If not your feet, it'll be your palate that will bring you to Port Townsend, WA with this vague dream of a flavor that promises to move you and sing a song within your delighted mouth. Many of us could share your dream of sitting on top of the transparent crystal waters of the amazing Puget Sound; at a pristine white table all wrapped in appetite-opening scents from the kitchen.
What is that dream flavor thirst you want to quench? Perhaps an incredible bowl of clam chowder? With clams fresh from the area, one piled on top of the other -just to further tempt you with their magical shells and scents; sitting gracefully on a beautiful bowl of one of the best chowders you've ever tasted?
Or is it a tempting plate of contrast between the poetical finesse of Angel Hair pasta, deliciously perfumed with herbs and sauce, as a bed for those Colossal Prawns that make this place so special? How about a steaming Bouillabaisse in the Northwestern style? Every piece delicious with the varied flavors of the local shellfish. And with it, ripe, shiny, scrumptious tomatoes; further scented with fennel, leek and court bouillon?
Maybe the Wild Salmon Rose? We are saying wild "Cape Clare Salmon" poached in Spanish white wine and drizzled with a Spanish Wine Beurre Blanc. Served over fire-wilted spinach with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables?
Would it rather be the scents of a seafood and chorizo "Paella"...With wild prawns, wild salmon and local seafood - with spicy Spanish "chorizo" sausage in this classic Spanish saffron rice dish (with a little of a Northwest Twist!!!) ?
But, actually, it could be the Bruschettas - with their grilled "ciabatta" bread topped with your choice of fig chutney, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and a juicy head of roasted garlic. Or sautéed mushrooms, "chevre" goat cheese & caramelized Onions. Or, black olive "tapanade" and fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers?
Pepperoni and Prosciutto? But it has to be on top of four delicious kinds of cheeses, on a pizza crust so delicate, your tongue finds delight in breaking down its fine layers, just to come to find the familiar but festive flavors of a home made chunky red sauce.
Or maybe, if so you fancy, topped with exquisite "Portobello" mushroom and "Havarti" cheese, in perfect balance of flavors with mozzarella, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, tomatoes, tarragon and sautéed Portobello.
Perhaps your desires can only be quenched with a pot roast and linguine, as accustomed in the North of Italy. It is very slowly cooked... exotic, irresistibly spicy and savory to your palate's content! All garnished with caramelized onions and spinach.
Or would you rather be tempted with some smoked chicken with brandy and apples, Glazed in cider and brandy sauce with fresh apples? Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Or "La Pasta Primavera" of penne pasta tossed with fresh zucchini, eggplant, onions, tomato and basil in a roasted garlic tomato broth. Topped with Parmesan cheese! How about a "Vegetable Donburi"? With sweet and spicy stir-fried vegetables and tofu, over delicious rice. A "Yakiudon"? With its thick noodles stir-fried with delicate vegetables and juicy chicken (or tofu?)
Would you be tempted by "Tofu Fries"...Crispy on the outside, savory and tender on the inside? There is also an "Adult Cheese Griller" Asiago cheese and bacon, grilled to perfection on aromatic Asiago-potato-cheese bread?
The "Mediterranean" with Black Forest ham, Genoa salami, splendid olives, and Provolone or Swiss cheese and lettuce, with a garlic-herb spread, on organic Country Levain? The exotic and delicious flavor of the Asian Noodles and Forbidden Black Rice? Or an irresistible, all organic, spinach lasagna?
Would "Twice Baked Potatoes & Applesauce (with apple-fennel salad) tempt you? See what I mean? And in Port Townsend, these are only a few possible feasts for your delight!
It seems easy to assure you that whichever flavor you might be dreaming of, you'll find on the splendidly creative stoves of this port of Port Townsend, Washington.
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