Great food is plentiful in Suquamish
Published on Thu, Jun 3, 2010 by John OwenRead More Owen at Large
During a recent stroll through the Edmonds Marina I noted a fleet of well-worn fishing boats that were similar to the Suquamish Tribal fleet we had previously seen offloading shrimp at the local docks.
On this particular day, none of the fishermen were in sight. It was during the noon hour and we wondered where they had wandered in search of an Edmonds-style feast.
On another sunny day we noted a lot of sporty Toyotas, Hondas, Lexus, Saturns and Volvos parked overlooking the long house and floating dock in the community of Suquamish.
We didn't know where all the drivers and passengers from the unoccupied autos registered in Poulsbo, Bainbridge, Kingston or Edmonds might be enjoying a meal.
Until we passed by the front door of the Agate Pass Cafe and noted virtually all of the seats were occupied. I guess some of the customers are partial to grilled duck breast with a warm bacon-lentil salad, cherry balsamic reduction and swiss chard because that was one of the choices on the evening menu.
Suquamish is an Indian word for "Place of Clean Water" and at one time clean water was about the safest choice on the local menus.
No more.
The menu at Bella Luna features everything from breakfast omelets to killer pizzas.
The Dock Side Grill is a new eatery that shows promise.
And at the Agate Pass Cafe the promise has been fulfilled. Marty Bracken is the owner and describes her role as someone who conceives the menu, selects appropriate wines, and washes the dishes.
Most recently she was director of operations for "TASTE" which serves the members and guests of the Seattle Art Gallery.
Before that she was a key figure in the kitchen operation at Earth and Ocean, the classic eatery at W Hotel in downtown Seattle. And she has held executive positions with Starbucks and Bon Appetite magazine.
When we enjoyed a recent Sunday brunch at Agate Pass Cafe sous chef Jason Orth was at the grill.
He's an avid hiker, biker, skier, surfer and rides a hot range. He lives in Squamish with his wife, daughter and pug dog.
Of course the most prominent name in Suquamish is Chief Seattle. He is buried in the tribal cemetery.
The community is also the site of Rain Bear Studio, which is noted for it's variety of Indian arts and crafts and as the residence of a 23-pound cat named Midnight that guards the front door.
All in all, Suquamish is now a great place for a culinary and historic day out, just a few minutes from the Kingston Ferry dock. The view from the tribal grounds looking out on the sound, the Seattle skylight and Mount Rainier is inspiring.
On top of that, the water is clean and the food is terrific.
On this particular day, none of the fishermen were in sight. It was during the noon hour and we wondered where they had wandered in search of an Edmonds-style feast.
On another sunny day we noted a lot of sporty Toyotas, Hondas, Lexus, Saturns and Volvos parked overlooking the long house and floating dock in the community of Suquamish.
We didn't know where all the drivers and passengers from the unoccupied autos registered in Poulsbo, Bainbridge, Kingston or Edmonds might be enjoying a meal.
Until we passed by the front door of the Agate Pass Cafe and noted virtually all of the seats were occupied. I guess some of the customers are partial to grilled duck breast with a warm bacon-lentil salad, cherry balsamic reduction and swiss chard because that was one of the choices on the evening menu.
Suquamish is an Indian word for "Place of Clean Water" and at one time clean water was about the safest choice on the local menus.
No more.
The menu at Bella Luna features everything from breakfast omelets to killer pizzas.
The Dock Side Grill is a new eatery that shows promise.
And at the Agate Pass Cafe the promise has been fulfilled. Marty Bracken is the owner and describes her role as someone who conceives the menu, selects appropriate wines, and washes the dishes.
Most recently she was director of operations for "TASTE" which serves the members and guests of the Seattle Art Gallery.
Before that she was a key figure in the kitchen operation at Earth and Ocean, the classic eatery at W Hotel in downtown Seattle. And she has held executive positions with Starbucks and Bon Appetite magazine.
When we enjoyed a recent Sunday brunch at Agate Pass Cafe sous chef Jason Orth was at the grill.
He's an avid hiker, biker, skier, surfer and rides a hot range. He lives in Squamish with his wife, daughter and pug dog.
Of course the most prominent name in Suquamish is Chief Seattle. He is buried in the tribal cemetery.
The community is also the site of Rain Bear Studio, which is noted for it's variety of Indian arts and crafts and as the residence of a 23-pound cat named Midnight that guards the front door.
All in all, Suquamish is now a great place for a culinary and historic day out, just a few minutes from the Kingston Ferry dock. The view from the tribal grounds looking out on the sound, the Seattle skylight and Mount Rainier is inspiring.
On top of that, the water is clean and the food is terrific.