Seattle’s Good Voyage Is Both a Chic Coffee Shop and Great French Bistro | Eater Seattle

"Reopened earlier this year after a fire, this South Park spot gives Seattleites two reasons to visit the banks of the Duwamish: by day a charming little coffee shop, and by night a moody, romantic bistro. Start at breakfast with the galette—an uncommon-in-Seattle pastry with seasonal fillings on a buttery, crumbly crust. At dinner it’s all about the duck: Chef Max Walsh and his team butcher whole birds and use every part; the duck breast arrives with crackling-crisp skin, tender meat, and a little dish of umami-rich jus. Drinks range from $14 cocktails (a bargain by Seattle standards) to French wines (it shares owners with next-door wine shop Left Bank), and non-drinkers should order the Sober Spaniard, a refreshing, tart, businesslike riff on a martini. Few restaurants in Seattle pull off the French thing this well—mismatched plates and flatware sourced from Parisian flea markets, low-hanging Edison bulbs in floral lampshades, and unobtrusive jazz set the scene—making it an impressive “I know a place” date move. Insider tip: if you get the duck breast, add fresh-cut fries so you can dip them in that meaty jus." - Harry Cheadle