Mama's in the Kitchen

Mama's authentic Mexican restaurant is located on 2nd Ave. This little Mexican restaurant is a warm and welcoming place for all. Any fan of Mexican food will love this place, though i was a little bit disappointed in the menu. It has your usual tacos, burritos and so on but i was hopping they had a mole. All of the dishes i have had were great and served very fast. Sometimes by the time you start eating chips they have a hot plate of food for you. With only the disappointment of the lack of mole, the price is well fitted too. Dishes range from 10 to 14 dollars and it fills you up with no problem. All in All I would give it a 4.6 out of 5. Definitely worth trying and will be fun for all.

Wann's

Wann's is a bar/restaurant that is only 30 seconds away from where i live. This restaurant is home to hand rolled sushi and other Japanese foods. First off, there are about 200 sushi restaurant in Seattle so it is hard for one to stand out. With just a bit of work Wann's could be the hit wonder of sushi. What holds it back is the customer service, it is a hit and miss. The waiters and hosts are all very friendly but the food can sometimes take forever to get to you. It can even sometimes take longer to get a dessert then 5 sushi rolls. The price of it all is a little bit too much in my mind but it does fill you up fast and the happy hour is well worth it. With regular price being 8 to 15 a roll then other items that can reach up to 20, the choice is yours. Through happy hour most of the sushi and sushimi is 5 to 10 dollars a roll, a much better fitted price in my mind. Though the rolls are fat they still seem like you don't get very much. It does depend on the roll but still feels like you are not getting the worth. Out of 5 i would give it a 4 out 5. It is definitely worth checking out for the bar and of course the sushi.

Update

Hi, hope everyone had a great Easter. Today in class we were prepping our Hor d' oeurves. For anyone who doesn't know what it is, it is a very small appetizer. We have a range of items from empanadas to canapes. I should have a few photos up tomorrow for those who want to see. 

The Taste of Thai in a Bun

Today was the International Rhythm Festival in Seattle so because it was such a sunny day i decided to go out and soak up the sun. Seattle Center had many food stands up and i decided to try out a "Thai Chicken" hot dog. First off most sausages will make me sick due to the oil in the meat but thick chicken sausage did the trick. The bun was nothing to jump for joy about but the sausage its self was very good. It was filled with basil, tomato and other spices. It wasn't overcooked and has the right moisture so you did not need a sauce. Overall id give it a 4.5 out of 5. I do not know the name of the place of who sold it but it should be popping up when the Bite Of Seattle Fest hits.

The Taste Of Morocco

Just near of where i live, there is a small building near a large group of bars and other restaurants. This restaurant is called Marrakesh. On the outside it looks to be like nothing special but once you step in its like walking into a Moroccan tent. Filled with African style design form the ceiling to the low set table and chairs. You are kindly greeted by the owner of the restaurant as you set down on large pillows. When you are first handed the menu you feel like it might not exactly be what you expected, looks small and all "weird" items. Through the whole experience of the dinning you get a 4 to 5 course meal, from salad to dessert, all included in the price.
The next part is of how unique the menu is. From tagines to couscous dishes and the surprising b'stilla the menu is guaranteed to make you try something new and exciting. While you are eating there is also the delightful entertainment of music and at times, belly dancers. Overall with the price just being 18 to 25 a person it is not going to disappoint. They even have a group special that you reserve in advance and they cook you a whole lamb for the group, perfect for a birthday party. Out of 5 i will give it a 5 out of 5 for great food, entertainment and leaving with not just a smile on my face but the urge to go back soon.

Great Seattle Pizza

Today I am critiquing a local Seattle pizza place. Pagliacci is a fresh Italian style pizzeria located in 3 area in the Seattle area. With a great menu is some unique item that you can put on your "build a pizza", this place falls under one of my top favorite pizza restaurants. With the most expencive pizza being about 26 which is a 17" pizza, plenty big, the money is well worth it. If you order from the phone they will five you free delivery which works great for parties. On a 5 star scale i will give them a 4.7 out of 5.     

First Few Steps

As of today (4/21/11) I will be blogging about my experience as becoming a chef though school and work. I hope this blog will help other who want to do the same be more encouraged. I will post about once every two weeks or so (when i can). I will share my experiences in the kitchen and great food i have tried from around the world.