Quinn's Gastropub and Molly Moon's Ice Cream!
She Said:
When i read about Quinn's opening on Capitol Hill almost two years ago, i immediately added it to The List.
Why? Well, read for yourself.
A quaint little gastropub, featuring exotic and off-the-wall proteins, a medley of imported beers, and a funky Capitol Hill renovated space (not to mention the same creators as Restaurant Zoe), i was convinced.
So, Brett and i headed up to the Hill to check it out. Unfortunately, we weren't the only ones who had heard about its fabulousness. The wait was over an hour (Quinn's does not take reservations), and we were starving, so we headed to Tango instead.
Almost 2 years later, we figured the popularity of Quinn's would have simmered a bit, and so we ventured up the Hill once more, to finally experience this beauty. Even after two years, Quinn's, located on the corner of 10th and East Pike, was still buzzing with business.
Located on the very hip Pike Pine corridor on Capitol Hill, Quinn's location makes it a perfect place to grab a Friday night drink or some nibblies. Again, we were not the only ones with this brilliant idea. Fortunately for us, Quinn's has a main level (more conducive to drinking and nibbling and socializing) as well as an upstairs (more of a sit-down dining experience), and we were seated immediately at a small table on the upper deck.
I love love LOVE the decor of this place. Similar to many other Seattle haunts, it's open, with visible plumbing, cloaked in dark wood and exposed beams, with transom smokey glass windows.
It was dimly lit (we took no indoor pictures as to not upset the ambiance this darkness created), which made for THE MOST romantic setting.
We glanced over the menu, which is as diverse as the clientele at Quinn's: beef tongue, bone marrow, wild boar, frogs legs -- you guys, if you want funky foods at affordable prices, this is the place for you! None of it is pretentious, either. It's simply different. And rustic. And a little bit heavy. I love it.
What really caught our eye was on the drinks portion of the menu. There was a $27 bottle of beer (Koningshoeven Bock Trappist Ale). Both Brett and I were eying it, wondering what it was laced with to be that expensive...
Our waiter (Jerry, loved him) approached and welcomed us, asking if we had any questions. I immediately asked him what made this bottle of beer $27... he proceeded to tell us that all the beers on the list of imports were made by Trappist [silent] Belgian monks, and that all the proceeds of this beer went back to the community as a donation. So, basically, Brett and i would be philanthropists by purchasing this beer... We were convinced.
The beer arrived (large bottle -- probably held about 3 pints worth of beer), and the sommelier poured the glasses. It was a deep red color, and had hints of berry to it. One thing i noted (and loved) is that the sommelier gave Brett the beer with the most foam, saying, "Let's let you wait, and not the lady." I just loved that! Pure class, all the way (much to Brett's chagrin!).
Halfway through our beers, we ordered our mains. Brett ordered pork ribs ($19?), and I ordered the roasted half-chicken and arugula ($16).
They arrived quickly, and we devoured them. Brett wasn't overly impressed with his meal, but i was blown away. The chicken had a subtle lemon flavor, and the mashed chick-pea puree it was on was to die for. Coupled with the warm tomatoes and olives, and the spicy arugula, the flavors mashed perfectly. OH MY GOSH, so so good. Now i want to try everything on the menu!
We cleaned our plates, and sipped the rest of the beers with fat and happy bellies. I could've stayed and enjoyed people watching all night, but alas, Molly Moon's ice cream was calling!
We headed out into the night, and walked a block north to Seattle's most happening ice cream spot, Molly Moon's. This place is amazing. Simple flavors, creative medleys, home made, hormone-free, local ingredients. The line was out the door!
We ordered a single scoop ($3) of the raspberry mint sorbet in one of their home-made waffle cones (an extra $1) and walked across the street to watch an urban haphazard game of dodgeball happening at the park.
[so happy with my sorbet!]
Hand in hand, sharing an ice cream cone, and watching people of all ages, race, size, skill try to pelt each other with rubber balls... well, it just doesn't get more romantic than that!
[Brett enthralled with the dodgeball!]
When i read about Quinn's opening on Capitol Hill almost two years ago, i immediately added it to The List.
Why? Well, read for yourself.
A quaint little gastropub, featuring exotic and off-the-wall proteins, a medley of imported beers, and a funky Capitol Hill renovated space (not to mention the same creators as Restaurant Zoe), i was convinced.
So, Brett and i headed up to the Hill to check it out. Unfortunately, we weren't the only ones who had heard about its fabulousness. The wait was over an hour (Quinn's does not take reservations), and we were starving, so we headed to Tango instead.
Almost 2 years later, we figured the popularity of Quinn's would have simmered a bit, and so we ventured up the Hill once more, to finally experience this beauty. Even after two years, Quinn's, located on the corner of 10th and East Pike, was still buzzing with business.
Located on the very hip Pike Pine corridor on Capitol Hill, Quinn's location makes it a perfect place to grab a Friday night drink or some nibblies. Again, we were not the only ones with this brilliant idea. Fortunately for us, Quinn's has a main level (more conducive to drinking and nibbling and socializing) as well as an upstairs (more of a sit-down dining experience), and we were seated immediately at a small table on the upper deck.
I love love LOVE the decor of this place. Similar to many other Seattle haunts, it's open, with visible plumbing, cloaked in dark wood and exposed beams, with transom smokey glass windows.It was dimly lit (we took no indoor pictures as to not upset the ambiance this darkness created), which made for THE MOST romantic setting.
We glanced over the menu, which is as diverse as the clientele at Quinn's: beef tongue, bone marrow, wild boar, frogs legs -- you guys, if you want funky foods at affordable prices, this is the place for you! None of it is pretentious, either. It's simply different. And rustic. And a little bit heavy. I love it.
What really caught our eye was on the drinks portion of the menu. There was a $27 bottle of beer (Koningshoeven Bock Trappist Ale). Both Brett and I were eying it, wondering what it was laced with to be that expensive...
Our waiter (Jerry, loved him) approached and welcomed us, asking if we had any questions. I immediately asked him what made this bottle of beer $27... he proceeded to tell us that all the beers on the list of imports were made by Trappist [silent] Belgian monks, and that all the proceeds of this beer went back to the community as a donation. So, basically, Brett and i would be philanthropists by purchasing this beer... We were convinced.
The beer arrived (large bottle -- probably held about 3 pints worth of beer), and the sommelier poured the glasses. It was a deep red color, and had hints of berry to it. One thing i noted (and loved) is that the sommelier gave Brett the beer with the most foam, saying, "Let's let you wait, and not the lady." I just loved that! Pure class, all the way (much to Brett's chagrin!).
Halfway through our beers, we ordered our mains. Brett ordered pork ribs ($19?), and I ordered the roasted half-chicken and arugula ($16).
They arrived quickly, and we devoured them. Brett wasn't overly impressed with his meal, but i was blown away. The chicken had a subtle lemon flavor, and the mashed chick-pea puree it was on was to die for. Coupled with the warm tomatoes and olives, and the spicy arugula, the flavors mashed perfectly. OH MY GOSH, so so good. Now i want to try everything on the menu!
We cleaned our plates, and sipped the rest of the beers with fat and happy bellies. I could've stayed and enjoyed people watching all night, but alas, Molly Moon's ice cream was calling!
We headed out into the night, and walked a block north to Seattle's most happening ice cream spot, Molly Moon's. This place is amazing. Simple flavors, creative medleys, home made, hormone-free, local ingredients. The line was out the door!
We ordered a single scoop ($3) of the raspberry mint sorbet in one of their home-made waffle cones (an extra $1) and walked across the street to watch an urban haphazard game of dodgeball happening at the park.
[so happy with my sorbet!]
Hand in hand, sharing an ice cream cone, and watching people of all ages, race, size, skill try to pelt each other with rubber balls... well, it just doesn't get more romantic than that!
[Brett enthralled with the dodgeball!]
RATINGS:
Quinn's Gastropub
quinnspubseattle.com
1001 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206)325-7711
Romance: 5
Cool Ambiance/Interior: 5 (LOVED IT!)
All Around Service: 5: Class, all the way!
Cost: $$$ = entrees from $14 - 22
Would we recommend it?
5: Yes! And be sure to head to Molly Moon's, 917 E Pine St, Seattle, WA - (206) 708-7947, for some sweet treats afterwards!
Quinn's Gastropub
quinnspubseattle.com
1001 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206)325-7711
Romance: 5
Cool Ambiance/Interior: 5 (LOVED IT!)
All Around Service: 5: Class, all the way!
Cost: $$$ = entrees from $14 - 22
Would we recommend it?
5: Yes! And be sure to head to Molly Moon's, 917 E Pine St, Seattle, WA - (206) 708-7947, for some sweet treats afterwards!
