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First outdoor lunch at Terra Plata

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

Sitka and Spruce

This is a place I’m always happy to go to. It’s located in the back of Melrose Market. The dishes are always very fresh and have great flavors. If you love veggies, then this is your place.
I love Sitka & Spruce especially when the weather is nice, because you can sit at the bar along the window. There is no view but you can enjoy the sun! You can also sit at the communal table with a bunch of friends or make friends there!
If you are hungry, remember that salad or veggies portions are not that big.

Cured salmon, daikon, grilled seeds & cultured cream


Today for lunch, I had “Cured salmon, daikon, grilled seeds & cultured cream”. Delicious!