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First outdoor lunch at Terra Plata

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Spring has sprung! Temperature was 63°F today in a sunny Seattle.
This morning I was in a mood for an outdoor lunch, so I looked for a restaurant that had already set up their tables on a patio or terrace. I opted for Terra Plata because of its beautiful rooftop.

I had a Moroccan Steak Sandwich: Pita bread with hanger steak, feta, minted yogurt, greens, and olives. The pita was warm and the steak was flavorful. This is a nicely sized dish for lunch.
My friend had a salad: Local Albacore Niçoise with seared tuna, spinach, tomato, fennel, vegetable, soft boiled egg, and bagna cauda. Not a traditional Salade Niçoise but the tuna was perfectly seared and the greens were very fresh.

It was a perfect lunch!

— Terra Plata 1501 Melrose Ave

Mistral Kitchen is always a good idea

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It is always a pleasure to be at MistralKitchen even if the menu does not really change. For lunch or dinner, it is always a good idea. You can also choose to sit at the bar, for a glass of “Champagne du moment” or a great cocktail, and some small plates. They also have sidewalk tables with a nice view of the Space Needle.

Hamachi crudo, Italian charcuterie plate, and all the desserts are my favorites but Foie Gras Torchon, Seared Foie Gras, Manila Clams, Cheeses, Robuchon Potatoes, and Chicken are always delicious. For lunch, they serve a large and delicious wood-fired pizza (Tomato, Prosciutto di San Daniele and Arugula) and a fantastic salad with buratta.

— Mistral Kitchen 2020 Westlake AVE

Ba Bar in Central District

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I like the great ambiance and casual yet nice interior decor of this neighborhood place. I like this place is the diversity of customers there: bikers, families, students, older people, and sport fans.

It is at the same time a coffee shop where you can have breakfast, a Vietnamese restaurant, a French bakery, and a cocktail bar.
Macarons are more than decent.
You can also find a cake named Tropézienne, a French Riviera speciality, like a brioche with custard.

They are open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. most days, and until 4 a.m. on the weekends.

— Ba Bar 550 12th Avenue