Old Town Ale House
I love this place. Even when
I lived an hour outside of Seattle,
I managed to get here at least one Sunday a month. Why Sunday? Dunno--maybe
I've subconsciously associated the fries at this place with the sacred. Their
fries are thin and crisp and tossed with Parmesan and savory, unidentifiable
spices; they always come hot and the salty seasoning melts on your tongue. I
could rave about everything else on the menu as well: the onion rings are
lightly battered and crisp; the onions inside are cooked through but still firm
enough that you don't feel like you're eating mush. The Caesar salad has huge,
crunchy, spicy croutons and comes with whole anchovies on request. The cod in
the fish and chips is battered in Panko, so it's crisp and light and cooked
through but still firm. The sandwiches come on giant rolls and sometimes a wet
nap (brilliant!). To top it off, they've got quality servers that anticipate
your needs such as bringing a pitcher of Coke to a thirsty table of three or
ensuring your beer glass never goes dry. This place must be heaven.
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