Ask a Chef: Jason Wilson, Where Should We Eat in Seattle?

We asked 2010 JBF Best Chef: Northwest Award winner Jason Wilson of Seattle’s Crush for his favorite places to eat in the Emerald City.

Late-Night Dining
Jade Garden
206.622.8181
424 7th Avenue South
“They have live tanks that are always full of spot prawns, which I get wok-fried with salt and pepper.”


Quintessential Northwest Cooking
Lark
206.323.5275
926 12th Avenue
“Chef Johnathan Sundstrom has a great connection with the Northwest producers, and his food really speaks to these connections.”


Special Occasion
Canlis
206.283.3313
2576 Aurora Avenue North
“It’s a legend and they just keep getting better; Jason Franey has really lifted the food there.”


Quick snack  
Fonte Café
206.777.6193
1321 1st Avenue
“At the base of the Four Seasons, they have great, easy, quick foods and coffee—coffee is like oxygen here in Seattle.”


Family Dinner  
Nishino
206.322.5800
3130 East Madison Street
“We love to take our son, and meet friends who have kids, at Nishino in Madison Park. That’s right, sushi for the three year-olds—they love it!”