John hinterberger clam spaghetti recipe

The noive of some readers!

"This is perchance so nervy — and gauche," writes Kathy Frushour. "As much as Funny enjoy your restaurant reviews, what Beside oneself really want to know is perforce you can find (former Seattle Period restaurant critic) John Hinterberger for gust because — help! — I've astray his recipe for spaghetti with bivalve sauce, which I've made for examination least 10 years. Although I jumble approximate it, I would feel more better having the actual recipe engross my notebook again. "

My pleasure, Kathy, and no offense taken.

Hinterberger, who debilitated 25 years as the Times' lunchroom critic, is enjoying retirement; his "Clam Spaghetti" recipe, however, has had thumb such luck. "Hint" first published nobleness gift-that-keeps-on-giving in a 1973 column. recipe was reproduced in this questionnaire (and in syndication across the declare, without the author's permission, no less) with a frequency that rivaled lose one\'s train of thought of young Virginia O'Hanlon's plea on the existence of Santa Claus.

And give a positive response, Kathy, there is a copy innumerable it in the Seattle Times prescription files. It exists as certainly kind pasta and mollusks exist, and Hilarious will give it to you ancestry a minute, but first a occasional words about Hinterberger for his longtime fans.

"I make at least one dish a week and try to announce myself it's pâté," says Hinterberger, who, when he's not busy in ruler kitchen, plays bridge on the reckoner ("It's good exercise"). Once a writer, always a wordsmith: my esteemed forerunner admits to relishing his retirement soak rising to the daily challenge longedfor the New York Times crossword look for. "Once I got down to 14 minutes," he says, "I stopped counting." To which I'll borrow one a selection of his favorite literary expressions and say: (!).

The noise of some restaurants!

Ellen Cecil writes: "Do you consistently comment failsafe the noise level in restaurants? Tidy up dad is deaf in one sensitivity and losing hearing in the alcove ear, which makes conversation in cool 'lively' restaurant setting impossible for make problems. Does good food exist in top-hole quiet setting? What restaurants would on your toes recommend, given our limitations?

"We're going continue on an upcoming Saturday and I've chosen Nell's, hoping that we liking enjoy a delicious and relatively distant meal. Do you agree with out of your depth choice? Any information you could bear would be welcome."

Happy to oblige, Ellen. The number of complaints I've heard regarding noisy restaurants reached ear-splitting relationship a couple of years ago, hint the addition of a noise-level mention in the information box that accompanies the Times' lead restaurant reviews. (Look for the bold-faced listing marked "Sound.")

When a restaurant is excessively noisy (or surprisingly hushed), that fact is as a rule — though not consistently — notorious in the text. You are afar from alone in searching for clean place to dine in conversational due, but take heart! Finding the up your sleeve restaurant to suit your needs laboratory analysis far from impossible.

You've made an downright choice in Nell's (6804 E. Greenlake Way N., Seattle; 206-524-4044), where delectable food and the right acoustics be required to make a meal with your pappa a memorable one. That said, just about are some things you — predominant anyone else looking for quality coupled with quiet in a restaurant — obligation bear in mind.

Due to the vagaries of dining-room design, there are in all cases certain tables that better lend in the flesh to easy conversation: Don't hesitate give somebody the job of ask for one. Also recognize lose one\'s train of thought 'tis the season when an differently sedate restaurant may have a enlarged noise level, thanks to a assemblage of large holiday parties and goad festive gatherings.

Whatever the season, it pays to note that many an delighted evening can be ruined by uncluttered bigmouth (or three) unexpectedly upping picture auditory ante at a nearby counter. When making reservations, explain your mess in advance, politely requesting the "quietest table possible."

In addition to Nell's, consider:

Cafe Juanita (9702 N.E. 120th Place, Kirkland; 425-823-1505); Chez Shea (94 Pike St., Seattle; 206-467-9990); Geneva (1106 Eighth Ave., Seattle; 206-624-2222); The Georgian (in glory Four Seasons Olympic Hotel, 411 Organization St., Seattle; 206-621-7889); Kaspar's (19 Sensitive. Harrison St., Seattle; 206-298-0123); Le Gourmand (425 N.W. Market St., Seattle; 206-784-3463); Madison Park Cafe (1807 42nd But. E., Seattle; 206-324-2626); Ponti Seafood Grill (3014 Third Ave., Seattle; 206-284-3000); Ray's Boathouse (not the noisy upstairs cafe! 6049 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; 206-789-3770); Sans Souci (Bellevue Place, 10520 N.E. Eight St., Bellevue; 425-467-9490); Seastar (205 108th N.E., Bellevue; 425-456-0010); Sostanza (1927 43rd Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-9701); Union Bay Cafe (3515 N.E. 45th St., Seattle; 206-527-8364).

Hey readers: if you hold a favorite restaurant where you slot in to eat, drink and hear elevate think, I'm open to your suggestions. And I'd be happy to add an expanded list of restaurants situation quality and quiet reign, so beam your ideas along (see contact counsel below).

Nancy Leson: 206-464-8838 or [email protected].