Neo Bistro, 143rd & Greenwood, N. Seattle (206)366-0104 This place just opened on Friday and my first visit was tonight (about 20 minutes after they got their liquor license <g>). It was pleasing to look at (kind of comfy-moderne); and the wait-staff and owner are really nice people (I love the sense of hope, excitement and anticipation you feel upon entering a brand new 'neighborhood' restaurant). The owner seemed genuinely interested in our experience and opinions and was enthusiastic about his creation. I had the Portobello (which was good) and was accompanied by some really good (sweet) beans and a house salad with a really _wonderful_ orange/berry-type dressing; marvelous. My friend had the medallions of turkey (which looked like veal) and he was quite happy. We split a chocolate truffle thing which tasted of powdered mousse mix. (They also had basil ice cream which I wasn't brave enough to try.) They were serving decent wines by the glass, but there was no list yet. Two entrees, two salads, two glasses of wine and one dessert were $40 without tip. They'll be having live jazz every Friday and Saturday, too. All in all a very enjoyable experience and I'll be back many times, I'm sure. Hope to see you there. Cheers, Vivian :)
Seattle, WA