In-Depth Review of the Populus Hotel in Seattle - AFAR

"Inside the hotel, Salt Harvest functions as an all-day, wood-fired restaurant where executive chef Conny Andersson builds a seasonal menu around locally sourced seafood, produce, and meats; breakfast and lunch lean approachable (apple pie overnight oats, a crispy fish sandwich with preserved lemon and caper remoulade), but dinner is where it shines. For my meal I ordered local oysters with an ice wine mignonette (pepper, cucumber, and shallots) and Neah Bay wild salmon with local asparagus topped with a Dungeness crab hollandaise—both scored high marks from this seafood snob. I also spotted a shareable spätzle for two with foraged mushrooms, spinach, and Beecher’s cheese at nearby tables. Plates arrive on hand-thrown local ceramics in a plant- and art-filled dining room that clearly prioritizes neighborhood sourcing and craft." - Bailey Berg