The French Impressionist exhibit "Farm to Table" at SAM was just wonderful. Seattle is the last city on the tour and it closes in January, so if you live around here, try not to miss it. We got there when the museum opened at 10 and had the exhibit to ourselves before the Sunday crowds showed up.
Renoir, Matisse, Pissaro, Degas, Gauguin-- all the famous artists were represented with works centering around the themes of growing, harvesting, marketing and cooking food-- subjects near and dear to French hearts. And mine.
John made a new friend at SAM. We didn't invite her along to lunch at Von's 1000 Spirits, a boozy place across the street. I thought of her though, watching someone at the next table attacking a massive and messy hamburger.
I had my go-to fish tacos (good) and John had salad (along with a fancy fig old fashioned.) But the fun part about Von's was watching those complicated cocktails coming out of the bar and tossed back at 11 am.
After that culinary adventure, a walk through the Pike Place Market. I wanted a little piece of smoked salmon, but the $60 a pound gave Mrs. Scrooge pause. Last but not least, apple strudel from Three Girls Bakery and a stop Fran's Chocolates. We were home by early afternoon with lighter wallets, but enjoyed our annual holiday downtown treat.
John, unaccustomed to stiff drinks in the middle of the day, retired for a nap!
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