Food & Drink
Cravings: Kale
All of the sudden, we can't get enough of this hearty, nutritious and delicious green.
By Carolyn Yuen September 16, 2011
This article originally appeared in the October 2011 issue of Seattle magazine.
GOLDEN BEETLE
Maria Hines’ newest restaurant serves up Carnation-based Full Circle Farm’s kale sautéed with harissa, lemon and garlic for a flavorful balance of earthy, bright and spicy notes. $8. Ballard, 1744 NW Market St.; 206.706.2977; golden-beetle.com
BOAT STREET CAFE
The kale gratin brunch entrée’s baked-cheese top is melted over a creamy bed of kale, served with a poached egg and hot Italian sausage. Good morning, indeed. $14. Belltown, 3131 Western Ave.; 206.632.4602; boatstreetcafe.com
FLYING APRON
This kale salad, using organic Full Circle Farms’ leafy green, is tossed with toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch and lightly drizzled in a vegan sesame-ginger dressing. $5.45/small, $7.95/large. Fremont, 3510 Fremont Ave. N; 206.442.1115; flyingapron.com
HOUSE OF THE SUN
Delicately crisp kale, collard and zucchini chips are made from dehydrated organic greens from local farmers’ markets and seasoned with a kick of cayenne and garlic. $5. Various farmers’ markets, including Ballard. Bellevue, 1313 156th Ave. NE, Suite 125; 206.992.1893; houseofthesunrawfood.com
ST. DAMES
The tamari-braised kale side dish is a colorful mix of green, purple and dino kale for a savory accompaniment to your main dish. $2.50/side. Columbia City, 4525 Martin Luther King Jr. Way; 206.725.8879; stdames.com