Someone wrote: > Hi, Seattle foodsters. > > For a wedding gift, my wife and I got a $75 gift certificate to "Lush Life" > downtown Seattle (2331 2nd Avenue). Someone told me it's also affiliated > with "Marco's Supperclub" but I have no idea what that is either. Marco's Supperclub is a good restaurant as well. It is about two blocks away from Lush Life. Lush Life is near 2nd and Battery, and the Supperclub is near 1st and Wall. There is really little difference between the two. They have different chefs with slightly different styles, but otherwise no difference. >(I'm a > returned-to-college "adult" student... ie. POOR... who's been out of the > "what's hot & happening" circle for several years...) Since she or I have > never been there before, we wanted to know in advance what kind of menu and > service they offer from those of you who have been there. > > Questions on our minds... > > * is the $75 enough to cover meals, tip, beverages, etc for the two of us? It should unless you buy an expensive wine. Their wine prices are very reasonable, however, and so you shouldn't have any trouble finding a modestly priced wine that you will like. > * is it a true restaurant or mostly a bar with food served? A true restaurant with great food. > * is the menu stuff like "Steak & Prawns w/ baked potato" or more like "Pan > Seared Halibut with Bitter Asian Demi-glace served with wood-fired virgin > Idaho cirques de potata"? > (ie. is it a snooty or a laid-back place?) Marco is definitely a laid back guy. He will be in attendance at either place. He's the tall skinny guy with the curly hair. He is the owner and not the chef, however. The chef's at each place are top rate chefs and their tendency is toward the fancy dishes. But Marco tones them down some and makes sure that the laid back dishes are there too. His wife is Carribean and it is her influence that gets the jerked chicken on the menu at the Supperclub. > * casual jeans & polo shirts or dressier place? (not that we'd show up in > flip-flops and a tube top! but we'd like an idea of what kind of joint it is > before renting a tuxedo.) I shudder to think about flip-flops and t-shirts, but Marco will welcome anyone regardless of dress. During tourist season there is a lot of what I would consider inappropriate attire in Seattle restaurants, but no one ever has to wear ties or jackets at Marco's (of course, I do on occasion). > * where to park? (I realize there are probably parking garages nearby, but > thought maybe you have a "secret" *free* parking spot...) Look around for something on the street, but good luck trying. Count on parking on a lot and paying about 5 bucks. There's a large one on 1st Ave between Bell and Battery, a small one (but better odds of finding a space) on 3rd Ave just south of Battery, and another small one next to Marco's Supperclub on 1st Ave just north of Wall St. > * any favorite menu items? any things to absolutely avoid? There's nothing to avoid. > Thanks for replies in advance... Nate & Christie > >
Seattle, WA
"Lush Life" reviews?
Nate C. wrote: >For a wedding gift, my wife and I got a $75 gift certificate to "Lush Life" >downtown Seattle (2331 2nd Avenue). Someone told me it's also affiliated >with "Marco's Supperclub" but I have no idea what that is either. (I'm a My sources suggest that it is owned and operated by "Mr. Marco". >* is the $75 enough to cover meals, tip, beverages, etc for the two of us? Entrees are ~$15-20, pastas a bit cheaper, appetizers and salads $7-10. $75 should be enough if you don't drink too much... >* is it a true restaurant or mostly a bar with food served? Both. While it is a restaurant, there are a heck of a lot of young "hip" folks at the bar. >* is the menu stuff like "Steak & Prawns w/ baked potato" or more like "Pan >Seared Halibut with Bitter Asian Demi-glace served with wood-fired virgin >Idaho cirques de potata"? >(ie. is it a snooty or a laid-back place?) Well, the menu is definitely more the latter. Lots of focused descriptions (which don't necessarily match the preps all that well) and "fancy" ingredients. Realize, however, that many of the "snootiest" restaurants in Seattle (The Met, Canlis, etc.) are more centered around Steak and Prawns. Generally speaking, I found the food credible and decent, though unremarkable compared to the rest of the fare to be had in Belltown (we're talking stiff competition these days). Pasta was adequately cooked and achieved average flavors. The pork I ordered was _almost_ rare enough and generally flavorful (nice sauce!). Still, I'd love a free meal..Go relax and enjoy yourself. >* casual jeans & polo shirts or dressier place? (not that we'd show up in >flip-flops and a tube top! but we'd like an idea of what kind of joint it is >before renting a tuxedo.) Well, the whole dress thing is a little weird. The last time I was there, there were actor types talking to agents on cellular phones. They were dressed in blue jeans and t-shirts, but looked way "cooler" or "hipper" than most folks do in suits. Oh yeah, besides the requisite jeans and t-shirts, they were all wearing those fancy-assed designer glasses that costs thousands of dollars. I'd suggest just dressing as nice as you feel like. I would suggest "casual" "stylish, "sporty", and "trendy" more than I would suit and tie. >* where to park? (I realize there are probably parking garages nearby, but >thought maybe you have a "secret" *free* parking spot...) Yeah, right. Secret spot for evening parking in Belltown ? You are kidding?