I love everything at Mamnoon

April 28, 2015monpetitseattle Leave a comment

Mamnoon is one of my favorite Seattle restaurants. They serve fabulous Syrian and Lebanese cuisine.

Last time we went, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. The salads and the keftas (minced beef and lamb) were delicious. We also ordered flavorful stuffed vine leaves (Dolmeh). We discovered a new dish: Muhammara. It is a dip made with pepper paste, walnuts, pomegranate, and cumin.

They also have a great list of cocktails; I recommend the No. 13- Lily of Bekaa Valley (saffron infused Lillet, Elderflower liqueur, and Prosecco)

I also love the beautiful, unique, and warm interior design. Colorful table tops, contemporary Middle Eastern and African pictures, partition between the lounge and the dining room, and also the pendant lights! I love everything. Try to ask to be seated in the lounge room, it is more convivial with its sofas and isn’t as loud as the main room.

If you want to go there for lunch be aware that the lunch menu is different and shorter.
Remember you can also take out: read my previous post.

— Mamnoon 1508 Melrose ave

Brunch at Brass Tacks

April 25, 2015monpetitseattle Leave a comment

Brass Tacks is a great place in Georgetown we discovered a few weeks ago. In a few words: live music, games, comfort food, and nice decor.

In a very convivial and modest atmosphere, we had a great time listening to an amazing pianist playing nonstop during one hour. The decor is very nice and entertaining with a very large bar, an open kitchen, art on brick walls, old-fashioned lights, and live plants on the walls.

We played a game of Shuffleboard on very nice table. A foosball table is also available.

We began with cocktails, a perfect Moscow Mule in a copper mug for Monsieur and a delicious Grapefruit Mimosa for myself.

Then, from a short and classic brunch menu, we chose:
– Scrambled eggs with seasonal roasted vegetables, shaved sheep cheese, and greens
– Washington grass fed burger with cheddar, melted onions, and house pickles and aioli
Everything was very tasty and fresh.