From Missoula to Spokane, Spokane to Seattle, Seattle to Spain, and back to Seattle, all in one weekend! We had to pull a few strings but we made it happen. Spain was just an addition to our Seattle Chocolate Salon agenda, well not really Spain but a Spanish Tapas Restaurant, The Harvest Vine. With the help from a native Seattle foodie we entered the address in google maps, hopped in a cab (thankfully), rode uphill for 23 blocks, and hopped off for a Spanish experience in the Pacific Northwest.
A traditional tapas experience consists of various appetizer items stuck with toothpicks, accompanied with Spanish wine and talks of food and life. At the end of the meal you bring the cashier your toothpicks, where they are counted and added to your drink bill. Our experience was minus the toothpicks, but ample wine and an evening spent in great company. (Thanks again Jeff and Aggie for the meal!)
Wine was our first decision and it was a Valdueza, a Spanish blend of Cabernet Savignon and Shiraz grapes, a wonderful compliment to all of the dishes. The wine was brought with our first course of Spanish tortillas and salted peppers. Everyone chose a few items and the plates were brought out, divided and returned with out a morsel left. Some of the meal favorites included; a chorizo plate from different Spanish regions, Pequillo peppers with boquerones (fresh anchovies) , duck confit, and a foie gras (we couldn't help taking a side trip to France). After 2 and a half hours, a couple bottles of wine, and 7 courses we decided it was time to pack up and call it a night. We hailed the next cab, chatted about the cabby's grandchildren, Jeff and Aggie's anniversary, (Happy anniversary!), and McDonalds, food always becomes a topic! We were dropped a few blocks away from the hotel which gave us some time to digest our Spanish experience and plan for our Top Pot coffee and donut trip scheduled for the next morning.
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