Expert Picks: Chef Kathy Casey
Updated: December 01, 2006
Celebrity chef Kathy Casey--restaurant proprietess, cookbook author, cocktail consultant, cooking teacher and innovator of Dish D'Lish products--shares her favorite drinks, bites and hot spots in hometown Seattle and across the country.
On this page:At Home: Seattle, On the Road.
At Home: Seattle
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Noble Court Restaurant
Read Reviews1644 140th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005 (map)
"My favorite place for dim sum and a great alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving!"
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Crush
Read Reviews2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)
"Jason Wilson and his wife Nicole are another two of my favorite people, and their intimate restaurant in a house in Madison Valley reflects their love and food and warm gracious demeanor. A must-visit for any foodie!"
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Choice Linens & Chair Covers
Write a review312 W Republican St, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)
"The best place for beautiful and elegant linen rental."
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Pacific Science Center
Read Reviews200 Second Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)
"There is a room here filled with butterflies that will land on you. How fun is that?"
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Moberely, Kent DMD
Write a review2450 33rd Ave W Ste 107, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)
"Dr. Moberely is the best dentist I have ever been to! He keeps your smile bright and can fix anything! And of course his wonderful staff is as great as he is, too."
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Green Leaf Rstrnt Vietnamese
Read Reviews418 Eighth Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
"Peter Kwang and his family run what has become one of my favorite casual dining spots in Seattle. Be sure you order the banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake)."
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Madame K's Pizza Bistro
Read Reviews5327 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
"A fun place to go for tasty pizza with the girls, or on a date."
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Ballard Oral & Maxillofacial
Write a review1801 NW Market St Ste 108, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
"Dr. Tidwell will put your mind at ease and is top notch in his field."
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Volterra
Read Reviews5411 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
"A wonderful jewel of a restaurant owned by dear friends Chef Don Curtiss and Michelle Quisenberry. They met at my Food Studios, fell in love and then my husband and I were in their wedding in Volterra. Check out the Tuscan Limoncello Rosemary Drop--a cocktail I created for their wedding that's now on the menu."
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
Read Reviews3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
"For a perfect Northwest afternoon, take a picnic and check out the fish ladder that allows salmon and other fish to make their way upstream from the salt water of Puget Sound to the fresh water of Lake Union and Lake Washington--or just linger on the beautifully planted grounds."
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LT Nails
Write a review2309 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98117 (map)
"This place is run by two fabulous business women, Kim and Kathy. Make sure you call ahead for an appointment."
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Qtini Spa Studio
Write a review3409 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)
"This is a super drop-in place for a spur of the moment pedi or a manicure that stays on--and as a chef, that says a lot!"
On the Road
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Heathman Hotel
Read Reviews1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
"This is my favorite place to stay in Portland--right in the heart of downtown. A Portland classic. Stop in the bar for terrific sips and nibbles."
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Mint
Read Reviews816 N Russell, Portland, OR 97227 (map)
"Proprietor Lucy has been a creative cocktail frontrunner in the Portland restaurant scene for years--be sure to try her Avocado Daiquiri!"
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Hyde
Read Reviews8029 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)
"This is the most exclusive club in the world right now, and my Kathy Casey Food Studios beverage associate, Ryan Magarian, developed the cocktails all the stars can't get enough of."
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Golden Nugget
Read Reviews129 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (map)
"If you aren't experienced at table games, go here where the old-time dealers will help you learn the games. Old-school, retro Vegas at its finest!"
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Pegu Club
Read Reviews77 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012 (map)
"This is Audrey Saunders' new club. The drinks are very clean, most made with only four or five ingredients, and a host of unusual bitters are used, which adds a depth not found in most cocktails today. And check out the ice cubes, which Saunders brags are the biggest in New York."
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MyBoyinVegas.com @ Body English
Read Reviews4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (map)
"Hip, fun and a great place to people watch or dance with the crowd."
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Crustacean Restaurant
Read Reviews1475 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
"My staff and I celebrated my husband's 50th birthday here, complete with sake bombs and garlic crab and garlic noodles. A great place for a fun dinner!"
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Vij's
Read Reviews1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1 (map)
"The grooviest Indian food around--try the Portobello mushroom dish and the jackfruit, and enjoy a big glass of Canadian Cider while you wait--they don't take reservations."
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Katsu-Ya
Read Reviews11680 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)
"My Kathy Casey Food Studios beverage associate, Ryan Magarian, developed the signature cocktails here--be sure to try a Watermelon Cucumber Mojito."
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Milk and Honey
Read ReviewsLower East Side, New York, NY 10002 (map)
"Most think this place is an urban legend, but it is the cocktails that are truly legendary."
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Olea
Read Reviews1338 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
"Great atmosphere along with some killer pork dishes--try the pate and the pork belly."
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Wynn Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
Read Reviews3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (map)
"Love the rooms, love the casino, love the restaurants--be sure to sign up for a player's card for great comps!"
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Myth Restaurant
Read Reviews470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)
"One of my favorite San Fran restaurants. Great food and fantastic service."
