festivore CHOICECafé Juanita
Courtesy of Cafe Juanita web site
...amazing Northern Italian cuisine in an unlikely location
Neighborhood: Kirkland / Redmond
Cuisine: Italian
(northern)
Cost: $$$$
Taste Rating: great
Chef: Holly Smith
9702 NE 120th Place
Kirkland, Washington, United States
(Map)
www.cafejuanita.com
+1 (425) 823-1505
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Festivore ChoiceOur Comments
pending review
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| Food | artisanal food, great wine list, organic / real food, pairing food & beverages | |
| Place | natural materials, nice design, open kitchen, peaceful setting, private rooms | |
| Service | farm connection, friendly service, full bar, meet the chef, personal touch, superior service | |
| Scene | business friendly, romantic / intimate, senior friendly, special occasion | |
| Values | community leader, local sourcing, natural ingredients, respect for the land / oceans | |
From the Restaurant Site...
Chef Holly Smith opened Cafe Juanita in April of 2000, driven by her interest to have creative control in her own restaurant and a strong passion for the foods of Northern Italy. Her hallmark rests with the special care she takes to cook seasonally with the finest local produce and artisan products available from Italy and the Pacific Northwest.
The menu at Cafe Juanita changes frequently, but always includes an eclectic mix of meats and seafood, illustrating the commitment to fresh, bold dishes that most often utilize organic products. As a member of the food community, Holly believes in sustainable agriculture, supporting growers whose outstanding quality is tantamount to their long-term commitment to the land. In addition to nurturing the farm industry, Cafe Juanita is committed to offering great wine. The menu is complimented by an award-winning wine list with primary focus on Northern Italian producers and rounded-out with outstanding Northwest wines.
A superior dining experience is marked by excellent service with great attention to detail. Cafe Juanita’s staff receives consistent recognition by dining guests and media alike with acknowledgements including: Best Service by Seattle Magazine in their 2006 Restaurant Awards, top scores in the 2006 Zagat Survey and 3 ½ stars (out of 4) for service from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 2005.