how to cook a wolf.

No this is not a recipe for a roasted wolf with a side of sweet potato mash... instead, this is me sharing my recent, birthday adventure: a trip to Ethan Stowell's How to Cook a Wolf.

My main squeeze and I are huge fans of Ethan Stowell - especially since one of our favorites is a few blocks away - Tavolata. That little restaurant has played a huge part in our relationship - our first romantic dinner together and then again for Valentine's Day. Their happy hour is fabulous too; we highly suggest the bruschetta with smoked fish, aioli and pickled onions, as well as their handmade gnocchi ala romana.

As such, I was beyond excited to dine at How to Cook a Wolf, Stowell's other famous spot in upper Queen Anne. The restaurant is nestled in a corner, a little more north of the other boutiques and cute date spots and has a gorgeous, rustic feel to it with an open kitchen and bare wood aesthetics.

Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by a gracious hostess and an excellent server attended to us. Being well-versed with the menu, he immediately pointed us to his all-time favorites which we gladly ordered (photos below).

To note, Stowell's dishes at How to Cook a Wolf are on the smaller portion side, and meant for sharing.  Two plates per person are recommended for a satiable meal. More than willingly, we were enthused to hear that and ordered four dishes total - allowing us to try all of the favorites.

soft cooked egg

Dungeness crab, chili aioli, pimento potato chips.

beef carpaccio

preserved pecorino, taggiasca olives, fava beans

campanelle

sugar snap peas, morels, black pepper, pecorino romano

scallops

spelt cous cous, sultanas, pinenuts, balsamic

Our favorites included the soft boiled eggs and scallops. The soft boiled eggs were absolutely decadent - the Dungeness crab and aioli added a touch of heat and acidity to the soft creamy yolk of the egg. In regards to the scallops - they were cooked perfectly, medium rare, with a beautiful sear on the top and bottom. Tender and juicy, they melted in our mouths. 

The beef carpaccio was also beautiful - great colors, flavors and very light. The campanelle had a fresh sauce of fresh basil, garlic and butter, as well as the flavor from the morels. Handmade pasta added to the dish also gave it a nice touch.

Overall, another beautiful and romantic dinner. I absolutely loved our little foodie adventure and am definitely adding this place to my must-eat list. 

how to cook a wolf

2208 Queen Anne Ave N.

Seattle, WA 98109

To make reservations, visit their website for more information. 

dishcrawl seattle: gastronomic adventures.

This past Tuesday, my main squeeze and I attended our very first Dischrawl! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the concept, be sure to check out my original post about it.

First stop of the night - one of my favorites: Local 360 - a sustainable restaurant that is known for using locally grown produce within a 360-mile radius. I've been to this quaint place many times, but was absolutely delighted that the dish prepared for us was not on the menu.. a little special treat for us Dishcrawlers.

Fried chicken on top of a light slaw and cornbread | Parsley and hazelnut pesto puree with endive and crostini | Rockfish hushpuppies placed on top of a sweet honey butter

spotted: me. instagramming my food.

Served to us by candelight, this was one of my favorite stops of the night.

Next, we ventured down 2nd Ave towards Sarajevo Lounge, a Bosnian club and restaurant.

on our way to the next stop for more yummy in our tummy

Hummus | Handmade lamb and beef sausage | Traditional Bosnian cream and roasted red pepper dipping sauces | Gyro slider

To be honest, I was very surprised at how tasty the food was... since I've always walked past the place and never been in. Not sure if it was my favorite place, but an interesting choice nonetheless to have on the Dishcrawl.

After that, we headed to one of my go-to places for take-out / where I go to satisfy my cravings for home cooking - Green Leaf, a Vietnamese restaurant. We were graciously welcomed in by the owner who explained the dishes in detail. I sort of didn't really pay attention, as I am all too familiar with this cuisine... just dug right into the yumminess.

Handmade fresh spring rolls | Sauteed shitake mushrooms with lemongrass  Mixed salad of green papaya, mangoes and lotus rootlets

To end the night on a sweet note, Holy Cannoli was the place to be for a custard-filled little sweet treat. My choice for the night? Limoncello.

My favorite place of the night? I'll pick two - Local 360 and Green Leaf.

And of course, I had to have a picture with Dishcrawl Seattle's Ambassador - Melissa.

Had a fun little Belltown adventure.Thanks, Dishcrawl Seattle for the splendid evening!

PS - Huge thanks to my main squeeze for taking great photos for me during the event.

Sponsored Post: I was contacted by Dishcrawl and compensated with free tickets. However, all opinions are my own.

Dishcrawl Seattle.

Think pubcrawl but for foodies.... that's right folks, a gastronomic adventure is happening in Seattle, and it's on Feb. 5th in Belltown. I'm absolutely stoked to participate in Dishcrawl Seattle - a unique dining experience that is similar to a progressive dinner... BUT better. 

Dishcrawl Seattle allows food-centric minds alike to come together and explore with their tastebuds, a variety of cuisines and restaurants. Next Tuesday, it's featuring four amazing Belltown restaurants! 

Which ones, you ask? Well - that's the fun part of this dishcrawl - it's a secret until day of, but you can play the guessing game and get hints by following @dishcrawlseattle on Twitter. Also, be sure to check out their Facebook page for yummy photos and specials to their favorite restaurants!

Tickets are sold here for only $45 to partake in this culinary exploration. As a treat to you m'dear readers, here is a discount code: lovebelltown 

Be sure to check back next week as when I post photos of my favorite dishcrawl bites, a Vine video clip of the adventure and more...

Hope to see some of my favorite Seattleites at Dishcrawl Seattle!

Sponsored Post: I was contacted by Dishcrawl and compensated with free tickets. However, all opinions are my own. I look forward to sharing with you my experience with Dishcrawl next week.