August Lunch Club at Spinasse
It’s rumored that Chef Jason Stratton sold his soul to the Devil. And after wandering into his Spinasse on Capitol Hill a few months ago for a quick bite, I’m certain it must be true: the first tastes were so amazing, previous plans went up in flames and I couldn’t escape before devouring fourteen dishes. Call it traditional Piemontese mixed with Black Magic. I lost a bet when one hand-made pasta called tajarin (say “TIE-yuh-reen” so nobody sniggers), so fine it makes angel hair seem evil, sauced with a transporting pork ragu, was somehow even more divine in its simple butter and sage version. How could you not succumb?
But you needn’t be frightened. Because Seattle Foodies will be your moral compass and keep you safely in this world for August’s First Friday Lunch Club when Spinasse will open its doors just for us with a special menu. Here’s what Jason and sous chef Carrie are thinking:
Welcome
‘08 Brut (Gavi) – Broglia
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Antipasti
Pio Tosini Prosciutto with local Peaches
Zucchini and rice torta with lovage
Spring Green with Barolo vinegar and Ligurian olive oil
‘09 Gavi – Broglia
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Primi
Tajarin with butter and sage
Tagliatelle with milk braised pork
‘09 Dolcetto d’Alba – Sori’ Paitin
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Secondi
Rabbit Meatballs with turnips
Quail with polenta and basil
‘09 Langhe Nebbiolo – Giorgio Pelissero
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Dessert
Almond Cake with raspberries
Where: Spinasse
Address: 1531 14th Avenue
When: Friday, August 5th, 11:30am
Cost: $35 (+ tax, tip, drinks), optional wine pairing $25
See you there!
P.S. I’m not worried about Jason in the Hereafter. If I were the Devil, I’d gladly trade his soul back for a plate of that butter & sage tajarin.
UPDATE: Michael (Spinasse Manager) has set the cap at 46 people, and we currently have 51 signed up. But don’t despair, there’s usually a bit of last-minute shuffle. So if you’d like to join, why not email me to get on the wait list?