Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Jan/Feb 2016 / Premiere Issue | Page 21

BEST NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

A HIDDEN GEM

The Carlile Room

Cantinetta

The Carlile Room has been dazzling an
eclectic crowd since July. Chef Dezi Bonow
is fun, but progressive and it shows from
the staff to the groovy atmosphere. Duck
Fat Hush Puppies, Buffalo Mozzarella with
Marinated White Chanterelles, Tomato
Jam, Aged Vinegar and Basil Oil, and the
ever intriguing Popcorn Sherbet, exemplify
exciting, unpretentious perfection. 820
Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101; [phone];
thecarlile.com

With an unassuming space and simple
string of white twinkle lights this is a
sleeper of culinary feats. Handmade pasta
and authentic Tuscan techniques won’t
go unnoticed. Get the thick hand-rolled
pici, with succulent braised wild boar,
and vincotto. (Seattle) 3650 Wallingford
Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103; [phone];
cantinettaseattle.com; (Bellevue) 10038
Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004; (425) 2336040; cantinettabellevue.com

BEST PLACE TO SHARE

Din Tai Fung
If you haven’t been to Din Tai Fung yet, you are missing out. Don’t believe us? Just head
over to one and you are guareenteed to see a line at both locations. Taste Taiwan at this
popular spot for dim sum, noodles, and dumplings. It’s perfect for groups – just throw your
name on the list and peruse the local shopping options. Don’t miss the famed tender Pork
XiaoLongBao (steamed bun) or try something new like the Red Bean Bun. (Seattle) 2621 NE
46th St, Seattle, WA 98105; [phone]; (Bellevue) 700 Bellevue Way NE #280, Bellevue, WA
98004; [phone]; dintaifungusa.com

FRĒLARD PIZZA COMPANY

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BEST SPOT FOR A FIRST DATE

The Alibi Room
A speak-easy style hideaway that is
constantly inundated with patrons
that are plain and simply having fun.
The bustling atmosphere and casual
flair with incredible pizza, makes
The Alibi perfect for the possibility
of love, lust or clumsy conversation.
The Truffle Tre Fungi and Green Eggs
and Ham are a must. 85 Pike St #410
(in Post Alley), Seattle, WA 98101; (206)
623-3180; seattlealibi.com
BEST PLACE TO RIDE SOL0

Lecosho
The seamlessly intimate atmosphere
is the ideal destination for solo
diners to enjoy beautifully prepared
food with the company of a book.
There’s a combination of bustling
quaintness that feels inevitably
European. Enjoy the comforts
of housemade sausage, lentils,
braised greens, and a local wine. 89
University St, Seattle, WA 98101; (206)
623-2101; lecosho.com
BEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT BITES

Pel’Meni Dumpling Tzar

BEST PLACE FOR A SLICE
Ethan Stowell’s fast casual concept expanded to Fremont earlier this year, delivering
slices of thin woodfired pizza pie with a wide variety of craft beers. Choose a piece of hot
gooey cheese for $3.25 or a slice of whatever the daily special is for $3.75. Kid friendly!
4010 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA 98107; [phone]; (photo) ballardpizzacompany.com

Every day unti 2:30 AM Pel’Meni
feeds the masses dough filled
morsels with beef or potato topped
with sour cream, butter, curry, Tzar
special spicy sauce, and cilantro.
There’s never been a better late night
snack regardless if you’ve had one
cocktail or eight. 3516 Fremont Pl N,
Seattle, WA 98103; [phone];
dumplingtzar.com
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