Review By Michael Dugan
Rattlers Bar and Grill
Located at:
1823 Eastlake Ave. E
Seattle, Wa.
(206) 325-7350
A few weeks ago, a friend joined me for a meal at Rattlers Bar and Grill. We went
inside, and we were greeted by a very polite waitress. She smiled, gave us a basket of
fresh tortilla chips, and took our order.
Our Meal included:
Appetizer:
Wild mushroom pizza; fresh, sliced, tender portabello mushrooms, in a lightly spiced pesto
tomato sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese.
Entree:
Fajita's served on a steaming cast iron skillet. The dish included sautéed Mexican spiced
beef, mouth watering tender onions, and bell peppers. Garnished with green tomatilla
salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans and crisp lettuce. Served with a side of steamed
tortilla's made fresh in the house. Excellent dish, just the right combination of spices.
Dessert:
Deep fried ice cream in a pool of caramel or chocolate sauce... a bittersweet dish.
Pricing:
Fajita $8.95
Appetizer $6.95
Fried Ice cream $4.95
Comments:
Southwestern hospitality, very festive, and a good place to take a date.
Overall...8
Cleanliness...7
Friendliness...8
Price...6
Quality...8
Side Note By Michael Dugan
Dim Sum at the Noble Court
That's a question that came to mind when a Vietnamese friend
of mine asked if I wanted to go to The Noble Court for Dim Sum on Saturday.
According to a Cantonese revival in the West (from Sunset
Magazine, January 1995, by Linda Lau Anusasananan):
Translated literally, dim sum means "to touch the heart."
"Dim sum is the Cantonese tea and snack tradition."
"Dim sum, a feast of tiny delectable morsels, is a social experience that the
Cantonese Chinese often call yum cha (drink tea). This ancient custom dates from the 10th
century, when chefs invented bite-sized delicacies to tease the jaded palates of fickle
royals and, hopefully, touch their hearts. It is a great way to pick and choose a variety
of foods yet not feel overly full. Waitresses push around carts laden with small, freshly
cooked snacks, and diners simply stop them as they pass out what they want."
From an Irish American's perspective:
Dim Sum is learning how another culture experiences and celebrates living. It usually
occurs on the weekends during, what we call, brunch. I first tried Dim Sum a week ago at
The Noble Court in Bellevue, Washington.
Review By Michael Dugan
The Noble Court
Located at:
1644 140th NE
Bellevue, Wa.
(206) 641-6011
We approached the restaurant and entered at about 1:00 on a Saturday afternoon. The
restaurant was completely full with people from many cultures enjoying themselves, and the
food. We sat down at one of the only empty tables in sight. And were greeted by a
waitress, pushing a steam table cart with scrumptious appetizers of barbecued pork and egg
rolls.
My friend motioned to the waitress, who then set one of the plates of hot
steaming egg rolls down. We pulled out our chopsticks, poured some tea, and began our
adventure. About twenty minutes later, a different waitress came through with a variety of
different appetizers: jellyfish, scallops, and shrimp wrapped in snow peas.
"Jellyfish!" I cringed, not ready to try it yet. I selected the scallops, which
were very tender and delicious. This process continued for about 2 hours every 10-15
minutes. A new cart was presented, and the fate of our palates was hinged on a decision of
which item to choose.
Pricing:
Aprox. $20 for two with
many delicious appetizers to taste
Recommendations:
Be open minded and try different items.
Let your taste buds wake up, and enjoy. (I liked the scallops the best.)
Get there early (11:00) if you want a parking space!
Overall...7
Cleanliness...8
Friendliness...6
Price...7
Quality...8
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