The 13 Best Special Occasion Spots In Seattle - Seattle - The Infatuation

"Meat, seafood, and butter seem to suck up all the special occasion attention. Not at Harvest Beat in Wallingford—a vegan tasting menu spot that serves one 7pm seating per night for $135. The meal begins with the chef ringing a ceremonial gong and a monologue about the farmers and foragers who supplied ingredients that went into the silky carrot ginger bisque, or the spongy cashew paneer-style loaf. It typically ends with at least five birthday candles jabbed into the trailing berry bread pudding. There’s a wine pairing included, but you can also choose an “elixir” pairing involving fresh-pressed fruits, vegetables, and herbs—a refreshing change of pace from champagne. Yeah, it all sounds like a Portlandia episode, but it’s lovely." - aimee rizzo