Showing posts with label restaurant review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label restaurant review. Show all posts

Good Eats: Restaurant Review - iSandwich

Monday, February 7, 2011

Bahn Mi sandwich. Photo by Sean Wheatley.
by Sean Wheatley
Many people these days equate Vietnamese food with Pho, the delicious beef noodle soup that seems to be everywhere around Puget Sound, but the Bahn Mi sandwich has become just as popular. 

iSandwiches, a new place that sprung last November along the Aurora corridor, has taken the concept and run it to perfection. Owner Tai proudly states that each order is cooked fresh and it shows in the quality.

Photo by Sean Wheatley.
One of the most important aspects of these is the bread. Crunchy, flaky french bread is essential for all the other elements to come together, and iSandwiches brings it in fresh daily from the owner's bakery in Seatac. The combination of hot peppers, cilantro, onions and carrots amongst the grilled pork makes for the perfect lunch, although I could actually eat this anytime of day. 

There are many sandwiches to choose from: tofu, ham, meatball, a couple types of pork and chicken, along with a BBQ sausage that sounds intriguing. 

Next time I will have to try their specialty, Bahn Mi Thit Nuong, the Curry Chicken with Onion Sandwich. They also offer noodle dishes, lovely looking pastries, and a variety of classic appetizers such as spring rolls, chicken wings, fried tofu, "Shredder Pork" and Fried Butterfly Shrimp.

iSandwhich  14705 Aurora Ave N  Vietnamese
Sean Wheatley's entertainment services business Seattle Parties keeps him busy in the evenings. He and his wife Leslie and son Dylan eat out so much that he started writing restaurant reviews, which he now shares with us.
 

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Good Eats Restaurant Review: Spiro's

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Spiro's Pizza. Photo by Sean Wheatley
We welcome Sean and Leslie Wheatley as contributors to the ShorelineAreaNews.  

The Shoreline couple has an interesting business called Seattle Parties.  They "offer entertainment services for a myriad of events, including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, private soirees, benefits, birthdays, and product launches. Whether you need an experienced and inspiring DJ, an exciting band, stunning visuals or all of the above, we work tirelessly to make your vision a reality."

And they eat out - a lot - so much so that they starting writing reviews of the local restaurants they frequent, to share with their friends - which now include the readers of the SAN.

from Sean and Leslie Wheatley
 
Tonight we had one of the old Shoreline standbys, Spiro's Pizza and Pasta. The owners are always involved in the community and have managed to create a wonderful place where everyone feels welcome. 

For whatever reason, the pizza was the best we've ever had there. We ordered a half pepperoni and half Spiro's Special (consisting of pepperoni, Canadian-style bacon, shrimp, mushrooms, olives, green peppers, mozzarella cheese). It was tremendous! 

In addition to pizza, Spiro's serves pasta, calzones, salads and sandwiches. Don't expect a gourmet experience, but the family friendly feel and home cooked touches make Spiro's a Shoreline staple.

Spiro's Pizza and Pasta 18411 Aurora Ave N (206) 546-2900

[Editor's note: you have to try the warm spinach salad with chicken] 

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