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Seattle Kitchen Newsletter

Winter 2005



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What's in this Issue:

  • Winter Recipe
    Celebrate Chinese New Year with wok-fried clams
  • About Town
    Where you can meet Tom and our chefs outside of our restaurants.
  • Upcoming Events
    A classic Chinese banquet at Etta's and more...
  • Side Dish
    The latest news about our restaurants plus local food events
  • Did You Know?
    Uncut noodles symbolize long life...and other fun facts

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For the Love of Bread
Next time you're in the Dahlia Bakery buying a nice crusty baguette to take home and smear pate on, (or cheese, or jam!) be sure to pick up a 'Bakers Dozen' card. This punch card entitles you to a free loaf of bread—of your choice—everytime you buy 1 dozen loaves. Here's a hint for any leftover bread—slice it & throw it in a ziploc bag and freeze. You'll have extra bread on hand to slice-n-bake for crostini & toast.

March is Washington Wine Month
March is a great time of year to taste and bring home some of this states delicious wines. Be on the lookout for wine discounts in our joints, as well as tastings at your local wine shops.

La-La-La-La Lola
One of the most common questions asked in our restaurants is "Can we have a booth?" We know they're cozy. We know they're intimate. And now the booths at Lola are spacious! We've recently had them rebuilt to accommodate any group of family or friends.

Also new at Lola—Wireless Internet. It's the perfect breakfast pit stop on your way to the office. You can eat our pork belly & octopus (Tom's favorite) and get some work done, or sit and read the paper over coffee and a pastry. On your way out, be sure to grab a Lola Breakfast Card. If we see you often enough, we'll start picking up your tab!

Valet Parking
Dahlia Lounge & Lola are now offering customers valet parking through our neighbor, Assaggio, on 4th Avenue. Parking is available from Monday through Saturday from 5pm on. Just in time for the inevitable Seattle rain!

Fresh & Local
The winter is here, but you can still eat fresh from the farm by taking advantage of year-round farmers markets, most notably Pike Place. Pick up seasonal treats like Meyer lemons, fresh caught shellfish & savoy cabbages

Be ours this Valentines
All of our chefs will be preparing special & sexy 'Menus for Two' this holiday...oo la la! Book your reservations in advance, or stop by the Palace Kitchen and cozy up in the bar while you wait for a booth... In the Dahlia Bakery, pick up heart-shaped cookies, pink-iced cupcakes & chocolate covered strawberries - impossible to resist! No valentine for you this year? Who needs love when you can have chocolate?.....From Palace at the Paramount theatre, pick up heart shaped treats and sit close in a dark theatre, while watching the 1920's silent film LOVE with Greta Garbo.

Expect the Royal Treatment
Our Catering & Events team is thrilled to announce a new event space. It sits across from the Palace Kitchen and has beautiful exposed brick walls, vintage windows and a warm welcoming decor. We kicked off the holiday season with this space and we're excited to now offer it to you! The space boasts a flexible floor plan, and can accommodate anywhere from 40 to 250 guests. Alexis Berry, Catering Manager Extraordinaire is happy to provide creative party planning, custom menus & impeccable service. Please call or email Alexis with any questions at 206.448.2001 or alexis@tomdouglas.com

Ask the Chef
Trying to make your cookies more crispy? Always burning your garlic? Don't think you can make your own ice cream at home? It's time to ASK the CHEFS. Email your culinary woes to amyp@tomdouglas.com and each week Tom & Thierry will save you from kitchen disaster! Listen in to learn how to solve your most challenging culinary dilemmas. If we read your question on air, you may win a lunch for two to one of our joints! You can also call the show at 877.710.KIRO and speak to Tom & Thierry LIVE each Saturday on Newsradio 710 KIRO from 4-7pm.