Cafe | 1121 E Pike St | 206-787-8448 Try the tropical Som Tum Papaya Salad (a blend of fresh…
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