The Coterie Room – Seattle, WA
The Coterie Room – Seattle, WA
In the former Restaurant Zoe space, The Coterie Room is a breath of fresh air. I love everything about it. From the white subway tiled open kitchen to the distressed wood floors and lone yet stunning chandelier, everything is perfectly balanced here including the food. Chef Brian McCracken (a fellow Seattle Prep alum alongside my husband) has outdone himself yet again! A nominee by Food & Wine for ‘People’s Best New Chef’ he’s proving that he’s deserving of the attention.
Our meal was outstanding from start to finish. I would order everything I had again in a heartbeat. My fish was a special of the night so chances are it won’t be on the menu next time but it was outstanding. I am now a huge fan of Turbot…a fish I didn’t know much about before this dinner. And my husband’s duck leg confit was seriously the best duck confit I’ve ever had…absolutely amazing!!!
The only thing I wish I had done differently is order the “six pack of beer for the kitchen crew” for a mere $10…totally worth it. Having worked in a kitchen myself I can tell you the first thing you do once your shift is done and the kitchen is clean is crack open a cold one by the walk in and dish about the night’s events. It’s the perfect cap to the evening…and then you wake up the next morning and it’s a brand new day. Next time!
Endive Salad dressed in a tarragon mustard vinaigrette with candied walnuts and aged gouda (I held the gouda although I’m sure it’s great)
Poutine – braised pork shoulder gravy, fried Beecher’s cheese curds and tender herbs
Market Fish of the Day – Turbot over a parsnip puree and roasted brussels sprouts
Duck Leg Confit – crispy pan seared duck leg with buttered farro, arugula and a mission fig conserve
Chocolate Caramel Tort – covered in an orange ganache with candied hazelnuts
Brilliant!
The Good Eater 
I love the idea of buying the beer for the crew, I work at Purple Cafe in Kirkland, and at the end of the night our kitchen crew drinks Amstel light. I love the name, and the website has some great photos, next time my husband and I have a babysitter we will definitely check out this place. Oohlala, Thanks for the article!!!
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I love Purple! I normally go to the one downtown because it’s closest to me but if I go to Kirkland hopefully I’ll run into you. The Waygu pastrami was one of my favorite things on the menu but now it’s off. Tell them to bring it back:) And yes, go to The Coterie Room with your husband when you get the chance. It’s food that won’t disappoint.