Sip Northwest, Winter 2015
SIPNORTHWEST COM THE DISH and THE WHALE WINS in Fremont Both are intimate European minded eateries with a focus on fresh seafood With a new cookbook to her name A Boat A Whale A Walrus Erickson has come a long way since her fi rst restaurant gig at BOAT STREET CAFE I love watching oysters being shucked pizzas being made and someone butchering a fi sh says Erickson Its all interesting to me There are times when Erickson wishes she could hide but mostly she loves being out in front at her restaurants I have always felt like I was cooking for guests in my home she says Cooking for anyone is intimate CUL INARY S E T L I ST Theres choreography props and set design on this kitchen stage too Erickson in particular says she pays close attention to layout and how a cooking area is organized We try to make our kitchens as beautiful as possible especially when they are in view of the guests she says Selfi shly we want to work in a beautiful space when possible Both of her open kitchen restaurants adhere to this philosophy The Whale Wins boasts a gorgeous wood fi red oven framed by marble and set behind the counter while The Walrus sports buckets of iced oysters beneath an antler pronged chandelier and next to expert shuckers Le Pigeon TThe breathtaking beauty of Washingtons Cascade Mountains gourmet meals created from the freshest local ingredients a luxurious spa and accommodations in harmony with nature Plan your winter escape at sleepinglady com 8005742123 Leavenworth Washington
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