We here at the Flying Salmon must be hungry these days. For the last month we’ve been showcasing some fantastic Seattle-area restaurants, and we have another one for you today.
Located in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, The Corson Building dwells among a playfield, highway overpass, and an assortment of bars, restaurants, and shops housed in buildings with an historic feel. Despite its bustling and somewhat-industrial surroundings, this charming little restaurant feels set apart, like an urban retreat. Matthew Dillon–the chef behind Seattle establishments such as Sitka & Spruce and Bar Sajor–has created an experience that pleases without fail.
While The Corson Building typically serves dinner on weekend evenings, it occasionally opens for a Sunday brunch, as it did for Mother’s Day yesterday. As my mom, son, and I took our seats at one of the long community tables, we dined on scones and homemade yogurt as we met our table guests. Rhubarb kir washed down an assortment of dishes that followed, each served family style for the table. The halibut lox with toothpick-thin beet sticks and slices of radish on a bed of tahini and sprinkled with dukkah and fresh dill was one of the highlights of morning’s courses, though the feta and ramp tart served with a salad of cauliflower was also notable.
I’ve celebrated multiple special events at The Corson Building, and each time I leave I find myself trying to dream up another excuse to return soon. Whether for a birthday or another special occasion, The Corson Building and its innovative and creative food would be a perfect fit.