Pictured: Spicy Calamari Topped with Saffron Aioli on Bruschetta (Andaluca), Summer-Time Spaetzle (Belltown Pub), Triple Chocolate Cupcake (PinkaBella Cupcakes), Endive Spicy Pecans and Romaine with Gorgonzola Tossed in a Walnut Oil Vinaigrette Dressing (Daily Grill), "Rub with Love" Plate Steak w/ Jackie's Prosser Farm Tomatoes and a Blueberry Vinaigrette (Dahlia Lounge), Fresh Oregon Bay Shrimp Louie w/ Belgian Endive, Farmer's Egg, Asparagus and Heirloom Tomatoes (Salty's), and Grilled Italian Sausage w/ House-Made Pepper Onion Relish (Seattle's Little Italy).
Saturday started off a bit drizzly. That is okay, it does not stop most Seattlites. Especially not me, when it comes to The Bite. As you can see, some of the items above are the same as Friday's Bite (in "The Alley" section), but I have to say -- I was right about liking the calamari dish a little more (due too the unusual flavors), and the sausage definitely had more flavor this time, which was a major improvement!
As the chef handed me the calamari dish, he asked me if I watched "Iron Chef America." After I told him I did, he told me he was going to be on it, battling against Michael Symon! So, tune into The Food Network on Sunday, July 31st to see if localist, Wayne Johnson can win over the judges on "Iron Chef America" that day! I wonder if he will make the same dish? If so, I am curious what the judges will think? I am excited to see!
As I was handed the Summer-Time Spaetzle, I was told it was the best dish I would taste that day! Ha ha! Funny to hear after a previous chef told me he was going to be on "Iron Chef America." Well, I have to say, he was quite right. It was very good, and it had tough competition. Especially against the steak dish. It seemed to be some sort of pasta, with mushrooms. Very light, very tasty. My dad liked it too. Might have been his favorite. Might have been mine, too. Everything on the plate was so good.
The chocolate cake was just as delicious as the day before.
The salad was yummy. Reminds me of some kind of salad one of my cousin's make. Very nice.
The Shrimp Louie was incredible. Lots of good flavors, and a nice presentation.
The steak was very tasty. I absolutely loved the tomato vinaigrette topping! They also handed out recipes for it!
Lastly, as stated above, the sausage had some good flavor too it! Yay! I am not sure what happened with Friday's batch, but this one was delicious! Good job!
I finished my meal off with some Pomegranate Berry naturally flavored water with juice from Cascade Ice. It was very refreshing. After we walked around a bit, the sun decided to come out. Turned out to be a nice day!
Some of my other tastes of The Bite of Seattle outside "The Alley," were: Fried Mac and Cheese (strangely delicious and portable!), Avocado Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup (was all right, but the actual ice cream itself was a little grainy, would have tasted better with a smoother texture), and a Slinky Potato (I had the salt and vinegar one. Very eye-catching! A little pricey, though). Mmmmm......
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