The 10 Very Best Restaurants of 2006

Seattle Magazine

Major contribution: Glamour with a warm touch >> At first glimpse the all-cream dining room seems awfully stylized, but certain affectionate details let you know that you are welcome in this chic little world. Think complexion-flattering light; cozy, knowing wine service; and olives, served while you wait, exactly as warm as your lips. Chef Jason Wilson has a knack for the elegant braise; in particular, his simple short ribs are justly worth the fuss they have generated.