Gastrolust

Sunnier days are here, and salmon season will soon be upon us in Seattle. What better place to enjoy it all than Salty’s?

And one week from today, May 20, Salty’s on Alki Beach will be offering a “Match Made in Heaven”: their Wild Salmon & Pinot Noir Dinner. Sommelier Tim O’Brien has made some super wine choices to pair with Executive Chef Jeremy McLachlan’s menu, which celebrates wild salmon:

• Argyle Sparkling Brut & Passed Appetizers of Copper River Salmon Terrine with Fresh Fig Salmon Mousse-Stuffed Sweet Peppers & House-Cured Lox in a Lavosch Cup
• Daedalus Pinot Gris 2007 Willamette Valley – A Pinot Adventure & a Sampling of the Three
• Species of Salmon: King, Coho & Sockeye
• Broadley Reserve Pinot 2007 Willamette Valley & Soup Course of Sweet Corn Chowder with Hard Smoked River Run Salmon
• Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée 2005 & Salad Course of Spring Sprout Salad Tossed in House Mustard with Salmon Sausage
• Intermezzo – We will keep you guessing!
• Ken Wright Nysa Vineyard 2007 Willamette Valley & Entrée Course of Copper River Salmon Two Ways: Braised in Pinot with Mushrooms & Grilled with Fresh Spring Peas
• King Estate Vin Glace 2006 & Dessert Course

McLachlan impressed me in winning a bivalve competition in Sound magazine last year, so I expect his creativity and quality will shine in this meal as well. Make reservations by calling 206-937-1085 by Friday, May 15, with the cost at $125 all-inclusive per person.