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The Local 104 opens in the heart of Lake Forest Park

Sunday, December 2, 2018


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Newly opened in Lake Forest Park, The Local 104 is a place for neighbors and friends to meet, eat and unwind.

Located on the NE corner of the intersection of 35th Avenue NE and Ballinger Way NE (WA 104), The Local 104 was the inspiration of a group of locals who wanted a place to share community.

A variety of drinks and pastries


It was born from a series of conversations over beers about the need for a Lake Forest Park neighborhood spot.

A friendly neighborhood spot

The former Lake Forest Park Mini Mart presented the perfect opportunity to embark on this project.

Co-Owners/Chefs Tony Vujovich and Margaret Edwins (former Chef/Owner of 611 Supreme) both native to the Seattle area, have created a menu focused on regional food in a family friendly setting.

Wood fired pizza oven


The menu, centered around a wood fired oven built in Bellingham, includes pizza, mussels, oysters and more.



The Local 104 features 30 taps with local beer, wine and ciders. There is a retail area dedicated to beer, wine, pantry items, with more on the way.

A commercial kitchen leaves room for expansion


Open Wednesday through Sundays. 4pm-10pm. Extended hours to come.

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Dine-Out with LFP Elementary at Banh Mi Bites in Mountlake Terrace

Sunday, November 25, 2018



Banh Mi Bites is Partnering with Lake Forest Park Elementary this Wednesday and Saturday to raise money for their PTA!

Dine-Out at Banh Mi Bites on November 28th from 11am - 6:30pm and/or December 1 from 11am-6pm.

20% of your purchase will go back to LFP Elementary PTA!

Bahn Mi Bites 23601 56th Ave W #600, Mountlake Terrace 98043.



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Humble Feast Monday gets you in the Thanksgiving mood - plus recipe for Stuffed Delicata Squash

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Delicata squash
Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held the first Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

This month's dinner is Monday November 5, 2018 and features Thanksgiving sides: stuffed squash, roasted carrots, stuffing, greens, and apple crisp.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.


Stuffed Delicata Squash (makes 6 servings)

3 medium-size delicata squash
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked rice, white or brown

1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
½ cup chopped parsley
½ cup crumbled parmesan or feta cheese (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the halves with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and arrange them face up in a baking dish with half an inch of water in the bottom. Bake until fork tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium-size skillet. Add the onion and salt, and cook on medium-low heat until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the rice, seeds or nuts, and parsley.

Spoon this mixture over the baked squash halves, pressing it down and rounding the tops. Sprinkle with feta or parmesan cheese, if desired.

Return for the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.



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Restaurant review: Mediterranean Oasis Bakery and Kitchen

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Counter and seating area
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Donna Luke-Peterson

My family saw the Grand Opening sign on the new Mediterranean Oasis Bakery and Kitchen next to the Joann's store at the Parkwood Plaza Mall.

It was much bigger than I expected, with a large cafe and eating area with lots of modern chairs and tables -- and delicious food!

The owner is Palestinian from Jerusalem. He spent 20 years in
Chicago in the restaurant business before returning to Seattle.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Amazing crispy falafel, beef shawarma, freshly baked pita bread, and fresh-made hummus! We were even given samples of the beef and hummus to try beforehand.

Our combo plates came with a fresh mixed salad (no raw onions, yay!) Big portion of the beef shawarma -- but I will be coming back for the savory, puffy, crisp, falafel next time for sure.

Large amount of tasty pita bread baked daily
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


They also had "pies" on their menu that looked like large flatbreads (like pizza pie, maybe?) with meat, cheese, or spices -- something else to try next time.

Friendly staff, very helpful. We also bought a large package of fresh baklava treats -- delicious! Ate a few there, and lots to take home to share, too.

About half of the packaging is in Arabic
then you run into something like French's mustard
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Big selection of groceries, spices, exotic spices, drinks, candy, canned goods, plus refrigerated and frozen section. And dishes, tea, hookahs ... just about everything! And looks like a fresh meat / butcher section coming in the near future, too.

Give it a try!!

Mediterranean Oasis 
Bakery and Kitchen
Parkwood Plaza (Joann's, Shari's, new Starbucks)
206-913-2857

Hours are from 10am - 10pm every day - and sometimes later. 

If they are there and still have food in the kitchen, they'll feed you.

They will also cater your events. 

They have signed on with GrubHub, if you want to have your food delivered.


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Taco Time coming to south Shoreline

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

One taco place is replacing another at 15010 Aurora. Taco Time is building a new restaurant between Goldie's Casino and the Seattle Restaurant Store, all just south of the Parkwood Plaza, itself under major reconstruction.

Google Earth

Taco Time replaces Taco Bell, which was previously on the site.

For those needing a Taco Bell fix, there's one in Lake Forest Park at 14506 Bothell Way NE - corner of 145th and Bothell Way.

There is a Taco Time a couple of blocks south in Seattle at 14300 Aurora. They will be moving to this new Shoreline location and they will be replaced by a Pecos Pit.



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Humble Feast Taco bar Monday - recipe for Salted Caramel Apple Slices

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held the first Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

This month's dinner is Monday October 1, 2018 and features a taco bar with their very own flour tortillas along with "whatever else looks good at this weekend's markets."

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.

Salted Caramel Apple Slices (makes 6 servings)

½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup half and half or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
2 apples (any kind but Red Delicious)

Combine the brown sugar, butter, half and half or cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Cook on low heat, stirring almost constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the cores from the apples and cut each apple into six slices. Spoon the caramel sauce over the apple slices and sprinkle lightly with additional salt.


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Red Onion fundraiser Wednesday for family of fallen police officer

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Red Onion Burgers
Photo from Google Earth
Red Onion Burgers in Mountlake Terrace is hosting a Dining for Dollars fundraiser on Wednesday, August 8 to benefit the family of Kent Police Department police officer Diego Moreno, who was killed in the line of duty July 22, 2018. 

He is remembered as an exceptional police officer, a dedicated Family man and a loud, fun-loving friend who lived life at 1,000 miles per hour. 

The event will run from 11am - 8pm August 8 at the restaurant, located at 21005 44th Ave W. in Mountlake Terrace.

Red Onion Burgers will donate 25 percent of all sales and 100% of all tips and will also hold a raffle and auction.

Moreno’s death has been mourned across Puget Sound, but his passing also has a local connection, said Red Onion Burgers owner Seaun Richards. Kent is home for Mountlake Terrace Police Chief Greg Wilson. Red Onion Burgers’ supplier Food Services of America has a huge warehouse in Kent and is donating food to show their support.

Auction items include A STING signed guitar, GARTH BROOKS signed guitar, KEN GRIFFY Jr. signed baseball, RUSSELL WILSON signed football jersey, plus more.

Dining for Dollars is a program associated with Red Onion Burgers that has donated over $225,000 to local community organizations in the last eight years. Community support includes donations to Deputy Dan McCartney family, Oso Mud slide, Lake Chelan Fire and many more.

Community support includes local businesses, Talk Radio 570 KVI and more.

The restaurant could also use volunteers for the event. Call Seaun Richards at 425-218-5996 if you can help or donate.



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Humble Feast recipe of Bacon Potato Salad for Monday's dinner

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Potatoes
Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held on the first Monday of every month, 5:30 to 7pm. This month - August 6, 2018.

Monday's menu will be our take on Midwest picnic food: Bacon-Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Three-Bean Salad, Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Cheddar-Chive Dinner Rolls, and Melon for dessert.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.


Bacon Potato Salad (Makes 6 servings)

2 pounds red potatoes (unpeeled)
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks, put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover by an inch or two, and boil for about 10 minutes, until soft.

Drain the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and stir in the red onion, bacon, and dill. In a separate small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper and whisk until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and mix well. Taste and add more salt if you like. Let stand for at least 30 minutes for the flavor to develop, then serve at room temperature or chilled.

Update: added olive oil to ingredient list


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Banh Mi Bites opens in Mountlake Terrace - Vietnamese fare with a flair

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Street entrance of Banh Mi Bites in Mountlake Terrace

Banh Mi Bites has been open for three months now in Mountlake Terrace. They are on the main street in MLT, just a few blocks north of Shoreline's Ballinger Village and the county line.

Seating area for those who want to eat in

Located at 23601 56th Ave W #600, Mountlake Terrace on the ground floor of Arbor Village Apartments, they combine traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi (sandwiches) with innovation. 

Chicken sandwiches


On the traditional side, they serve Banh Mi, Vietnamese coffee, milk tea, smoothies, and more.

On the innovative side, uniquely, are their signature Banh Mi Bites for which the restaurant is named.

Pork sandwiches

It is an open-face sliced Banh Mi glazed with their special sauce and toasted to perfection. It is served with their signature papaya pickle and your choice of bacon or pepperoni to sprinkle on top.

"We don't use daikon in our pickle like other Vietnamese restaurants that serve Banh Mi," says owner Bao Dinh. 
"Instead, we use green papaya in the pickle for its crunchiness and health benefits." He adds, "The pickle papaya is not strong in odor like pickle daikon."

Milk tea, taro tea, smoothies
Sandwiches, Banh mi bites
and more!


Banh Mi Bites is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday.

Hours
  • Tuesday - Friday: 10am-2pm, 4pm-7pm
  • Saturday - Sunday: 11am-7pm
  • Closed Monday
425-582-2243



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Recipe from Monday's Humble Feast

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Garlic scapes
Photo by Devra Gartenstein

By Devra Gartenstein

Summer Squash with Garlic Scapes

Garlic scapes are a late spring-early summer treat. They're the tops of the fresh garlic plant, and they have the texture of green beans and the flavor of garlic. You can find them at farmers markets and sometimes in grocery stores but they'll be out of season soon, so get them while you can. The pointy top can be chewy, so trim it away.

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic scapes, trimmed and cut into half-inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb summer squash (zucchini, patty pans, etc), thinly sliced
Juice of half a lemon or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Heat the olive oil gently in a medium-size saucepan. Add the chopped garlic scapes and salt, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the scapes are just tender. Add the summer squash and cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until the squash is tender. Add the lemon or vinegar, and serve.

Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.
They are held on the first Monday of every month, 5:30 to 7pm. This month July 2, 2018.

Monday night's menu is Smoked salmon pasta salad, summer squash with garlic scapes, chickpea and cucumber salad, green salad, and summer fruit.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.



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Jobs: Customers return to Teriyaki Plus - help wanted

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Several weeks ago we published an article about Shoreline's Teriyaki Plus restaurant on Ballinger Way and its owner Sarah. (Social media comes to the rescue of widow)

A Facebook write-up about Sarah, her food and her life story went viral on Facebook (over 4,000 shares) and a GoFundMe Page was started to help Sarah hire help that has raised over $14,600 at this point. King 5 came and filmed a piece that aired on the evening news.

With all the increased publicity, Sarah desperately needs to hire someone now to help her keep up with all of the new and returning customers, but has not had any luck.

Wanted: Part-time help for busy Teriyaki Plus restaurant
Monday through Saturday from 4 -9 pm.

The job would require food prep and cooking. Interested parties should stop by the restaurant or call and talk to Sarah directly.

The restaurant’s address is:
19939 Ballinger Way NE, Suite B, Shoreline 98155
Phone: 206-361-9811






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Social media and community come to the rescue of widow trying to keep her Ballinger restaurant afloat

Monday, April 2, 2018

The crowd at Teriyaki Plus on Saturday
Photo by Kathy Passage
By Kathy Passage
Republished from MyEdmondsNews.com

It started with a post on Facebook. Sally Larson had passed Teriyaki Plus on Ballinger Way (19939 Ballinger Way NE in Shoreline) and a craving for good teriyaki made her stop.

In her Facebook post, Sally said she had “driven by 100 times, yet never noticed this place. It was empty except a couple to-go orders.

"I watched this lady hustling. The grill is visible from the counter and I watched all the flavors fly in as I waited. Who knew so many spices would go into it?”

The woman doing the cooking, we learn from Sally’s post, is owner Sarah Bok Nam. Not only does she cook the food, but packages up the order. She is working solo today.

Sally noted how hard Sarah was working and observed that she was there alone — and when she asked about it, Sarah’s eyes welled with tears.

“She is a widow,” Sally wrote. “Her husband passed away five years ago, succumbing to his two-year battle with liver cancer. They had no children. They are immigrants and have no family here. She is alone, and this business is all she has.”

Ki Bok and Sarah Bok Nam
Sarah and her husband Ki Bok opened Teriyaki Plus together about 10 years ago.

“Since his passing, she has slowly had to let go of all her staff as she could no longer afford to pay them. She keeps going because she has to,” Sally said. 
“April is always a difficult month; full of anniversaries. The couple’s wedding anniversary, Sarah’s birthday and sadly the month of her beloved husband’s passing.”

Sally promised Sarah that she’d be back, and would plug her business to friends.

Now the word is out: Social media has come to the rescue of the widow, Sarah.

When I arrived Saturday, Sarah paused briefly at the counter and smiled a greeting: “Nice hot Jasmine Tea.” Her counter person gestured to a pile of teacups “Please help yourself.”

Sarah is all smiles, almost as if she can’t believe what’s happening.

I was surprised to see the owner of Edmonds’ Ono Poke, Steven Ono, who shouted greetings from the back kitchen. “What are you doing here?” I asked. 
“Well, I heard the story and stopped by…” he said, adding he “went to the back room and started cutting chicken.” This was said with a huge grin. I could see he enjoyed coming to the rescue.

Later, Steven shared that he asked his staff to encourage Ono Poke customers to consider a visit to Teriyaki Plus, rather than eat at his own restaurant in Edmonds.

Teriyaki Plus 19939 Ballinger Way, Shoreline 98155

Selfless sharing of talent was present at the front counter and on the grills, as former restaurant workers and owners stepped in to work shoulder-to-shoulder with this tiny little ball of energy.

The woman at the counter stopped to stretch her back, and wiggled her fingers. Her name was Jeremy, and she has been taking orders nonstop, via the phone as well as scribbling on the small spiral pad as people in the constant line give their orders.

“What is your day job?” I asked. She had a good rhythm that belies previous restaurant experience. “I’m an office manager,” she replied. I raised my eyebrows, and Jeremy grinned — “I used to have my own restaurant in Stanwood.

Another cook, named Isaac, hustled out of the back room with meat ready for the grill. “I’m a steelworker,” he declared. He’s heard my conversation with the counter person. “I used to work as a chef in Seattle.”

Kindness and patience filled his face as he discussed the orders with Sarah, and went back to work.

“It’ll be about 45 minutes” Jeremy said to another patron. He gave her his cell number to call when his food was ready and then departed to run an errand.

Gyoza at Teriyaki Plus
Folks were willing to wait, myself included. I can attest that it was worth the effort. Entrees included chicken breast, pork and beef teriyaki, and tofu teriyaki. All of the entrée proteins were fresh-tasting and tender. Crisp salads with a tasty dressing and generous portions of steamed rice accompanied each order.

Sarah’s husband was a vegetarian, so his signature dishes, like broccoli teriyaki — well known to the regular customers — will be fare for our next visit.

A fellow on one of the stools finished up his meal. Obviously a regular customer — “She’s a great cook. Love the food here,” he said.

No complaints from anyone about the delays or the lack of certain menu items today, due to the unexpected boom in business.

I’ve learned that someone has created a Go Fund Me page to assist Sarah in hiring a full-time employee.

Inspirational posts on the Go Fund Me page include this one:

“I’m grateful for people who take the initiative to share their experiences. It is a ripple that moves out across the community, allowing people to help when they otherwise wouldn’t know anything about it. Thank you, dear ripple-starters.

Best of luck to Sarah.”



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Indian food at the Humble Feast Monday night - plus recipe for Kale & Potato Curry

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Monday night's Humble Feast is Indian food

Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held on the first Monday of every month. This month March 5, 2018.

March's Feast menu: Lamb and Lentil Kofta, Kale and Potato Curry, Rice Pulao, Curried Cabbage Salad, and Carrot Halwah.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.

Kale and Potato Curry

4 red or yellow potatoes (unpeeled), chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

6 leaves kale, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tomato, chopped

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Put the potatoes in a saucepan, add water to cover by an inch or two, and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until soft.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes longer, until it breaks down. Stir in the kale and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer, until tender. 

--Devra Gartenstein



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Norovirus associated with Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar in Northgate

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Norovirus
Image courtesy CDC
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea associated with Mama Stortini's Restaurant and Bar in Northgate.

From December 11–12, 2017, Public Health learned of 15 people from five different meal parties that became ill after consuming food and beverage from the restaurant on December 5 or December 6.

As part of the Public Health investigation, Environmental Health investigators visited and closed the restaurant on December 12. During the field inspection, investigators identified 14 employees who experienced similar symptoms the last two weeks.

We do not have laboratory confirmation of the pathogen responsible for the illness, but symptoms are suggestive of norovirus.

Often in norovirus outbreaks, no laboratory testing is done. The exact food or drink item that caused the illness has not been identified, though this is not uncommon for norovirus outbreaks where multiple food items may be contaminated.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that frequently spreads person-to-person and is often associated with food. Norovirus illness often has a sudden onset of nausea and vomiting and/or watery diarrhea with cramps. A low-grade fever, chills, and body aches sometimes occur.
Norovirus rarely causes severe complications. Dehydration is the most common complication, particularly among young children and the elderly. No vaccine is available for norovirus.

The restaurant is working cooperatively with Public Health; they closed on December 12 to allow time to complete a thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the restaurant.

Environmental Health investigators plan to revisit the restaurant before re-opening to ensure employees are maintaining a high level of hand hygiene and that proper cleaning and sanitizing of the restaurant was completed.



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Patty Pan Cooperative brings local foods, community to Shoreline

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

A Shoreline community member tries out a variety of dishes at Humble Feast, a prix fixe dinner event hosted monthly at the Patty Pan Cooperative, on November 6. This month’s items included locally sourced pilaf, lamb and chickpea stew, kale slaw, candied squash, and more. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


By Blake Peterson

A few years ago, farmers market vendor and chef Devra Gartenstein noticed a strange phenomenon in the food community.

“I’d get asked sometimes to be one of the chefs at upscale, local foods dinners,” she said. 
“I was at one of those dinners, and I was looking at the food, and it was all really expensive and fancy. 
"I thought: ‘This is not the idea of local food that I want to get out in the world.’”

For nearly two decades, Gartenstein has been combating this exact problem. In 1997, she started a farmers market concession that aimed to showcase different regional foods and flavors unique to the Pacific Northwest. That business, the Patty Pan Grill, has since made locally sourced meals enjoyable and inexpensive for the public – and has now become the oldest concession of its kind in the Seattle area.

Currently, it sells food at more than 15 Seattle-area markets during the summer and winter seasons, with menu items including hot, ready-to-eat tamales and quesadillas, as well as zesty tomatillo and smoky ancho handcrafted house salsas. Most meals are supplemented by fresh, locally grown vegetables that range from season to season but frequently include squash blossoms, spring onions, asparagus and brussels sprouts. You can wash down a meal with spicy ginger-mint iced tea or homemade lemonade depending on the time of year.

The secret to Patty Pan’s success?

“Perseverance … tenaciousness, and some insanity,” Gartenstein said.

Devra Gartenstein, the founder of Patty Pan, prepares food for the monthly Humble Feast dinner event on Nov. 6. Gartenstein has hosted Humble Feast events around the Seattle area for several years, but found a permanent home in Shoreline in 2014. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


Around 2013, Gartenstein knew she wanted to expand Patty Pan. There was both an urge to have an official space to do prep work for the concession and a desire to have a designated space to host community dinner events. 

“I realized that I’m not getting any younger,” she said. “I have a great group of people here … So I asked if they were interested in starting a cooperative.”

In 2014, Gartenstein attained a space in Shoreline’s Briarcrest neighborhood. Though it was affordable, what appealed to Gartenstein most was how welcoming the community sounded. Alongside information about the property, the realtor had posted a message from the neighborhood that encouraged local food vendors to buy the building.

Since Patty Pan opened its kitchen, itself run by a total of seven co-owners, the cooperative has become a major part of the Briarcrest community. In addition to housing every neighborhood association meeting, the business has also become renowned for its monthly Humble Feast community dinners.

Usually occurring on the first Monday of every month, Humble Feast is a prix fixe dinner event that highlights local ingredients primarily sourced from neighboring farmers. Though it’s only recently become a hit in the Briarcrest community, Humble Feast events have been happening as early as 2010, with Gartenstein and her fellow co-owners hosting them in various locations around the Seattle area.

“We rented a community center once or twice,” Gartenstein said. “We did it as a pop-up restaurant. Some of those were more successful than others.”

Shoreline community members dine and chat during this month’s Humble Feast dinner event. Most people who attend Humble Feast are from the neighborhood and use it as an avenue to catch up with old friends. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


So she, along with other members of the community, has been delighted to find that the monthly dinner program has become so successful in Shoreline.

“There’s been nothing like the way it’s been in Briarcrest,” Gartenstein said.

Neighborhood association member and long-time community leader Alice Keller appreciates the way Patty Pan, as well as Humble Feast, has had a favorable impact on the area.

“We didn’t have any gathering spot before,” she said.

 Foods are all locally sourced from area farms and food producers. (Photo by Blake Peterson)



Keller loves the array of local foods offered at Humble Feast, but another reason she keeps coming back every month has to do with the event’s welcoming atmosphere.

“You see people greeting each other as neighbors,” she said. “It’s a place Shoreline really needs.”

Bettelinn Brown, another community leader and association member, considers the Patty Pan space to be a hub. Having lived in, and served, the Briarcrest neighborhood for more than 30 years, the self-described activist has noticed that Humble Feast in particular has had a positive effect on the area.

“It’s brought us together,” she said. “No one comes in with their phones.”

A fervent supporter of the business, Brown eagerly said that she will soon be reserving a space in the neighboring elementary school to celebrate her 80th birthday — and that Patty Pan will be doing the catering.

The menu board for the Humble Feast tells where the food was produced.  (Photo by Blake Peterson)

The treasurer of the neighborhood association, Sarah Kaye, always looks forward to Humble Feast and attends regularly. Like Keller, she likes how sociable the event is.

“Everyone sits and chats,” Kaye said. While there is a core group of regulars, Kaye said that it’s not uncommon to befriend strangers.

Because Humble Feast has made such waves in Briarcrest, Gartenstein said she hopes other neighborhoods will do something similar.

But she still believes that the cooperative has room to grow. Within the next five years, Gartenstein primarily intends to achieve stability.

“We just want to be creating good jobs people stay with,” she said. “We want to keep making great food, and we want to keep exploring new avenues.”


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Veterans eat free on Saturday - make reservations now


The Lake Forest Bar and Grill offers a free entrée (up to $18) to veterans on Saturday, November 11, 2017, during normal business hours.

17535 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park 98155 in Town Center.

Call now to make reservations 206-364-1261.



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Humble Feast recipe from Monday's dinner

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Herb garden by Devra Gartenstein
This month's Humble Feast at the Patty Pan Cooperative in Briarcrest on Monday serves up an eastern Mediterranean menu. 

Featured menu item:

Turkish Yogurt Dip

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

1 cup yogurt or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts or seeds, such as cashews, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, chives or cilantro
1 clove fresh or roasted garlic, minced or smashed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix all the ingredients. Serve with a tasty flatbread.


And this month's menu:

Turkish Lamb and Chickpea Stew
(and a vegetarian version, of course)
Pilaf
Yogurt and Roasted Carrot Dips with Flatbread
Kale Slaw with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
Candied Delicata Squash


When, Where, How Much

When: First Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm = November 6, 2017

Where: Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Price: $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets, prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price. Purchase Tickets In Advance



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Dine out Thursday to raise money to End Polio Now

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Lake Forest Bar and Grill's is holding their annual collaboration with Lake Forest Park Rotary to help raise funds for the End Polio Now charity.

20% of all sales in the restaurant between 5 and 10pm on Thursday, October 19th will be donated to the cause.

This is the fifth year the restaurant and Rotary have collaborated to raise funds. Last year the event raised $1031 for the cause and they are hoping to beat it this year.

Rotary has been fighting polio since 1979 when they started funding for vaccination of children in the Philippines.

The restaurant will have an array of food specials as well as their full regular menu..

The 20% donation applies to all sales, so even coming and having a glass of wine in the bar will help the cause.

Many of the members, including the leadership, of Lake Forest Rotary will be on hand to answer questions about membership and other projects the organization is involved in.

October 24th is World Polio Day, an event International Rotary started with the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation with the goal of eradicating polio in the world. They have been working together for ten years. The Gates Foundation matches every dollar that Rotary raises 2-to-1.

Last year, there were 11 cases of polio in the world - 6 in Afghanistan and 5 in Pakistan.

Learn more or make a donation here.

Lake Forest Bar and Grill is in Town Center by the Ballinger entrance, 17535 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155


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The music plays all month at the North City Bistro

Friday, October 13, 2017

North City Bistro
The North City Bistro and Wine Shop is located in the North City Business District in Shoreline. It features live jazz five nights a week, with small plates served from 4:30pm to close.

There's normally a cover charge for the acts - but no charge for kids under 18. North City Bistro is All Ages All the Time.

Open: Tuesday – Saturday
Wine Shop: 2:00pm
Kitchen: 4:30pm to Close
1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155
206-365-4447

North City Bistro
All Ages All the Time
Here's the line-up for the rest of October 2017.
  • Fri Oct 13 - IvyLane - Pop Mash-ups
  • Sat Oct 14 - Michael Shrieve's Spellbinder
  • Tues Oct 17 - Gretta Matassa Student Showcase
  • Wed Oct 18 - Choro das 3 - Brazilian Choro
  • Thur Oct 19 - Johnny Pinetree and the Yellin' Degenerates
  • Fri Oct 20 - Hopscotch - Original and Classic Jazz
  • Sat Oct 21 - The Music of Four
  • Tues Oct 24 - Tyrone Hashimoto - R/B via Tokyo
  • Wed Oct 25 - McPage and Powell - Great Blues
  • Thur Oct 26 - Wiretappers - Honky And Tonk
  • Fri Oct 27 - Camille Bloom - CD Release Show
  • Sat Oct 28 - Danny Godinez - Guitar Wizardry

It's always a good idea to make reservations on the webpage before you go - some nights sell out ahead of time.



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Patty Pan Cooperative Humble Feast Monday features a Cuban menu

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Acorn squash
Image from Fine Cooking
This Monday's Humble Feast menu will be Ropa Vieja (beef stew, along with a vegetarian version), Black Beans with Sofrito, Yellow Rice, Red Cabbage Slaw, and Thumbprint Cookies with Dulce de Leche.

Patty Pan Grill Cooperative Humble Feast Monday, October 2, 5:30 to 7:30pm, 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Price: $12/person (plus tax).
For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets, prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner.
Kids half price.

Purchase Tickets In Advance at this website

And here's a fall favorite recipe from Patty Pan:


Squash Hummus
Yield: about 2 cups

1 acorn squash
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon dried parsley               
1 medium-size clove of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Cut the halves into chunks that will fit in your steamer, and steam them for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they're soft.

Scoop the pulp and puree it in a food processor, along with the remaining ingredients.


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