Lark

One of the best things about moving to a new city, is trying out the new restaurants. This past weekend, we visited Lark. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, its a small unassuming restaurant that can easily be passed by without notice. We did.

After finding the restaurant and having the hostess hang our coats, we settled into our table. With in moments of viewing the menu, were were excited that this could be a place to add to our list of Seattle favorites.

Not wanting to judge a menu by it's "cover" if you will, we slowly went through the sections: cheese, vegetables/grains, charcuterie, fish, meat, desserts.

Lark's menu is meant to be sampled and shared, and it's recommended each person orders two-three dishes per person. Depending on what is ordered, the chef then sends out the dishes in a succession, perfectly choreographed from delicate and soft to robust and more intense.

It was fantastic! We weren't disappointed with any of the dishes and can't wait to go back and try more.

A bit more about the chef: In addition to being named "Best Chef Northwest/Hawaii” by the James Beard Foundation in May 2005, Johnathan Sundstrom has also worked with some of New York and San Francisco’s most renowned chefs Daniel Boulud, Jean-George Vongerichten, Diane Forley, Gary Danko, and Traci Des Jardins. Following a series of inspiring and educational travels, John returned to Seattle with a renewed sense of purpose, new ideas and techniques, and a greater understanding of excellence.