Dungeness Crab Sandwich and a Fun Seattle Trip
The Dungeness Crab Sandwich at Beecher’s Seattle is what sandwich dreams are made of.
Specifically, it’s what my friend Beth’s dreams are made of – since she is the one has been craving it years after her first bite. (Years!) I don’t blame her. I’ll be dreaming about it for years, too.
It’s a grilled cheese sandwich with tender Dungeness crab meat and a little bit of remoulade sauce. The crispy exteriors of the grilled bread, the melty cheddar cheese, the sweet crab meat, and the tangy-creamy-spicy sauce all together make a perfect bite. My mouth is now watering just thinking about it. It is so, so perfect.
That sandwich was just one of the many delicious things I ate when I was in Seattle earlier this month, but it was definitely my favorite. I loved it so much that as soon as I finished my sandwich, I proceeded to convince whoever I can to come back with me to Beecher’s the next day (and the day after that). Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is like a little piece of heaven – there are different kinds of cheese, of course, but also a little cafe selling sandwiches, cream sodas, and what they claim to the be “the world’s best mac and cheese” (I agree):
Confession: I was snacking on these cheese curds at the airport while waiting for my flight, trying to discreetly eat the squeaky pieces while nonchalantly reading a magazine. (Sad fact: it was 11 pm. #midnightcheesecurdsFTW)
I was in Seattle for five days to attend a writer’s conference, to visit family, and to meet up with an old friend. I always thought that Seattle weather is gloomy and rainy (that’s what I learned from one of my favorite movies!) but we had some really beautiful days when I was there:
I went to the Pike Place Market almost every day. It was definitely the biggest farmers market I’ve ever seen, and I had a great time just strolling around, looking at all the things I imagined I would buy if I actually lived in Seattle. You know, things like fresh flowers, tons of seafood (all the Dungeness crab I can eat!), the most adorable mini donuts, pickles, and chicken gizzards.
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(By the way, in case you were curious, Dungeness crabs are the one of the most prized crabs in the West Coast. It comes from the port of Dungeness, Washington.)
I also had some amazing dates in Seattle:
Hah, sorry, just medjool dates. Still single.
It was fun seeing something that reminded me of Boston:
Eventually, the rainy weather did arrive:
But that didn’t stop me from enjoying my time with my cousins and aunt. I felt extra special because my family there really took care of me. We even spent an afternoon food tripping – basically just trying different things (all the things) that caught our fancy at the market, like some hand-crafted Russian pastries from Piroshky Piroshky:
I actually ended up getting a smoked salmon and cream cheese pastry, which was so buttery and perfect that I want to re-create it somehow at home. I’ll probably use pre-made dough because I’m too lazy, but stay tuned for a smoked salmon dish soon.
Another restaurant I really liked was Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar. This is a little hole in the wall place – it’s tucked in the back corner of a building that’s not on the main street, but my friend Bill has been going here for years so we popped in for lunch.
I love the hominess of the place, with the menu written in brown paper bags, little booths, and a small bar. We got the fried zucchini to share, Bill got the fried clams, and I got the fish and chips. All were very good.
A trip to Seattle wouldn’t be complete without seeing a few more major tourist attractions:
The Seattle Art Museum, the original Starbucks, and the Space Needle.
But what I loved the most was spending time with my family, going to Pike Place, and eating this sandwich:
I’d love to go back for all of these soon!
Have you been to Seattle? What was your favorite thing there?