News on Ethan Stowell’s Red Cow, Cassis Coming to Alki in February

By Seattle Mag January 20, 2014

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!–paging_filter–pstrongRed Cow/strongbrThere’s no good reason why Madrona’s most charming restaurant space has had such a revolving door—first Cremant, then June, then Bea. So here’s hoping Ethan Stowell’s Red Cow, a neighborhood French bistro specializing in steak frites, will be the concept that finally breaks the curse. Scheduled to open in January or early February, the menu will be approachable, every-night fare, and there will be outdoor seating once the weather improves. Also note: Stowell’s return to fine dining, Noyer, will seat just 20 in an intimate dining room tucked behind Red Cow when it opens in spring. brbrstrongCassis Returnsnbsp;nbsp;/strong nbsp;brFolks have been longing for Jef Fike’s food ever since he closed Cassis in 2004. The place, a sunny corner restaurant on the north end of Capitol Hill serving bistro classics—frisée salad with lardons and a poached egg, bouillabaisse with rouille, seared duck breast, tarte Tatin—made a lasting impression. The good news? Fike is reopening Cassis, this time across from Alki Beach (2820 Alki Ave.), later in February. Fike gave me a sneak peek at the menu, and it’s filled with hearty, tempting flavors: steak frites, mussels steamed in white wine, cassoulet, even calf’s liver in Madeira wine with caramelized shallots. brbr/p

 

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