Four Food Filled Days...

It's been a busy past few days. My brother arrived a few days ago from Miami. He's spending the summer traveling cross country photo-documenting Push America's summer cycling and build teams. Since one of the teams kicks off from Seattle, he was here to capture the festivities.
As luck would have it my cousin from Australia also came into town, having decided to swing by Seattle for four days on his way home back to Sydney. Even Mother Nature cooperated by providing perfect 70 degree sunshine for the fellas' time here. I couldn't have scripted it any better if I wanted to.

During their stay, Calvin (the cousin) played tourist, and Jenkins (the brother) played guide/driver. I unfortunately still reported to work, but I know they were able to extensively explore Seattle. And at least I was able to get home each day at an early hour to join them for dinner... And what meals we had!

Here's a breakdown of the food during their time here: Sunday night: I made dinner -- stirfried pork loin w/ julienned carrots, sauteed garlic green beans, and rice. Quick, easy, healthy, tasty.

(photo courtesy of C.Chan)

Monday night: Taste of India on Roosevelt in the UDistrict. The former owner of Cedars' relative (brother or son maybe?) own this place. The food's just like Cedars (terrific), and their home-brewed, bottomless Chai is heaven. I'd come for the food alone, but their service matches the tastiness of the food.

Tuesday lunch: J & C were downtown, so they swung by and picked me up for lunch. We went to the renowned Salumi, and proceeded to get three of the messiest, satisfying pork sandies ever. Calvin chose the "Porkchetta", I selected the daily special of "pork cheeks" , and Jenkins went w/ the classic meatball sub. Since Salumi is such small establishment, we went around the corner to the downtown waterfall, and dug in. Succulence ensued.

(photo courtesy of C.Chan)

Tueday dinner: With a guest in town from as far away as Sydney, we decided to go to one of Seattle's premier restaurants, Canlis. It met our very high expectations easily. The service was second to none, and the food was cooked perfectly (For those keeping track- appetizers: pork belly, Kona ceviche, crab cake, and the Canlis salad. Entrees- lamb chops, wild king salmon, and two orders of duck breast. Dessert (shared)- A pear cake with thyme ice cream in a pear consumme).

Wednesday dinner: Since this was Calvin's last day in the US, we thought it would be fitting to end his time here with hamburger. But not just any burger would surfice -- so we headed to the Lunchbox Laboratory. Calvin was introduced to the Dork... I'll let the pictures below tell the rest of the story.

(photo courtesy of C.Chan)

So all in all, it has been a great few days. We were able to send an Aussie cousin home with a grand impression of Seattle, both of the area as well as the dining. Hopefully it was enough to warrant a quick return!