Wednesday morning, celebrating 48 years together, and we are off to Chihuly Garden and Glass. This is an exhibit showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. This is a VERY prolific producer of decorative glass and the exhibit has stuff both inside and outside in the garden. Fantastic glass – and it really makes you wonder how he has had the time to do all of this over the years. Spent the better part of a couple of hours touring the exhibit
After getting our fill of glass, it was time to get some lunch. We picked up a Lyft and headed to a spot near the Pike Market called The Pink Door. It took us a while to find it but it was worth the effort. A refreshing Campari and soda for Janeen and chilled Arneis for me wet our appetites.
We got to our table and had some pappardelle al ragu Bolognese, slow simmered meat sauce with fresh pasta and Insalata Caprese Pink Door, the finest ripest organic heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, ricotta salata, first pressed olive oil and Sicilian sea salt. Lo’s ice cream trio (cherry, lavender honey, and apricot praeline) completed the experience. The patio was reminiscent of Italian alfresco and our meal was delicious.
Now, the main event for the day in celebration of 48 years together ,dinner at RN74. After chilling for a while in our room (Seattle is in an unprecedented week of heat) , we Lyfted to a restaurant not far from our hotel. A local friend had recommended this to us; Bryan from FatCork (champagne importer) we know, and turns out, one of the managers is the daughter of our friend Beth’s best friend from college!
Chef Adam, Sommelier Paul, and Naomi presented the 
RN Experience in food and wine, highlights of bubbles and seafood.
During the course of our 6 or so course dinner, we had visits from the Executive Chef, Adam who presented a couple of “new” dishes to the menu both of which were spectacular.
The Black Garlic Cod in curry sauce was very tasty.
We had different wines with each course – a total of 8 different ones over the course of the meal – all were lovely parings for the dish presented.
Two different desserts were presented.
The presentations kept coming – likes waves on a beach – one after another and it was a wonderful evening.