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MistralKitchen Makes Bon Appétit’s Best Desserts Roster

Oh look, another Top 10-er.

Posted by: Christopher Werner on Jan 19, 2011 at 07:35AM 0 Comments

Reason to smile: Bon Appétit mentions Neil Robertson of Mistralkitchen in its Best Desserts roundup.

Hoping the litany of food lists is a bygone of 2010? Don’t hold your breath, friend.

In its February issue, Bon Appétit reviews the 10 nationwide restaurants where ordering dessert is a must. At these places, the article dictates, the final course is spun “with a mix of childhood nostalgia, whimsical creativity, and homey flavors.” Getting a nod is South Lake Union’s MistralKitchen.

The pub applauds pastry chef Neil Robertson—his “resume—Joël Robuchon and Guy Savoy in Las Vegas—speaks for itself; but his true talents are better tasted”—before naming the Ultra Brownie, topped with peanut butter ice cream, the “must order.”

(We hear Robertson’s macaroons, available at nearby Claudio Corallo, also are wonders to behold.)

As you may recall, Seattle purveyors (deservedly) make frequent cameos on BA ’s Top 10 lists, in the past securing shout-outs for best pie, new restaurant, and pasta.

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Tags: South Lake Union, Desserts, Seattle in the News, Awards and Accolades, Food in the News

The NYT Totally Has the Hots for the San Juans

The gray lady looks lovingly at restaurants on Lummi, Orcas.

Posted by: Jessica Voelker on Jan 10, 2011 at 01:14PM 0 Comments

Ferry to fine fare The NYT gives the San Juans some love.

The Friday, January 7 edition of The New York Times included an article called “10 Restaurants Worth A Plane Ride.”

And the number 10 restaurant on this list is the Willows Inn on Lummi Island, where chef Blaine Wetzel recently took over in the kitchen. Wetzel is the ace protege of Rene Redzepi, he came to Lummi after a year and a half training at Noma, Redzepi’s Copenhagen restaurant. Noma was recently dubbed the best restaurant in the world (so, like, no pressure Blaine).

Meanwhile in the Travel Section, another article, “The 41 Places to Go in 2011” featured a blurb by Seattle writer Sarah Dickerman that mentions both Willows Inn and Allium, chef Lisa Nakamura’s Orcas Island restaurant.

Expect longer lines at the ferries.

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Tags: Seattle in the News, Food in the News, San Juans