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Patio of the Week: Brimmer and Heeltap

Sambar is gone, but its charming outdoor space remains.

Allecia Vermillion
Author: Allecia Vermillion
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Each week between now and Labor Day, we present a new or unsung patio for your alfresco imbibing needs. 

When Jen Doak and Mike Whisenhunt took over the former home of Le Gourmand, they opened up the wall between the legendary restaurant and its equally legendary sibling, Sambar, adding a floor of pennies in the former bar space, but—thank goodness—preserving its magical patio.

The space is skinny and seats go fast. No need for blankets or heaters today, but they will surely be pressed into service again soon. Leafy charm aside, the patio’s best asset might be Whisenhunt’s splendid (if starchless) menu, alongside a glass (fine, bottle) of rose.

Here’s a bonus photo from critic Kathryn Robinson’s review of Brimmer and Heeltap, which landed online this morning. 

 




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Allecia Vermillion
Allecia Vermillion
Allecia Vermillion has spent a decade at Seattle Met, arriving as food and drink editor, and expanding her role over the years. She served as the magazine’s editor in chief until moving into a newly created executive editor role in 2021. She spearheads Seattle Met’s food and drink coverage and oversees home design content. Allecia’s writing has earned her multiple journalism awards and two James Beard Award nominations over the years. A native of Portland, Oregon, Allecia began her writing life as a newspaper reporter in the Chicago suburbs before making a grateful return to the Pacific Northwest. She has an English degree from Washington University (no, the one in St. Louis) and a masters in journalism from Northwestern University. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two children.