In the old days, Beep Beep and I spent most of our time in the clubs in Pioneer Square. This was actually our first time in Pioneer Square sober. So far on this trip, I drank like I was pregnant. I averaged a beer and a glass of wine a night, and that was with Beep Beep’s encouragement. Being back on our old stomping grounds didn’t make me want to drink. Instead of a beer on a patio, I suggested an ice-cold kombucha.
There was a game going on that day and everyone was dressed up in green. A band played their trumpets on the street. Blue smoke billowed out and then a throng of fans came out like a horde of zombies on Walking Dead.
When we returned to our hotel, we found out that Beep Beep’s relatives were staying with us – a total of four adults and a baby. The penthouse only had two bedrooms and a pull out bed in the kitchen. On the way to dinner, Beep Beep said she wanted to do a midnight run and head back to Vancouver after supper. Just like the old days when we would manufacture drama. I was game, I found this turn of events exciting.
To fuel up for our move, we went to my husband’s favourite happy hour spot, List. On Sundays, appetizers are half price all day long. Beers and wine are $4.00. First up was the ahi tuna on a bed of lentils. The seared honey ginger tuna was perfectly rare on the inside. The lentils were too spicy which made it almost uneatable.
The Baked Broccoli ($8.50) was simple. The broccoli tasted like it was boiled and then pan-fried. The florets retained a nice crunch. Beep Beep liked this dish but I would pass in the future.
The Octopus Salad ($14) was a winner. The tender pieces of octopus was cut in little pieces and tasted of grill. The citrus emulsion was quite bright and strong.
The Homemade Gnocchi with black truffle cream ($14) was so good that I ordered two plates. The fragrant truffle sauce and the soft bites of gnocchi melted on our tongue. Be warned – this is a rich tasting dish.
I read on Yelp that the Salt and Pepper Calamari ($11) wasn’t anything special and it was too salty. I ordered it and asked for the kitchen to go easy on salt. For $5.50, I thought it was great. The squid was tender and delicious, nicely fried and the light batter was crispy. No complaints from me.
List is always busy and offers happy hour until 6:00pm and then again later at night. Happy hour is one of the best deals in Seattle for booze and food. I’m already looking to my next visit.
Hitting the Sauce 