Percy's is OPEN!

Thank you Suzi Pratt for the gorgeous photos of our latest finished project.
Ladies and Gentlemen may we introduce to you...PERCY'S.
More: Julien Perry's article, Seattle Eater.

 

Boxed Up

One of our own, Architect Greg Lewis, won a spot to participate in an architectural take on the Surrealist game, exquisite corpse. It will be a series of three installations by three different artists that build upon each other. You can see his work at 605 15th Ave E. on Capitol Hill...read more.

Very cool Greg!
 

An American in Paris

The term 'Classique' in French is often used when speaking about style, ambience and a description of something that is reliable, expected and sustains history in a classic way. Much like classical literature, art, or music.

Today I visited and dined in the Ralph Lauren store and restaurant on Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. C'est trés beau et classique.

In a world where modern design is the trend in new spaces, and often times is void of warmth...it is nourishing to be surrounded by the beauty and history of a stately Parisian townhome turned store and restaurant with classic RL intimacy and unwavering sophisticated rustic charm.

Watch this RL video to see the journey of this space being built.

C'est magnifique!



173 Boulevard Saint Germain



 

 

 

Poulet rôti

Perfectly prepared roast chicken never disappoints. 

I was reminded today when I was in a Parisian open air market how much I love the way Europeans approach food shopping...and selling for that matter. Specialized shops for cheese, bread, seafood, meats, produce...which I'm so glad we've adopted in our farmer's markets at home...but this is different. I'm talking a whole family lineage can be responsible for that cheese shop...that butcher has been selling meat his whole life...and a wine shop owner will be one of the best sommelier's you've ever met. It's considered a métier to run one of these shops, a skilled profession or trade, much like a master craftsman is respected for his skill, these men and women are respected for theirs.

I bought a roast chicken from a man today that has probably sold roast chicken for 40 years...ask me if it was delicious...I dare you.

It was so succulent that I laughed inside how much happiness a simple roast chicken can impart.

I asked Chef Jim Drohman of Le Pichet & Café Presse how to make a proper roast chicken...find the recipe on his blog here or order one to go from Café Presse. Better yet, come take a cooking class with him in Mallet Kitchen next time he has one...French basics defined.

In the meantime, I'll visit Monsieur poulet again.

A bientôt!

He's scooping up the small round peeled potatoes he roasts at the bottom with the chicken drippings

 

Marche at rue Mouffetard, 4e.

Percy's & Co. Ballard

We are only a few weeks out from delivering the next destination bar in Ballard, Percy's & Co. The building and location are so special, in a historical sense. It has been a bar since 1898! Yes, that's 115 years, and throughout the prohibition you know they had a speak easy in the back...imagine all memories made here.

The cool factor of this apothecary style bar is a given when you consider who is behind it all. Wade Weigel and Jeff Ofelt who are Seattle rockstars in their own right...collectively they have brought us the Ace Hotel, Rudy's barbershops, King's Hardware, Bimbo's Cantina & the Cha-Cha lounge. Partnering with Kyle Taylor and Joe Peterson, longtime friends and veterans of New York City’s Apotheke. 

I can't wait to order a special cocktail with infusions and tinctures to heal whatever ails me!